Eat Right Prep CDR Exam | 2026/2027 Latest Update | Complete Study Guide | Verified Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Pass Guaranteed

Eat Right Prep CDR Exam | 2026/2027 Latest Update | Complete Study Guide | Verified Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Pass Guaranteed Which of the following is considered a benefit of genetically modified foods? A. they reduce allergens B. they are easily identifiable by special labeling C. they have been proven to have no harmful effects D. they enhance taste and quality D. they enhance taste and quality An elevated homocysteine level could be an indicator of which vitamin deficiency? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin C C. Biotin D. Folate D. folate A role of folate in the body is to breakdown homocysteine. Which of the following statements best describes the similarities between the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? A. Both programs are regulated by the USDA, provide referrals to health care and other social services providers, and are entitlement programs B. Both programs are regulated by the USDA, contain income eligibility guidelines, and are entitlement programs C. both programs are regulated by the USDA, contain income eligibility guidelines, are entitlement programs, and recipients must have a documented medical or nutritional risk D. Both programs are regulated by the USDA and contain income eligibility guidelines D. Both programs are regulated by the USDA and contain income eligibility guidelines ** WIC is NOT an entitlement program, SNAP eligibility isn't based on nutritional risk, instead it is based on family income Which preservative is often used as fungicide and m old preventative in bakery products? A. calcium propionate B. Calcium carbonate C. calcium silicate D. Calcium alginate A. calcium propionate This preservative helps to keep bread and baked goods from spoiling by preventing mold and bacterial growth. What causes syneresis? A. Dextrinization B. Retrogradation C. Cold pressing D. gelatinization B. Retrogradation This is a reaction that takes place in gelatinized starch when the amylose and amylopectin chains realign themselves, causing the liquid to gel What is the term for the loss of muscle mass that occurs with aging/ A. Cachexia B. Sarcopenia C. Dystrophy D. Myotonia B. Sarcopenia Sarcopenia - loss of muscle mass, cachexia - wasting dystrophy - defective nutrition and metabolism myotonia - muscle spasms What name is given to standard methods of accounting and presentation of financial statements that provide comparability of financial data within an industry? A. Public Accounting B. Internal Auditing C. uniform systems of accounts D. cost accounting C. uniform systems of accounts Which of the following illnesses is most commonly linked to raw meat, unpasteurized dairy products, and ready-to-eat foods such as hot dogs, deli meats, and soft cheeses? A. bacillus cereus B. Clostridium botulinum C. clostridium perfringens D. listeria monocytogenes D. listeria monocytogenes Which of the following is an emulsifier manufactured by splitting a fatty acid off triacylglycerol molecules and is useful in frozen desserts/ A. lecithin B. EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) C. Diglycerides D. Glycerol C. diglycerides Diglycerides are emulsifiers that are used in products like frozen desserts, margarine, and shortening to improve texture, stability, volume, softness, homogenization, and shelf life. Which products use "US Fancy" as a quality designation? A. Processed cheese products B. milk and dairy products C. eggs D. fruits and veggies D. fruits and veggies "US Fancy" is a premium quality designator for fruits and vegetables. These are more of uniform shape and have fewer defects than US No 1. Which of the following is the best way to manage a menu item that is popular but not profitable? A. Remove the item from the menu B. decrease the menu item's selling price C. Serve smaller portions of the menu item D. give the item top priority on the menu C. Serve smaller portions of the menu item Which of the following questions would be asked during a screening for malnutrition? A. What medications are you currently taking? B. Have you recently lost weight without trying? C. What is your typical week in terms of physical activity? D. How many alcoholic beverages do you drink in an average week/ B. Have you recently lost weight without trying? This is the most appropriate question during a nutrition screening. The other questions are more appropriate during a nutrition assessment. Which health sciences database is the most expansive and most practical for accessing original nutrition research? A. PubMed B. Merck Index Online C. Scopus D. The Cochrane Library A. PubMed Total Iron-binding capacity (TIBC) increases when which of the following conditions is present? A. malnutrition B. nephritis C. hepatitis D. hemolytic anemia C. hepatitis TIBC increases in individuals with hepatitis. TIBC decreases in individuals with malnutrition, nephritis, and hemolytic anemia Which of the following would be considered during a Comparative Standards evaluation? A. a patient recommendation to take a vitamin D supplement B. The Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin D C. Sources of vitamin D in the patient's diet D. physical evidence of a vitamin D deficiency B. the Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamin