CDR Exam Practice Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions (Latest 2025/2026).
A food service is being converted from a conventional system to a ready-prepared system. The dietitian
should first consider the adequacy of the
A. steam table space
B. low-temperature storage capacity
C. dry storage space
D. oven capacity - CORRECT ANSWERS B. low-temperature storage capacity; Both foods to be
reheated and foods to be served cold require cold storage space (refrigerator or freezer). These needs
will be increased with a change from a conventional to a ready-prepared food service system.
An employee consistently telephones out sick the day before a scheduled weekend off. The supervising
dietitian should first:
A. file a letter of understanding with the human resources department
B. schedule a counseling session with the employee
C. complain to other staff members
D. telephone the employee to verify the illness - CORRECT ANSWERS B; A consistent pattern
of absences from work is a cause for concern for a supervisor. A counseling session should be scheduled
with the employee to discuss the situation.
In a TPN admixture, what volume of the amino acid solutions listed would come closest to providing 185
calories?
A. 500 ml of 10% amino acids
B. 850 ml of 5.5% amino acids
C. 1000 ml of 8.5% amino acids
D. 500 ml of 7.0% amino acids - CORRECT ANSWERS B; 185 kcals X (1 gm protein/ 4 kcals) =
46.25 grams protein
8.5% x 1000mLs = 85 gms protein x 4 kcals/gm = 340 kcals
5.5% x 850mLs = 46.25 gms protein x 4 kcals/gm = 187 kcals
7.0% x 500mLs = 35 gms protein x 4 kcals/gm = 140 kcals
10% x 500mLs = 50 gms protein x 4 kcals/gm = 200 kcals
To solve this calculation, you need to know that the Atwater value for amino acids is the same as for
protein (4 kcals/ gram).
Calculate the grams of amino acids found in each solution, then multiply by 4 to get the approximate
total calories.
Which of the following types of label claims was first established under the Dietary Supplement Health
and Education Act (DSHEA)?
A. nutrition claims
B. health and disease claims
C. structure and function claims
D. authoritative statements - CORRECT ANSWERS C. structure and function claims; Structure
and function claims were developed under DSHEA of 1994, to provide for label statements that address
physiologic effects of product content in supplements. This was a compromise with the supplement
,industry so that the supplement producers did not have to provide documented evidence to support
health claims. The problem with these claims is that consumers cannot distinguish between these and
health claims. Authoritative statements were established under the FDA Modernization Act of 1997 to
allow for health claims based on published statements from authoritative organizations. Both health and
nutrition claims were established under the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990.
What is the name of the survey that collects information on nutrient intake and health status in the
United States?
A. Continuing Survey of Food Intake of Individuals
B. Nationwide Food Consumption Survey
C. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
D. Diet and Health Knowledge Survey - CORRECT ANSWERS C; NHANES was the original, and
continues to be, survey that includes assessment of health status of Americans.
The Nationwide Food Consumption Survey, the Continuing Survey of Food Intake of Individuals, and the
Diet and Health Knowledge Survey all focused only the dietary and nutrient intake of Americans.
The DHKS also included some examination of nutrition knowledge and attitudes.
A facility serves 4500 meals per day, and establishes a productivity standard of 3.75 labor minutes per
meal. Each FTE covers a schedule of 8 hours per day. The minimum daily staffing needs of the facility
would be approximately
A. 56 FTEs
B. 562 FTEs
C. 150 FTEs
D. 35 FTEs - CORRECT ANSWERS D. 35 FTE's
Once assessment of a patient has determined that PO intake is inadequate, what is the next
determination to be made?
A. What type of feeding tube should be placed?
B. Is the GI tract functional?
C. What type of enteral feeding formula should be used?
D. What rate of TPN is required? - CORRECT ANSWERS B; The choice for use of enteral vs.
parenteral nutrition should be made based on whether the gastrointestinal tract is functioning and
capable of supporting the use of enteral nutrition.
If the GI tract works, patient's nutritional needs can be met through enteral nutrition. Tube type,
formula type, and TPN rate are all decisions that may need to be determined later.
A food service supervisor plans to serve turkey enchiladas next week. It is forecast that 110 customers
will each eat 2 enchiladas. Each enchilada contains 2 ounces of cooked turkey. One pound of raw turkey
yields .75 pounds of cooked turkey meat. How many pounds of raw turkey needs to be purchased?
