RD Exam Questions with Verified
Solutions
What percentage of a food product's ingredients must be organically produced to allow
the claim "Made with Organic Ingredients"? - ANS-70%
What elements comprise the marketing mix? - ANS-product, price, promotion, place
What is a key characteristic of an efficient and effective system? - ANS-
Interdependence of Parts (Interdependency emphasizes the importance of viewing the
organization as a whole rather than as isolated parts).
One advantage of using a crossover design over a parallel design is: - ANS-There is a
reduction in variability.
Customer and employee satisfaction in the foodservice system are: - ANS-Output
What type of power is used when placing an employee on a performance improvement
plan? - ANS-Punitive Power
Which of the following must be true for a food to be labeled "low fat"? - ANS-Contains
no more than 3 g fat per serving
What should family/caregiver be advised to do if a person with type 1 diabetes
experiences a severe hypoglycemia event and is unconscious? - ANS-Administer
glucagon (a glucagon injection will mobilize glucose from the liver to raise the blood
sugar level. This treatment minimizes choking.)
When the diet is adequate in protein, the body can synthesize niacin from which amino
acid? - ANS-Tryptophan (Tryptophan is an amino acid that is converted to niacin in the
liver. An estimated 1 mg niacin is made from the ingestion of 60 mg tryptophan.)
How many FTE(s) does it take to fill one 8 hour, 7 day/week position? - ANS-1.4 (8
hours x 7 days = 56 hours/40 hour workweek = 1.4 FTE)
Which of the following would be covered by the FDAs gluten-free labeling rule? - ANS-
Packaged food (including supplements) intended for human consumption that fall under
the labeling jurisdiction of the FDA. It does not cover foods regulated by the USDA
(including dried eggs, poultry, and meat), alcoholic beverages regulated by the Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, cosmetics or medications.
,Which of the following flooring materials would be best suited for high-traffic cooking
areas? - ANS-Quarry Tiles (it is wear resistant and nonporous)
What deficiency could be masked by consumption of high levels of folate supplements?
- ANS-Vitamin B12 (folate supplements will help the body to recover from anemia that
occurs from a deficiency of folate and vitamin B12, however, without adequate B12,
neurological problems process and become irreversible).
Full-time employees generally work 236 days per year. What is the full-time equivalent
required to fill a position for an entire calendar year, including weekends and holidays? -
ANS-1.55 (365 days each year/236 full time work days) = 1.55 FTEs
When preparing a PES statement in situations where there are diagnoses from multiple
domains, which diagnosis domain should the dietetics professional prioritize? - ANS-
Intake (priority should be given to the intake-related nutrition diagnosis, as it is
considered the one more specific to the role of the RDN).
During a nutrition consult, a patient says: "I understand I can improve my diet by
packing my own lunch, but I don't want to miss the social time with my coworkers". In
the setting of motivational interviewing, what is this an example of? - ANS-Sustain Talk
(it argues for the status quo)
What is a descriptive study? - ANS-Descriptive studies focus on studying and describing
the distribution of one or more variables, without regard to hypotheses such as
causality.
Which change in eating pattern has research shown to most positively contribute to a
decrease in energy consumption among children? - ANS-Children participating in
family-style meals at home
What is the process of identifying a patient's nutrition problem when symptoms point to
more than one possible answer? - ANS-Differential Diagnosis (the systematic process
of identifying a correct nutrition diagnosis among multiple possible diagnoses).
For a food to be labeled "light" or "lite", how many calories can it contain? - ANS-One
third fewer calories than the regular food.
A storeroom staffed with a full-time employee would be considered a(n) _________ of a
university residence hall foodservice. - ANS-Subsystem (a complete system unto itself
that is part of a larger system).
Which foods must a child with phenylketonuria avoid? - ANS-Phenylalanine intake must
be restricted to the amount needed for protein synthesis. To accomplish this, protein
needs to be limited and all high-protein foods, including eggs, milk, cheese, nuts, beans
and meat, should be avoided.