D Comparative Standards use national, institutional, and/or regulatory reference standards and practice guidelines to determine projected nutrient deficiencies in a patient population. What is likely to be present in a patient with chronic heart failure and symptomatic edema who is receiving thiazide medication? A. hypokalemia B. hypernatremia C. hypocalcemia D. hypoglycemia A. hypokalemia Thiazide is a diuretic that pulls potassium from the blood. To make sure the correct service or treatment is delivered to the correct individual, what is an acceptable patient identifier in a health care setting/ A. Patient phone number B. patient's initials C. patient's illness or condition D. patient's age and sex A. patient's phone number What must be true for a food to be labeled "low sodium"? A. contains less than 5 mg sodium per serving B. contains no more than 35 mg of sodium per serving C. contains no more than 140 mg sodium per serving D. contains at least 25% less sodium than the regular food C. contains no more than 140 mg sodium per serving Which of the following would be categorized as a social-personal etiology for nutrition diagnosis? A. client's diet includes excessive intake of sugar sweetened beverages B. client's laboratory values show insufficient protein intake C. client lives in a rural area, which may affect access to grocery store D. client has experienced unintended weight loss of 10% of body weight over 3 months C. client lives in a rural area, which may affect access to grocery store In a community needs assessment report, the passage "... the southeast region of Essex County, including the adjoining municipalities of Kardon, Greenwalt, and Addison...," is an example of A. the target population B. the lead organization C. the definition of the community D. the stakeholders C. the definition of the community A group that is organized for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect or defeat political candidates is called a(n) A. political action committee B. health advocacy organization C. alliance D. lobbying group A. political action committee Which of the following is the most effective and efficient tool for gathering information on consumption of locally grown foods by community residents? A. health risk appraisal B. screening tool C. focus group D. survey D. survey Survey is the least expensive systematic study of a cross-section of individuals Which of the following is true with regard to offering discounts for nutrition services? A. cash paying clients should be excluded from receiving discounts B. medicare and medicaid recipients are ineligible for discounts to covered services C. payors prefer that clients pay out of pocket when they are able, even for covered services D. discounts for cash paying clients should be offered based on insurance coverage B. medicare and medicaid recipients are ineligible for discounts to covered services Which natural colorant might be added to pickles/ A. acetic acid B. calcium chloride C. turmeric D. tragacanth gum C. turmeric A general rule for appropriate portion sizes for toddlers and preschool children is to offer which of the following? A. approximately 1/2 of the adult portion B. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of each of three foods per meal C. 2 T of each food per meal for each year of the child's age D. 1 tsp of each food per meal for each year of the child's age A. approximately 1/2 of the adult portion Which of the following is true of raw shell eggs not specifically treated to destroy salmonella? A. they must be discarded B. they must be refrigerated while stored and displayed C. they must be hard-boiled within 48 hours D. they must be displayed with a sign indicating explicitly that salmonella may be present B. they must be refrigerated while stored and displayed Which of the following groups of people best exemplifies the term "target population"? A. Those with similar nutrition and fitness goals B. those with common characteristics or a common bond C. those who will conduct a community needs assessment D. those who are the focus of a community needs assessment D. Those who are the focus of a community needs assessment Which of the following financial terms includes accumulated depreciation? A. net fixed assets B. owner's equity C. liability D. gross profit A. net fixed assets What measures the ability of an organization to generate excess income in relation to sales? A. profitability B. solvency C. liquidity D. activity A. profitability The largest hunger-relief organization in the US is A. UNICEF B. Feeding America C. Meals on Wheels Association of America D. The Hunger Project B. Feeding America Which food would be most likely to contain propyl gallate? A. gelatin dessert B. nonfat dry milk C. frozen pork sausage D. canned tomatoes C. frozen pork sausage Propyl gallate is an antioxidant that is added to foods containing oils and fats to prevent oxidation. During their peak growth spurt, adolescent males are at greatest risk for a deficiency of: A. protein B. copper C. iron D. phosphorus C. iron Iron needs increase at a higher rate for adolescent males for development of lean body mass Which of the following is one of the most common food allergens? A. corn B. lentils C. rye D. soybean D. soybean A manager evaluating the payoff of hiring new personnel in terms of dollars and increased achievement is using which of the following? A. Cost-benefit