EatRight Prep 2 Practice test
Questions and Answers (Grade
A+)
Q. Which of the following protein is NOT softened using the moist heat method of
cooking?—ANSWER--The correct answer is A.
Elastin is yellow connective tissue that is elastic in nature but does not soften with cooking.
Reticulin is connective tissue fibrin with very small fibers that surround muscle cells.
Albumen in the egg white.
Q. Ingredients in a food product are listed on the label in order according to their____?—
ANSWER--The correct answer is B.
Q. The energy needs of an infant from birth to 12 months of age depend on the following
factors except _____.
growth rate
length
weight
,temperature and climate—ANSWER--The correct answer is B.
The current energy intake recommendation of 98 kcal/kg to 108 kcal/kg body weight for
infants is based on weight, growth rate, sleep/wake cycle, temperature and climate, physical
activity, metabolic response to food, and health status and recovery from illness. Length is
not a factor that affects energy needs.
Q. "Blue zones"—5 populations with a high number of centenarians— follow this eating
pattern most often.
Low carbohydrate
Plant based
High protein
Low fat—ANSWER--The correct answer is B.
The populations of five specific locales seem to have a high prevalence of of centendarians
and preference for a plant-based diet. Plant-based diets are low in energy; nutrient dense;
and high in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. The five locations in the blue zones are
Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, CA; the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Ikaria,
Greece.
Q. What is the term for having an active interest in and making an effort to understand
another person's perspective?
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,Sympathy
Identification with client
Accurate empathy
Autonomy—ANSWER--The correct answer is C.
Sympathy is more a form of pity for or camaraderie with the patient. "Identification with
client" is transference of one's experiences onto another individual, for example, "I've been
there, let me tell you my story." Autonomy involves respecting each person's freedom.
Empathy represents the skill of listening to another individual to understand their
circumstances or perspective.
Q. When developing written educational handouts, employ all of the following EXCEPT
Use all capital letters to make a point
Use bold type to emphasize words or phrases
Limit the use of italics and underlining
Limit use of light-colored text on a dark background—ANSWER--Use all capital letters to
make a point
Q. Which of the following equations were used in the development of the US Dietary
Guidelines and MyPyramid?
, Harris-Benedict
IOM Estimated Energy Requirement
Schofield
Revised Harris-BenedictQ. Which of the following equations were used in the development
of the US Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid?—ANSWER--The correct answer is B.
Harris-Benedict and Revised Harris-Benedict equations are widely used for energy
estimation calculations in clinical practice. The Schofield equation was used for formulating
the Recommended Dietary Allowances.
Q. Which is the best question to ask when gauging a patient's level of commitment?
"Which part of what we discussed are you ready to do?"
"What would be the advantages of making the change?"
"How do you want your health to improve?"
"What's worked for you before?"—ANSWER--The correct answer is A.
The questions presented in options B, C, and D are all are ways of evoking change talk. But
asking about readiness to make change is a question about commitment. This is best
demonstrated in option A.
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Questions and Answers (Grade
A+)
Q. Which of the following protein is NOT softened using the moist heat method of
cooking?—ANSWER--The correct answer is A.
Elastin is yellow connective tissue that is elastic in nature but does not soften with cooking.
Reticulin is connective tissue fibrin with very small fibers that surround muscle cells.
Albumen in the egg white.
Q. Ingredients in a food product are listed on the label in order according to their____?—
ANSWER--The correct answer is B.
Q. The energy needs of an infant from birth to 12 months of age depend on the following
factors except _____.
growth rate
length
weight
,temperature and climate—ANSWER--The correct answer is B.
The current energy intake recommendation of 98 kcal/kg to 108 kcal/kg body weight for
infants is based on weight, growth rate, sleep/wake cycle, temperature and climate, physical
activity, metabolic response to food, and health status and recovery from illness. Length is
not a factor that affects energy needs.
Q. "Blue zones"—5 populations with a high number of centenarians— follow this eating
pattern most often.
Low carbohydrate
Plant based
High protein
Low fat—ANSWER--The correct answer is B.
The populations of five specific locales seem to have a high prevalence of of centendarians
and preference for a plant-based diet. Plant-based diets are low in energy; nutrient dense;
and high in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. The five locations in the blue zones are
Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, CA; the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Ikaria,
Greece.
Q. What is the term for having an active interest in and making an effort to understand
another person's perspective?
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
,Sympathy
Identification with client
Accurate empathy
Autonomy—ANSWER--The correct answer is C.
Sympathy is more a form of pity for or camaraderie with the patient. "Identification with
client" is transference of one's experiences onto another individual, for example, "I've been
there, let me tell you my story." Autonomy involves respecting each person's freedom.
Empathy represents the skill of listening to another individual to understand their
circumstances or perspective.
Q. When developing written educational handouts, employ all of the following EXCEPT
Use all capital letters to make a point
Use bold type to emphasize words or phrases
Limit the use of italics and underlining
Limit use of light-colored text on a dark background—ANSWER--Use all capital letters to
make a point
Q. Which of the following equations were used in the development of the US Dietary
Guidelines and MyPyramid?
, Harris-Benedict
IOM Estimated Energy Requirement
Schofield
Revised Harris-BenedictQ. Which of the following equations were used in the development
of the US Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid?—ANSWER--The correct answer is B.
Harris-Benedict and Revised Harris-Benedict equations are widely used for energy
estimation calculations in clinical practice. The Schofield equation was used for formulating
the Recommended Dietary Allowances.
Q. Which is the best question to ask when gauging a patient's level of commitment?
"Which part of what we discussed are you ready to do?"
"What would be the advantages of making the change?"
"How do you want your health to improve?"
"What's worked for you before?"—ANSWER--The correct answer is A.
The questions presented in options B, C, and D are all are ways of evoking change talk. But
asking about readiness to make change is a question about commitment. This is best
demonstrated in option A.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