, What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)? - ANS-Individuals with PKU are unable to break down
phenylalanine. They are unable to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine to tyrosine
due to a deficiency or inactivity of phenylalanine hydroxylase.
If PKU is not diagnosed at birth it can lead to possible brain damage and intellectual
impairment. However if a baby is diagnosed early and put on a special diet that doesn't
contain phenylalanine it will grow and develop normally.
What is focus strategy? - ANS-Focus strategy uses a cost leadership or differentiation
strategy to target a specific, limited size market niche. This approach is exemplified in a
hospital's plan to market home meal replacements and delivery for its hospital staff.
What is the mission of WIC? - ANS-To provide nutritious foods, nutrition education, and
health referrals to low-income women and children age 5 and younger.
What is the formula for value analysis? - ANS-Value = Quality/Price
A typical feeding/eating pattern for infants is:
-to require apple juice at 4 months to regulate stooling.
-to require cereal at bedtime after 3 months to sleep through the night.
-to require only breastmilk or iron-fortified formula for the first 6 months of age.
-hard to predict since their interest in eating is so variable. - ANS-to require only
breastmilk or iron-fortified formula for the first 6 months of age
For a food to be labeled "high in", "rich in" or "an excellent source" of a nutrient, what
percentage of the daily value for that nutrient must be present? - ANS-20%
Which growth chart is currently recommended by the CDC to assess weight in relation
to stature in children and adolescents aged 2-20 year? - ANS-BMI for age (weight for
stature charts are available as an alternative to accommodate children aged 2-5 years
who are not evaluated beyond the preschool years)
primary prevention - ANS-Efforts to prevent an injury or illness from ever occurring.
secondary prevention - ANS-Efforts to limit the effects of an injury or illness that you
cannot completely prevent.
tertiary prevention - ANS-actions taken to contain damage once a disease or disability
has progressed beyond its early stages
What type of commercial cooking equipment allows the user to fry, simmer, steam,
sauté, or grill a variety of foods in large batches? - ANS-Tilting skillet
Older adults are at a higher risk of toxicity of which of the following vitamins?
Solutions
What percentage of a food product's ingredients must be organically produced to allow
the claim "Made with Organic Ingredients"? - ANS-70%
What elements comprise the marketing mix? - ANS-product, price, promotion, place
What is a key characteristic of an efficient and effective system? - ANS-
Interdependence of Parts (Interdependency emphasizes the importance of viewing the
organization as a whole rather than as isolated parts).
One advantage of using a crossover design over a parallel design is: - ANS-There is a
reduction in variability.
Customer and employee satisfaction in the foodservice system are: - ANS-Output
What type of power is used when placing an employee on a performance improvement
plan? - ANS-Punitive Power
Which of the following must be true for a food to be labeled "low fat"? - ANS-Contains
no more than 3 g fat per serving
What should family/caregiver be advised to do if a person with type 1 diabetes
experiences a severe hypoglycemia event and is unconscious? - ANS-Administer
glucagon (a glucagon injection will mobilize glucose from the liver to raise the blood
sugar level. This treatment minimizes choking.)
When the diet is adequate in protein, the body can synthesize niacin from which amino
acid? - ANS-Tryptophan (Tryptophan is an amino acid that is converted to niacin in the
liver. An estimated 1 mg niacin is made from the ingestion of 60 mg tryptophan.)
How many FTE(s) does it take to fill one 8 hour, 7 day/week position? - ANS-1.4 (8
hours x 7 days = 56 hours/40 hour workweek = 1.4 FTE)
Which of the following would be covered by the FDAs gluten-free labeling rule? - ANS-
Packaged food (including supplements) intended for human consumption that fall under
the labeling jurisdiction of the FDA. It does not cover foods regulated by the USDA
(including dried eggs, poultry, and meat), alcoholic beverages regulated by the Alcohol
and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, cosmetics or medications.
,Which of the following flooring materials would be best suited for high-traffic cooking
areas? - ANS-Quarry Tiles (it is wear resistant and nonporous)
What deficiency could be masked by consumption of high levels of folate supplements?