analysis B. decision tree analysis C. linear progression analysis D. network analysis A. cost benefit analysis What type of metal pan is best for retaining the anthocyanin coloring in turnips? A. stainless steel B. cast iron C. copper D. Aluminum A. stainless steel reactive metals can affect pigment in foods, but non-reactive metal cookware does not. Which of the following is designed to examine how effectively an organization is utilizing its assets? A. assets to liabilities B. debt to equity C. inventory turnover D. break even point C. inventory turnover What should be included in a policy regarding social networking use for RDNs on staff? A. RDNs are limited in how they may post patient/client information on social networking sites B. RDNs are not allowed to post nutrition-related content on any social networking site C. RDNs are required to have all social networking sites set to private rather than public D. RDNs are required to post nutrition-related content on at least one social networking site every month A. RDNs are limited in how they may post patient/client information on social networking sites What measures can be taken to improve tolerance to enteral nutrition in patients with moderate to severe acute pancreatitis? A. using a standard polymeric formula B. switching from bolus to continuous infusion C. waiting 72 hours before initiating EN D. infusing EN into the stomach B. switching from bolus to continous infusion What is the estimated energy requirement (EER) for a full-term, healthy, 4-month-old infant who weighs 14 pounds? A. 609 kcal/day B. 578 kcal/day C. 521 kcal/day D. 421 kcal/day C. 521 kcal/day 14 pounds / 2.2 kg = 6.35 kg (89 x wt of infant kg) - 44 (89 x 6.35)-44 = 521 kcal/d Up to what age should head circumference be measured? A. 12 months B. 18 months C. 24 months D. 36 months D. 36 months The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth chart that is used to determine if a child is underweight or overweight plots: A. height for age B. length for age C. weight for age D. BMI for age D. BMI for age Which of the following would present a challenge in interpreting results of a meta analysis? A. having a study question with a specific outcome in mind B. reporting results by random effects rather than only by fixed effects C. including literature that has not been peer reviewed D. combining results from case-controlled and randomized studies d. combining results from case-controlled and randomized studies The greatest number of employees injuries in kitchens is from A. burns B. contusions C. sharp knives D. slippery floors D. slippery floors What causes an increased risk of colon cancer by altering hormone levels that affect cell growth? A. hyperthyroidism B. obesity C. alcoholism D. celiac disease B. obesity When including a factor to represent non-urinary losses of nitrogen, calculation of nitrogen balance for a patient with a 24 hour urinary nitrogen excretion of 14.3 grams and a protein intake of 102 grams would show a nitrogen balance of A. +16.3 grams B. -16.3 grams C. -2 grams D. +2 grams C. -2 grams 14.3 + 4 = 18.3 102/6.25 = 16.3 16.3 - 18.3 = -2 Which additive is useful as a bleaching agent? A. benzoyl peroxide B. citric acid C. canthaxanthin D. butylated hydroxyanisole A. benzoyl peroxide. It oxidizes the naturally occurring carotenoids in flour Which of the following is true about cutting boards? A. only synthetic cutting boards are ever allowed to be used B. only wooden cutting boards are ever allowed to be used C. wooden cutting boards should be made from hardwood such as maple D. it's okay to use one cutting board for ready-to-eat and raw foods if different sides are used C. wooden cutting boards should be made from hardwood such as maple When should an RDN obtain informed consent from a patient? A. before taking a diet history B. before placing a tube feed C. before reading the medical chart D. before writing a diet order b. before placing a feeding tube Which of the following is a main component of continuous quality improvement (CQI)? A. development of new products or services B. data collection C. grass-roots initiatives D. identification of high performing areas B. data collection CQI involves use of the scientific method for data collection A group of RDNs meet with legislators to educate them on an important nutrition issue. This activity is known as A. advocacy B. lobbying C. sponsorship D. petitioning A. advocacy Advocacy is when an individual or group educates legislators or other government officials and advocates for change on issues they are passionate about. Which of the following conditions would most likely result in a slightly elevated albumin? A. dehydration B. cirrhosis C. inadequate protein intake D. stage IV pressure ulcer A. dehydration Which of the following financial terms represents current liabilities? A. depreciation B. retained earnings C. acquisitions D. accounts payable D. accounts payable What should the first step be when planning a community nutrition program to determine the nutrition needs of children aged 11 to 15? A. identify funding sources B. define program goals and objectives C conduct a community needs assessment D. seek support from the parents and schools of intended participants C. conduct a community needs assessment What meal pattern is prescribed to patients with heart failure to avoid fatigue? A. skip breakfast B. increase caffeine intake C. omit