A. 14 pounds
B. 21 pounds
C. 37 pounds
D. 55 pounds - CORRECT ANSWERS C; First calculate how much cooked turkey meat you will
need:
110 customers x 2 enchiladas each x 2 ounces meat per enchilada = 440 ounces/16 = 27.5 lbs
Then, given that there is a yield of .75 lb of cooked meat per pound of raw turkey,
27.5/.75 yield = 36.6 lbs (round to 37 lbs) of raw turkey to be purchased
, The statement "the country's infant mortality rate is 12.8, and the state's infant mortality rate is 10.5"
means that
A. two more infants died in the country than in the state
B. for every 1000 live births in the country, 12.8 infants died
C. more infants died in the country than in the state
D. 12.8% of infants born in the country died before the age of 1 year - CORRECT ANSWERS B;
Infant mortality refers to deaths and is generally reported per 1000 for health statistics for state and
country data.
In order to make direct comparisons it is necessary to convert both country and state rates to absolute
numbers.
The percent is calculated as the rate multiplied by 100 (12/1000 X 100). Therefore, 1.28% of the infants
born in the country died before the age of 1 year, not 12.8%.
A newly admitted patient is observed to have poorly fitting dentures. Which type of diet would be most
appropriate?
A. a liquid diet
B. a high calorie-density diet
C. a regular house diet
D. a consistency-modified diet - CORRECT ANSWERS D; When a patient has poorly fitting
dentures, this will affect the patient's ability to chew. Difficulties with chewing and swallowing are best
accommodated by a consistency-modified diet.
The regular house diet, although nutritionally complete, may include foods that the patient will have
difficulty chewing and swallowing, and this may be reflected by a decreased or incomplete intake.
Liquid diets tend to not be nutritionally complete, and in particular, lack fiber.
A person with poorly fitting dentures would need extra calories only in the instances when either
increased energy needs are determined or there exists a concern in regard to the patient's weight.
Which group of foods provides the most Vitamin A?
A. beef, chicken, fish
B. milk, yogurt, cheese
C. carrots, yellow squash, sweet potatoes
D. canned tomato soup, bacon, bottled salad dressing - CORRECT ANSWERS C; While
vegetables do not contain pre-formed Vitamin A, the beta-carotene provided by these vegetables is
converted to Vitamin A in the body. All three foods listed in this group therefore provide Vitamin A.
Based on the data below, what is the labor cost per meal?
Productive labor $100,000
Nonproductive labor $10,000
Food purchases $50,000
Number of meals served 55,000
A.$2.91
B.$1.82
C.$0.91
D.$2.00 - CORRECT ANSWERS D; Total labor (productive + nonproductive) divided by meals
served equals labor cost/meal
If a bottle of whiskey is labeled 70-proof, what percentage of ethanol does it contain?
A. 17.5%
Complete Solutions (Latest 2025/2026).
A food service is being converted from a conventional system to a ready-prepared system. The dietitian
should first consider the adequacy of the
A. steam table space
B. low-temperature storage capacity
C. dry storage space
D. oven capacity - CORRECT ANSWERS B. low-temperature storage capacity; Both foods to be
reheated and foods to be served cold require cold storage space (refrigerator or freezer). These needs
will be increased with a change from a conventional to a ready-prepared food service system.
An employee consistently telephones out sick the day before a scheduled weekend off. The supervising
dietitian should first:
A. file a letter of understanding with the human resources department
B. schedule a counseling session with the employee
C. complain to other staff members
D. telephone the employee to verify the illness - CORRECT ANSWERS B; A consistent pattern
of absences from work is a cause for concern for a supervisor. A counseling session should be scheduled
with the employee to discuss the situation.
In a TPN admixture, what volume of the amino acid solutions listed would come closest to providing 185
calories?
A. 500 ml of 10% amino acids
B. 850 ml of 5.5% amino acids
C. 1000 ml of 8.5% amino acids
D. 500 ml of 7.0% amino acids - CORRECT ANSWERS B; 185 kcals X (1 gm protein/ 4 kcals) =
46.25 grams protein
8.5% x 1000mLs = 85 gms protein x 4 kcals/gm = 340 kcals
5.5% x 850mLs = 46.25 gms protein x 4 kcals/gm = 187 kcals
7.0% x 500mLs = 35 gms protein x 4 kcals/gm = 140 kcals
10% x 500mLs = 50 gms protein x 4 kcals/gm = 200 kcals
To solve this calculation, you need to know that the Atwater value for amino acids is the same as for
protein (4 kcals/ gram).
Calculate the grams of amino acids found in each solution, then multiply by 4 to get the approximate
total calories.
Which of the following types of label claims was first established under the Dietary Supplement Health
and Education Act (DSHEA)?
A. nutrition claims
B. health and disease claims
C. structure and function claims
D. authoritative statements - CORRECT ANSWERS C. structure and function claims; Structure
and function claims were developed under DSHEA of 1994, to provide for label statements that address
physiologic effects of product content in supplements. This was a compromise with the supplement
,industry so that the supplement producers did not have to provide documented evidence to support
health claims. The problem with these claims is that consumers cannot distinguish between these and
health claims. Authoritative statements were established under the FDA Modernization Act of 1997 to
allow for health claims based on published statements from authoritative organizations. Both health and
nutrition claims were established under the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990.