- ANS-Vitamin B12 (folate supplements will help the body to recover from anemia that
occurs from a deficiency of folate and vitamin B12, however, without adequate B12,
neurological problems process and become irreversible).
Full-time employees generally work 236 days per year. What is the full-time equivalent
required to fill a position for an entire calendar year, including weekends and holidays? -
ANS-1.55 (365 days each year/236 full time work days) = 1.55 FTEs
When preparing a PES statement in situations where there are diagnoses from multiple
domains, which diagnosis domain should the dietetics professional prioritize? - ANS-
Intake (priority should be given to the intake-related nutrition diagnosis, as it is
considered the one more specific to the role of the RDN).
During a nutrition consult, a patient says: "I understand I can improve my diet by
packing my own lunch, but I don't want to miss the social time with my coworkers". In
the setting of motivational interviewing, what is this an example of? - ANS-Sustain Talk
(it argues for the status quo)
What is a descriptive study? - ANS-Descriptive studies focus on studying and describing
the distribution of one or more variables, without regard to hypotheses such as
causality.
Which change in eating pattern has research shown to most positively contribute to a
decrease in energy consumption among children? - ANS-Children participating in
family-style meals at home
What is the process of identifying a patient's nutrition problem when symptoms point to
more than one possible answer? - ANS-Differential Diagnosis (the systematic process
of identifying a correct nutrition diagnosis among multiple possible diagnoses).
For a food to be labeled "light" or "lite", how many calories can it contain? - ANS-One
third fewer calories than the regular food.
A storeroom staffed with a full-time employee would be considered a(n) _________ of a
university residence hall foodservice. - ANS-Subsystem (a complete system unto itself
that is part of a larger system).
Which foods must a child with phenylketonuria avoid? - ANS-Phenylalanine intake must
be restricted to the amount needed for protein synthesis. To accomplish this, protein
needs to be limited and all high-protein foods, including eggs, milk, cheese, nuts, beans
and meat, should be avoided.
, What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)? - ANS-Individuals with PKU are unable to break down
phenylalanine. They are unable to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine to tyrosine
due to a deficiency or inactivity of phenylalanine hydroxylase.
If PKU is not diagnosed at birth it can lead to possible brain damage and intellectual
impairment. However if a baby is diagnosed early and put on a special diet that doesn't
contain phenylalanine it will grow and develop normally.
What is focus strategy? - ANS-Focus strategy uses a cost leadership or differentiation
strategy to target a specific, limited size market niche. This approach is exemplified in a
hospital's plan to market home meal replacements and delivery for its hospital staff.
What is the mission of WIC? - ANS-To provide nutritious foods, nutrition education, and
health referrals to low-income women and children age 5 and younger.
What is the formula for value analysis? - ANS-Value = Quality/Price
A typical feeding/eating pattern for infants is:
-to require apple juice at 4 months to regulate stooling.
-to require cereal at bedtime after 3 months to sleep through the night.
-to require only breastmilk or iron-fortified formula for the first 6 months of age.
-hard to predict since their interest in eating is so variable. - ANS-to require only
breastmilk or iron-fortified formula for the first 6 months of age
For a food to be labeled "high in", "rich in" or "an excellent source" of a nutrient, what
percentage of the daily value for that nutrient must be present? - ANS-20%
Which growth chart is currently recommended by the CDC to assess weight in relation
to stature in children and adolescents aged 2-20 year? - ANS-BMI for age (weight for
stature charts are available as an alternative to accommodate children aged 2-5 years
who are not evaluated beyond the preschool years)
primary prevention - ANS-Efforts to prevent an injury or illness from ever occurring.
secondary prevention - ANS-Efforts to limit the effects of an injury or illness that you
cannot completely prevent.
tertiary prevention - ANS-actions taken to contain damage once a disease or disability
has progressed beyond its early stages
What type of commercial cooking equipment allows the user to fry, simmer, steam,
sauté, or grill a variety of foods in large batches? - ANS-Tilting skillet
Older adults are at a higher risk of toxicity of which of the following vitamins?