fat D. eat small, frequent meals D. eat small, frequent meals What type of budget uses the existing budget as a base and projects changes for the ensuing year in relation to the current budget? A. fixed B. incremental C. flexible D. zero-based A. fixed Fixed budgets do not change based on variations in business Fruits and vegetables that have not been blanched prior to freezing are more susceptible to which kind of deterioration? A. fermentation B. browning C. biological spoilage D. freezer burn B. browning Blanching slows or stops the enzyme action Which type of grant would be used to fund a summertime cooking and nutrition education camp for pre-teens in a low income community? A. service grant B. planning grant C. project grant D. research grant C. project grant Which additive might be useful as a sequestrant to maintain the white color of canned potatoes? A. disodium inosinate B. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) C. guar gum D. dipotassium phosphate B. ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid EDTA Which of the following managerial terms describes the continuous and systematic process in which decisions are made about intended future outcomes, how outcomes are to be accomplished, and how success is measured and evaluated? A. accountability B. effectiveness C. organizing D. strategic planning D. strategic planning What is the best way to determine the type of nutrition program that will attract baby boomers who use a city recreation center? A. give a nutrition knowledge pre-test and post-test to baby boomers who use the facility B. determine what nutrition programs are successful with baby boomers in cities of similar size C. offer severeal screening programs and see which one draws the biggest crowd of baby boomers D. perform a needs assessment of baby boomers who use the facility D. perform a needs assessment of baby boomers who use the facility Which of the following nutrients is essential for growth and sexual maturation in adolescents? A. calcium B. selenium C. zinc D. iron C. zinc Which of the following is an example of workplace retaliation? A. placing employee on a performance improvement plan long past the end of their probationary period B. terminating an employee's contract for not meeting expectations noted on the job description C. transferring an employee with satisfactory job performance but who has interdepartmental personality conflicts D. discussing an employee's discrimination complaints during a reference check d. discussing an employee's discrimination complaints during a reference check Which agency enforces food safety in a restaurant? A. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention B. State or local regulatory authority C. Food or Drug Administration D. US Department of Agriculture B. state or local regulatory authority A foodservice operation is analyzing its finances and determines it has a current ratio of 1.93. This value indicates to creditors that the foodservice operation most likely will A. not be able to meet long-term financial obligations B. not be able to generate profit in relation to sales C. be able to control expenses D. be able to pay bills when due D. be able to pay bills when due A 2-year old child who drinks large quantities of milk and very little solid food is at risk for A. diabetes mellitus B. food allergies C. iron-deficiency anemia D. short stature C iron-deficiency anemia A large quantity of calcium displaces iron and could result in iron deficiency anemia When completing a physical assessment, inadequate hydration may present as A. poor skin turgor B. scaly appearance of skin C. dull and thin hair D. angular stomatitis A. poor skin turgor What should be avoided during pregnancy to avoid contracting Listeria monocytogenes? A. unpasteurized milk and cheese B. any fresh meats C. large ocean fish D. unwashed fruits and veggies A. unpasteurized milk and cheese Which of the following is a nutrition-related side effect of contraceptive injections? A. increased bone density B. increased HDL cholesterol C. increased LDL cholesterol D. weight loss C. increased LDL cholesterol The World Health Organization growth charts are appropriate for A. healthy infants B. children with cerebral palsy C. children with Down Syndrome D. premature infants weighing less than 1500 g at birth A. healthy infants What is the classification of a family having difficulty providing food for all its members, leading to one parent occasionally skipping meals and the parent eating very little to ensure the children have enough to eat? A. high food security B. marginal food insecurity C low food security D. very low food security D. very low food security Which survey tracks prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension and has been used to develop nutrition policy? A. NHANES B. FLAPS C. Healthy People 2020 D. BRFSS A. NHANES Collects data that are measured at mobile examination centers Structure/function of claims on the label of a dietary supplement might describe how a nutrient A. prevents a disease B. alters the treatment of a disease C. affects normal body function D. cures common ailments C. affects normal body function Inadequate weight gain and low-birth-weight infant are of particular concern in which population? A. pregnant adolescents B. pregnant people over the age of 35 C. overweight people who become pregnant D. people with a history of gestational