What is the name of the survey that collects information on nutrient intake and health status in the
United States?
A. Continuing Survey of Food Intake of Individuals
B. Nationwide Food Consumption Survey
C. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
D. Diet and Health Knowledge Survey - CORRECT ANSWERS C; NHANES was the original, and
continues to be, survey that includes assessment of health status of Americans.
The Nationwide Food Consumption Survey, the Continuing Survey of Food Intake of Individuals, and the
Diet and Health Knowledge Survey all focused only the dietary and nutrient intake of Americans.
The DHKS also included some examination of nutrition knowledge and attitudes.
A facility serves 4500 meals per day, and establishes a productivity standard of 3.75 labor minutes per
meal. Each FTE covers a schedule of 8 hours per day. The minimum daily staffing needs of the facility
would be approximately
A. 56 FTEs
B. 562 FTEs
C. 150 FTEs
D. 35 FTEs - CORRECT ANSWERS D. 35 FTE's
Once assessment of a patient has determined that PO intake is inadequate, what is the next
determination to be made?
A. What type of feeding tube should be placed?
B. Is the GI tract functional?
C. What type of enteral feeding formula should be used?
D. What rate of TPN is required? - CORRECT ANSWERS B; The choice for use of enteral vs.
parenteral nutrition should be made based on whether the gastrointestinal tract is functioning and
capable of supporting the use of enteral nutrition.
If the GI tract works, patient's nutritional needs can be met through enteral nutrition. Tube type,
formula type, and TPN rate are all decisions that may need to be determined later.
A food service supervisor plans to serve turkey enchiladas next week. It is forecast that 110 customers
will each eat 2 enchiladas. Each enchilada contains 2 ounces of cooked turkey. One pound of raw turkey
yields .75 pounds of cooked turkey meat. How many pounds of raw turkey needs to be purchased?
A. 14 pounds
B. 21 pounds
C. 37 pounds
D. 55 pounds - CORRECT ANSWERS C; First calculate how much cooked turkey meat you will
need:
110 customers x 2 enchiladas each x 2 ounces meat per enchilada = 440 ounces/16 = 27.5 lbs
Then, given that there is a yield of .75 lb of cooked meat per pound of raw turkey,
27.5/.75 yield = 36.6 lbs (round to 37 lbs) of raw turkey to be purchased
, The statement "the country's infant mortality rate is 12.8, and the state's infant mortality rate is 10.5"
means that
A. two more infants died in the country than in the state
B. for every 1000 live births in the country, 12.8 infants died
C. more infants died in the country than in the state
D. 12.8% of infants born in the country died before the age of 1 year - CORRECT ANSWERS B;
Infant mortality refers to deaths and is generally reported per 1000 for health statistics for state and
country data.
In order to make direct comparisons it is necessary to convert both country and state rates to absolute
numbers.
The percent is calculated as the rate multiplied by 100 (12/1000 X 100). Therefore, 1.28% of the infants
born in the country died before the age of 1 year, not 12.8%.
A newly admitted patient is observed to have poorly fitting dentures. Which type of diet would be most
appropriate?
A. a liquid diet
B. a high calorie-density diet
C. a regular house diet
D. a consistency-modified diet - CORRECT ANSWERS D; When a patient has poorly fitting
dentures, this will affect the patient's ability to chew. Difficulties with chewing and swallowing are best
accommodated by a consistency-modified diet.
The regular house diet, although nutritionally complete, may include foods that the patient will have
difficulty chewing and swallowing, and this may be reflected by a decreased or incomplete intake.
Liquid diets tend to not be nutritionally complete, and in particular, lack fiber.
A person with poorly fitting dentures would need extra calories only in the instances when either
increased energy needs are determined or there exists a concern in regard to the patient's weight.
Which group of foods provides the most Vitamin A?
A. beef, chicken, fish
B. milk, yogurt, cheese
C. carrots, yellow squash, sweet potatoes
D. canned tomato soup, bacon, bottled salad dressing - CORRECT ANSWERS C; While
vegetables do not contain pre-formed Vitamin A, the beta-carotene provided by these vegetables is
converted to Vitamin A in the body. All three foods listed in this group therefore provide Vitamin A.
Based on the data below, what is the labor cost per meal?
Productive labor $100,000
Nonproductive labor $10,000
Food purchases $50,000
Number of meals served 55,000
A.$2.91
B.$1.82
C.$0.91
D.$2.00 - CORRECT ANSWERS D; Total labor (productive + nonproductive) divided by meals
served equals labor cost/meal
If a bottle of whiskey is labeled 70-proof, what percentage of ethanol does it contain?
A. 17.5%
