Eat Right Prep Test 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Q. When allergens are transferred from food containing an allergen to the food served to the
customer, this is called
cross-contact.
cross-contamination.
cross-connection.
cross-transfer. - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
Cross-contamination is when pathogens can be transferred from one surface or food to another.
Cross-connection is a physical link between safe water and dirty water, which can come from
drains, sewers, or other wastewater sources. Cross-transfer is a made-up term.
Q. Which of the following actions is believed to increase the effectiveness of an interviewer?
Clearly defining the purpose of the interview to the interviewee
Clearly establishing the interviewer's position of authority
Taking copious notes to aid in the recall of information later
Developing an emotional attachment - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
Clearly defining the purpose of an interview sets the tone for the interview and allows the
interviewee to know what is expected. It also puts the interviewee at ease.
Q. Which nutrient additive might be added to food as a natural antioxidant?
Biotin
Alpha-tocopherol
,Calcium carbonate
Pantothenic acid - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is B.
Alpha-tocopherol is a natural antioxidant that is used as a food additive in meat pies and oils to
reduce the oxidation of fatty acids and vitamins.
Q. A pregnant woman should avoid excessive intake of which of the following nutrients?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B-6
Folic acid
Iron - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
A pregnant woman should avoid excessive intake of vitamin A, as it appears to cause birth
defects. Vitamin B-6 is water soluble, and folic acid and iron should be increased during
pregnancy.
Q. Which ratio would be used to examine an establishment's ability to meet its long-term
financial obligations and its financial leverage?
Debt to assets
Assets to liabilities
Debt to liabilities
Profit to losses - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
The assets-to-liabilities ratio calculates the percentage of assets provided by debt. Return on
assets refers to the profitability of a company. Return on equity is a measure of company
earnings compared to total shareholder equity. The debt-to-assets ratio examines ability to meet
long-term financial obligations and financial leverage.
, Q. Which of the following micronutrients should be supplemented in a patient with history of
alcoholism?
Thiamin and folic acid
Folic acid and magnesium
Calcium and thiamin
Calcium and magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
Thiamine deficiency is common in alcoholics because thiamine absorption from food decreases
and thiamine excretion from the body increases. Alcoholism can also cause folic acid deficiency
by interfering with the absorption of this nutrient and by influencing the development of
unhealthy eating habits.
Q. A patient with a new diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia has been referred to the dietetics
practitioner. She did not know she was anemic; however, she admits to feeling tired lately. At
which stage of change is this person?
Prepared
Contemplative
Precontemplative
Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is C.
This patient is in the precontemplative stage, because she was not aware that she had anemia, and
she was not thinking about changing her diet. Ignorance and denial are characteristics of
precontemplation.
Q. Which of the following lunch menus reflect proper menu planning principles?
Steamed haddock, rice, roasted cauliflower, vanilla frozen yogurt with fresh pineapple
Baked pork chop, sautéed broccoli, rice pilaf, vanilla frozen yogurt with strawberries
Grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, steamed parsnips, lemon sorbet
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Q. When allergens are transferred from food containing an allergen to the food served to the
customer, this is called
cross-contact.
cross-contamination.
cross-connection.
cross-transfer. - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
Cross-contamination is when pathogens can be transferred from one surface or food to another.
Cross-connection is a physical link between safe water and dirty water, which can come from
drains, sewers, or other wastewater sources. Cross-transfer is a made-up term.
Q. Which of the following actions is believed to increase the effectiveness of an interviewer?
Clearly defining the purpose of the interview to the interviewee
Clearly establishing the interviewer's position of authority
Taking copious notes to aid in the recall of information later
Developing an emotional attachment - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
Clearly defining the purpose of an interview sets the tone for the interview and allows the
interviewee to know what is expected. It also puts the interviewee at ease.
Q. Which nutrient additive might be added to food as a natural antioxidant?
Biotin
Alpha-tocopherol
,Calcium carbonate
Pantothenic acid - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is B.
Alpha-tocopherol is a natural antioxidant that is used as a food additive in meat pies and oils to
reduce the oxidation of fatty acids and vitamins.
Q. A pregnant woman should avoid excessive intake of which of the following nutrients?
Vitamin A
Vitamin B-6
Folic acid
Iron - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
A pregnant woman should avoid excessive intake of vitamin A, as it appears to cause birth
defects. Vitamin B-6 is water soluble, and folic acid and iron should be increased during
pregnancy.
Q. Which ratio would be used to examine an establishment's ability to meet its long-term
financial obligations and its financial leverage?
Debt to assets
Assets to liabilities
Debt to liabilities
Profit to losses - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
The assets-to-liabilities ratio calculates the percentage of assets provided by debt. Return on
assets refers to the profitability of a company. Return on equity is a measure of company
earnings compared to total shareholder equity. The debt-to-assets ratio examines ability to meet
long-term financial obligations and financial leverage.
, Q. Which of the following micronutrients should be supplemented in a patient with history of
alcoholism?
Thiamin and folic acid
Folic acid and magnesium
Calcium and thiamin
Calcium and magnesium - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is A.
Thiamine deficiency is common in alcoholics because thiamine absorption from food decreases
and thiamine excretion from the body increases. Alcoholism can also cause folic acid deficiency
by interfering with the absorption of this nutrient and by influencing the development of
unhealthy eating habits.
Q. A patient with a new diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia has been referred to the dietetics
practitioner. She did not know she was anemic; however, she admits to feeling tired lately. At
which stage of change is this person?
Prepared
Contemplative
Precontemplative
Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER -The correct answer is C.
This patient is in the precontemplative stage, because she was not aware that she had anemia, and
she was not thinking about changing her diet. Ignorance and denial are characteristics of
precontemplation.
Q. Which of the following lunch menus reflect proper menu planning principles?
Steamed haddock, rice, roasted cauliflower, vanilla frozen yogurt with fresh pineapple
Baked pork chop, sautéed broccoli, rice pilaf, vanilla frozen yogurt with strawberries
Grilled chicken breast, mashed potatoes, steamed parsnips, lemon sorbet