diabetes A. pregnant adolescents Which of the following would be correctly categorized as qualitative data? A. the number of live births per 1,000 deliveries B. the mean age of women with documented cases of gestational diabetes C. a graph of the gestational ages and birthweights of all infants born alive D. a tally of the reasons reported by pregnant people for omitting dairy from the diet D. A tally of the reasons reported by pregnant people for omitting dairy from the diet Qualitative data are reported or derived from interviews with key informants who are knowledgeable about the community. The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a person with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is A. 15 to 20 pounds B. 25 to 35 pounds C. 28 to 40 pounds D. 35 to 45 pounds B. 25 to 35 pounds What term is used to indicate the monetary value of a property or business beyond any amounts owed? A. total assets B. owner's equity C. long-term liabilities D. gross profit B. owner's equity Which of the following is true of body mass index (BMI) measurements in children? A. the measurements in children in discouraged because children's body composition changes as they continue to grow B. the measurements cut off at overweight because the term "obesity" only applies to adults C. the measurements are expressed relative to age and sex D. the measurements in children are identical to measurements in adults C. the measurements are expressed relative to age and sex The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfed infants recieve vitamin D supplementation of A. 200 IU per day B. 400 IU per day C. 600 IU per day D. 1000 IU per day B. 400 IU per day A manager dismisses a recently hired employee because the employee is unable to work Saturday shifts due to their religious faith. Which of the following employment laws is the manager violating? A. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act B Americans with Disabilities Act C. Occupational Safety and Health Act D. Fair Labor Standards Act A. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act In developing a community nutrition intervention, a logic model A. graphically shows how various elements of planning lead to intended outcomes B. provides a detailed budget that addresses various types of costs of the project C. is used primarily for planning rather than implementation or evaluation D. illustrates the underlying educational philosophies used in the intervention A. graphically shows how various elements of planning lead to intended outcomes Vision problems in older adults may be due to dietary factors such as A. excess intake of sodium B. low intake of antioxidants C. excess intake of fat and cholesterol D. low intake of potassium B. low intake of antioxidants what type of study is already monitoring a group of people before any subjects have demonstrated the outcome of interest? A. retrospective cohort study B. correlational study C. prospective cohort study D. prevalence study C. prospective cohort study This study follows a group of people before any of the subjects have developed the outcome of interest What is the process used to make fats and oils more solid at room temperature? A. cold pressing B. winterizing C. polymerization D. hydrogenation D. hydrogenation This is the process of adding hydrogen atoms to carbon atoms. It is a commercial process that adds hydrogen to double bonds of the unsaturated fatty acids. A community nutritionist can best elicit opinions as to why a particular nutrition program is not working by A. forming a focus group B. examining the results of the pre-test and post-test C. sharing the problem with similar agencies D. redefining the target population A. forming a focus group Which of the following conditions is fatal without thiamin supplementation? A. Wilson's disease B. Wet beriberi C. bitot's spots D. Sjorgen's syndrome B. wet beriberi Which of the following settings is most likely to use loss leaders? A. correctional foodservice B. inpatient health care facilities C. group counseling clinics D. grocery stores D. grocery stores A loss leader is a strategy for selling a product or service at a price that is not expected to be profitable but is intended to attract new customers or to sell additional products and services in hopes of building a customer base If a food product has 2 g total fat per 100 g and 25% calories from fat, what can the label legally claim, per the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? A. Healthy B. FDA approved C. good choice for weight management D. low in fat D. low in fat Which of the following is a limitation of a 24-hour recall? A. requires long-term memory B. requires literacy C. recording process may influence food intake D. underreporting or overreporting occurs D. underreporting or overreporting occurs Which of the following is an example of an FDA-authorized health claim? A. this product reduces LDL cholesterol by 4% and increases HDL cholesterol by 10% in 6 weeks B. this product contains omega-3 fatty acids, which inhibit the growth of tumors C. 3 grams of soluble fiber from oatmeal daily in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. This product has 2 grams/serving D. consuming at least 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole grains per day reduces the risk of several chronic diseases C. 3 grams of soluble fiber from oatmeal daily