CSR Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
Exam 2025 Questions and Correct Answers
(Verified Answers)
Nephrolithiasis (Kidney stones) Recommended Nutrition
modifications Correct Answer *Fluid intake >3-4 L/day
*Ca 1000-1200 mg/day
*Na </=2300 mg/day
*Inc K+ rich fruits/veg, reduce high acid foods
*Moderate intake of nondairy & high-purine foods
*Limit very high oxalate foods
*Limit high fructose intake
High acid foods Correct Answer *dairy products
*fish, seafoods
*high sodium processed foods
*fresh meat, processed meat
*high protein foods supplements with animal protein
*starchy foods (brown rice, oat flakes, granola)
*carbonated beverages (soda, seltzer, spritzer)
High oxalate foods (should be avoided by CaOx stone
formers) Correct Answer *All-Bran
*Almonds
*Beets
*Chocolate soy milk
*Miso
*Mixed nuts w/out peanuts
*Rhubarb
*Sesame seeds
, *Spinach
*Swiss chard
*Tahini
Indications for nutrition intervention Pediatric CKD Correct
Answer *Wt loss >/=10%
*BMI <5th or >85th percentile
*Abnormal growth patterns
*Abnormal labs r/t nutrition
Indications for nutrition intervention Neonates Correct
Answer *Preterm birth
*Low birth weight <2500g
*Birth wt z-score <-2 SD for gestational age
*Abnormal labs r/t nutrition
Calories / kg Pregnant CKD 1-5D & Transplant Correct
Answer >/= 35 Kcal/kg/d plus 350-450 Kcal/d in trimesters
2&3
Height estimation from KNEE HEIGHT Correct Answer -
for pts unable to stand
-knee and ankle at 90 degree angle
-measured in cm
-two measurements should agree within 5mm
-calculated using gender-specific formula
Height estimation from ARM SPAN Correct Answer -
approx equal to height within 10% error (over estimate)
Exam 2025 Questions and Correct Answers
(Verified Answers)
Nephrolithiasis (Kidney stones) Recommended Nutrition
modifications Correct Answer *Fluid intake >3-4 L/day
*Ca 1000-1200 mg/day
*Na </=2300 mg/day
*Inc K+ rich fruits/veg, reduce high acid foods
*Moderate intake of nondairy & high-purine foods
*Limit very high oxalate foods
*Limit high fructose intake
High acid foods Correct Answer *dairy products
*fish, seafoods
*high sodium processed foods
*fresh meat, processed meat
*high protein foods supplements with animal protein
*starchy foods (brown rice, oat flakes, granola)
*carbonated beverages (soda, seltzer, spritzer)
High oxalate foods (should be avoided by CaOx stone
formers) Correct Answer *All-Bran
*Almonds
*Beets
*Chocolate soy milk
*Miso
*Mixed nuts w/out peanuts
*Rhubarb
*Sesame seeds
, *Spinach
*Swiss chard
*Tahini
Indications for nutrition intervention Pediatric CKD Correct
Answer *Wt loss >/=10%
*BMI <5th or >85th percentile
*Abnormal growth patterns
*Abnormal labs r/t nutrition
Indications for nutrition intervention Neonates Correct
Answer *Preterm birth
*Low birth weight <2500g
*Birth wt z-score <-2 SD for gestational age
*Abnormal labs r/t nutrition
Calories / kg Pregnant CKD 1-5D & Transplant Correct
Answer >/= 35 Kcal/kg/d plus 350-450 Kcal/d in trimesters
2&3
Height estimation from KNEE HEIGHT Correct Answer -
for pts unable to stand
-knee and ankle at 90 degree angle
-measured in cm
-two measurements should agree within 5mm
-calculated using gender-specific formula
Height estimation from ARM SPAN Correct Answer -
approx equal to height within 10% error (over estimate)
