CDR RD Exam Basic Information
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) recommend - ANS-45-65% of your daily
calories come from carbohydrates, 10-35% from protein, and 20-35% from fat
\Adequate intake (AI) - ANS-a recommended average daily nutrient intake level, assumed to be
adequate, based on approximations of nutrient intake by a group of apparently healthy people.
\Anorexia nervosa commonly results in the following changes in lab values: - ANS-Normal to low
serum albumin
High cholesterol, LDL and HDL (this is due to decreased T3 levels. T3 regulates lipoproteins)
Normal to low serum prealbumin
\B1 (thiamine) - ANS-Water soluble; lost as temp or ph rises; oxidation of CHO; grains, wheat
germ, pork, liver
\B12 (cobalamin) - ANS-Coenzyme in protein synthesis; Liver, meat, milk, egg, fish, cheese
\B3 (niacin) - ANS-Essential in all cells for energy production and metabolism; metabolism of
CHO, Protein, Fat; Peanuts, chicken, rice, yeast, milk, ready to eat cereals
\B6 (pyridoxine) - ANS-coenzyme used in amino acid metabolism; Meat, wheat, corn, yeast,
pork
\Blood Pressure Levels - ANS-Normal blood pressure: <120/80
Elevated blood pressure: 120-129/80
Stage 1 hypertension: 130-139/80-89
Stage 2 hypertension: >139/>90
\BMI-for-age in children and teens - ANS-<5th percentile = underweight
5th percentile to 85th percentile = healthy weight
85th percentile to < 95th percentile = overweight
At or over 95th percentile = obese
\BUN normal range - ANS-6 to 24 mg/dL (2.1 to 8.5 mmol/L ) is considered normal
\Calcium - ANS-Most abundant mineral in the body; Vitamin D and lactose aid in absorption;
Helps with blood clotting, cardiac function, smooth muscle contraction; Dairy products, leafy
vegetables, legumes
\Calcium deficiency - ANS-tetany, osteoporosis
\CD4 lymphocyte count - ANS-500-1,200 cells/mm3 in adults and teens
\Children between 1 and 3 years of age are at an increased nutritional risk for: - ANS-Iron
deficiency; The rapid growth period of infancy is marked by an increase in hemoglobin and total
iron mass. If children drink too much milk (e.g., more than 24 oz per day) and eat too few
iron-rich foods (e.g., red meat, green leafy vegetables, etc.), they can develop "milk anemia".
The signs and symptoms include irritability, shortness of breath, pica, decreased appetite,
weakness/fatigue, brittle nails, and pale skin.
\Chromium deficiency - ANS-insulin resistance
\Cobalt deficiency - ANS-related to B12 deficiency
\Copper deficiency - ANS-microcytic anemia; Wilson's disease
\Critical Pathway - ANS-A critical pathway (care map) helps map out the course of treatment for
a patient and move the course toward the desired outcome.
Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) recommend - ANS-45-65% of your daily
calories come from carbohydrates, 10-35% from protein, and 20-35% from fat
\Adequate intake (AI) - ANS-a recommended average daily nutrient intake level, assumed to be
adequate, based on approximations of nutrient intake by a group of apparently healthy people.
\Anorexia nervosa commonly results in the following changes in lab values: - ANS-Normal to low
serum albumin
High cholesterol, LDL and HDL (this is due to decreased T3 levels. T3 regulates lipoproteins)
Normal to low serum prealbumin
\B1 (thiamine) - ANS-Water soluble; lost as temp or ph rises; oxidation of CHO; grains, wheat
germ, pork, liver
\B12 (cobalamin) - ANS-Coenzyme in protein synthesis; Liver, meat, milk, egg, fish, cheese
\B3 (niacin) - ANS-Essential in all cells for energy production and metabolism; metabolism of
CHO, Protein, Fat; Peanuts, chicken, rice, yeast, milk, ready to eat cereals
\B6 (pyridoxine) - ANS-coenzyme used in amino acid metabolism; Meat, wheat, corn, yeast,
pork
\Blood Pressure Levels - ANS-Normal blood pressure: <120/80
Elevated blood pressure: 120-129/80
Stage 1 hypertension: 130-139/80-89
Stage 2 hypertension: >139/>90
\BMI-for-age in children and teens - ANS-<5th percentile = underweight
5th percentile to 85th percentile = healthy weight
85th percentile to < 95th percentile = overweight
At or over 95th percentile = obese
\BUN normal range - ANS-6 to 24 mg/dL (2.1 to 8.5 mmol/L ) is considered normal
\Calcium - ANS-Most abundant mineral in the body; Vitamin D and lactose aid in absorption;
Helps with blood clotting, cardiac function, smooth muscle contraction; Dairy products, leafy
vegetables, legumes
\Calcium deficiency - ANS-tetany, osteoporosis
\CD4 lymphocyte count - ANS-500-1,200 cells/mm3 in adults and teens
\Children between 1 and 3 years of age are at an increased nutritional risk for: - ANS-Iron
deficiency; The rapid growth period of infancy is marked by an increase in hemoglobin and total
iron mass. If children drink too much milk (e.g., more than 24 oz per day) and eat too few
iron-rich foods (e.g., red meat, green leafy vegetables, etc.), they can develop "milk anemia".
The signs and symptoms include irritability, shortness of breath, pica, decreased appetite,
weakness/fatigue, brittle nails, and pale skin.
\Chromium deficiency - ANS-insulin resistance
\Cobalt deficiency - ANS-related to B12 deficiency
\Copper deficiency - ANS-microcytic anemia; Wilson's disease
\Critical Pathway - ANS-A critical pathway (care map) helps map out the course of treatment for
a patient and move the course toward the desired outcome.