in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. This product has 2 grams/serving The FDA's guidelines for approved health claims require use of the word "may". Which market segmentation variable consists of characteristics such as age, sex, race, ethnicity, income, education, and occupation? A. geographic B. demographic C. psychographic D. behavioristic B. demographic How many times might a parent need to expose a child to a food before acceptance of that food occurs? A. 1 to 2 B. 3 to 5 C. 6 to 7 D. 8 to 10 D. 8 to 10 The recommended total weight gain during pregnancy for a woman who is overweight is A. 0 pounds B. 5 to 10 pounds C. 15 to 25 pounds D. 28 to 40 pounds C. 15 to 25 pounds under weight: 28 to 40 lbs normal weight: 25 to 35 lbs overweight: 15 to 25 lbs obese: 11 to 20 lbs Which of the following is true of National School Lunch Program eligibility? A. Each student has access to NSLP benefits for only one school term B. eligibility criteria for reduced-price meals are determined by individual states C. students in households below 130% of the poverty line are eligible for free meals D. the value of staple foods must be calculated for inclusion in income determinations C. students in household below 130% of the poverty line are eligible for free meals Free meals via NSLP: below 130% of poverty line. Reduced-price meals via NSLP: 130%-185% of poverty line Quality in the foodservice system is A. a program to eliminate defects B. a radical redesign of business processes for dramatic improvements C. a source of increasing costs D. defined by the customer through personal satisfaction D. defined by the customer through personal satisfaction Which of the following does the Braden Scale measure? A. risk factors that may lead to undernutrition B. medical conditions that affect the ability to feed oneself C. risk for pressure ulcers D. appetite stimulants in the patient or client's environment C. risk for pressure ulcers Based on the total scores of 6 criteria - sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction If an emulsion like mayonnaise is heated, what deterioration is most likely to occur? A. precipitation of protein B. hydrolytic rancidity C. dehydration D. separation of the water and oil D. separation of the water and oil Which of the following foods is least likely to pose a choking risk for toddlers? A. ground beef B. nuts C. popcorn D. round candy A. ground beef Which of the following might be mitigated with a grievance procedure? A. Earning a lower salary than a coworker with same title and experience B. discovering that coworkers are gossiping about employee's personal life C. getting an employee to stop stealing colleagues' food from the lunchroom D. being denied vacation time based on seniority A. earning a lower salary than a coworker with same title and experience A grievance is a complaint brought against an employer by an employee who believes a matter of law, fairness, or working conditions has been violated Shell eggs should be refrigerated at or lower than which temperature upon delivery at retail establishments A. 32 degrees F B. 41 degrees F C. 45 degrees F D. 50 degrees F C. 45 degrees F Which area in a kitchen usually has the least amount of food candles per square foot? A. dry-storage B. utensil-storage C. preparation D. inside reach-in refrigerator A. dry-storage Dry-storage needs a minimum of 10 foot candles. Which of the following is an unsafe way to thaw food? A. running the food under cold water B. running the food under hot water C. placing the food in the refrigerator for 24 hours D. using a microwave B. running the food under hot water Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is more likely to occur in which of the following populations? A. preterm infants B. obese adolescents C. adults aged 18 to 35 with HTN D. adults age 65+ years with T2DM D. adults age 65+ with T2DM Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is a rare condition that presents with extremely high blood glucose levels, elevated serum osmolality, extreme dehydration, and low amount so ketones. In what marketing lifestyle group are consumers categorized if they are young, impulsive, and seek variety, excitement, and risky activities? A. innovators B. makers C. achievers D. experiencers D. experiencers If the community nutritionist needed information about residents who are at least 65 years old, the best source of existing information would be the A. Department of Health and Human Services B. Department of Agriculture C. Department of Education D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A. Department of Health and Human Services The Department of Health and Human Services administers Social Security Among the following groups of people, the population that would experience the most serious consequences from contracting a foodborne illness is A. people with compromised immune systems B. teenagers C. women of childbearing age D. smokers who are overweight A. people with compromised immune systems _______ describes the linking together of free fatty acids during frying, which makes the oil more viscous and prone to foaming A. polymerization B. smoke point C. flashing D. hydrolytic rancidity A. polymerization Polymerization increases oil viscosity, decreases oil quality, and leaves a sticky film on fryers, manufacturing equipment, and front of house surfaces The following outcomes objective was written for a community nutrition program: "10% of women with gestational diabetes will demonstrate ability to check blood glucose readings." What requried component is missing from the objective? A. budgetary requirements B. Who will coordinate the intervention C. how participants will be taught to perform this activity D. time frame for intervention D. time frame for intervention Which of the following would affect an employee's eligibility for unpaid leave to care for a sick relative per federal law? A. The employee's availability to respond to questions that may come up at the office B. the nature of the relative's illness C. The number of employees at the organization D. The state the employee resides in C. the number of employees at the organization which of the following is likely to be irradiated to inhibit deterioration due to mold formation? A. soda pop B. fresh strawberries C. poultry D. ground beef B. fresh strawberries Fruits and veggies are prone to destruction by mold. Which of these reflects proper storage practice? A. raw meat placed above fresh broccoli B. raw whole cuts of beef placed above raw fish C. raw poultry placed above raw whole cuts of beef D. raw fish placed above raw poultry D. Raw fish placed above raw poultry The order of placement in the refrigerator is based on the minimum internal cooking temperature of the food. Which of these foods are considered generally safe for consumption by people with compromised immune systems? A. all salad dressings B. gorgonzola cheese C. uncooked tofu D. canned soup D. canned soup Which of the following groups of whole grains is gluten free? A. spelt, rye, oats, kamut, farro B. amaranth, quinoa, millet, teff, buckwheat C. bulgar, durum, farina, malt, orzo, einkorn D. corn, seitan, wheat, barley B. amaranth, quinoa, millet, teff, buckwheat The foodborne illness often associated with poultry, egg products, and produce that has an onset of 6 to 48 hours, causing abdominal pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea is A. listeria monocytogenes B. salmonella C. shigella D. staphylococcus aureus B. salmonella The indicator head of bimetallic stemmed thermometer ranges from 0 degrees F to A. 180 degrees F B. 200 degrees F C. 220 degrees F D. 250 degrees F C. 220 degrees F What is the threshold for continuing face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) appointments with obese Medicare Part B beneficiaries after 6 months? A. body mass index has been lowered to at least 24.9 B. readiness for change has been verified by a licensed mental health professional C. Required 3 kg weight loss during the first 6 months has been achieved D. blood glucose is measured as "normal" for three consecutive tests C. required 3 kg weight loss during the first 6 months has been achieved What is the term for the increase in body fat to prepare children for a growth spurt in puberty? A. catch-up growth B. adiposity rebound C. stunted growth D. weight maintenance B. adiposity rebound Which of the following is an example of conceptual skills in leadership? A. actively listening to subordinates' ideas for raising capital B. explaining the impact of a recession on staff salaries C. designing a portal for client communications D. cross-training staff in performance evaluation completion B. explaining the impact of a recession on staff salaries A patient complains of a malodorous ileostomy and frequently eats each of the following foods. Which food should the patient be advised to limit? A. yogurt B. onions C. banana D. peanut butter B. onions Since onions have the strongest odor, it is the food most likely to contribute to malodorous ileostomy. Which of the following components of a urinalysis is used to detect diluting abilities of the kidney? A. glucose B. specific gravity C. urobilinogen D. pH B. specific gravity A urinalysis comprises several chemical tests. Specific gravity tests are used to detect diluting abilities of the kidney. If there is a giardia outbreak among customers of a foodservice establishment, which of the following is implicated? A. seafood supplier B. certain dairy-based ingredients C. hot holding and cooling processes D. water system D. water system When is it acceptable to share a copy of the patient's MNT intervention from the medical record with the facility the patient will be transferred to? A. if the patient or legal representative gives permission B. if the patient's condition requires diet changes that could affect meal service C. if the clinician believes the patient is resistant to the recommended intervention D. if there is a discharge order A. if the patient or legal representative gives permission A manager who encourages qualified people to apply for existing or anticipated job openings is performing what act? A. selection B. recruitment C. Human resource planning D. development B. recruitment Recruitment is the process of locating and encouraging potential applicants to apply for a job opening. What type of food causes histamine toxicity? A. eggs B. peanuts C. fish D. wheat-based foods C. fish histamine toxicity is a form of food poisoning related to fish. Which of the following herbs has been used historically to treat liver and gall bladder conditions? A. passionflower B. St. John's wort C. Gingko biloba D. Milk Thistle D. milk thistle What does the FIES measure? A. fasting insulin B. fat inhibitors C. food insecurity D. fiber intake C. food insecurity FIES stands for The Food Insecurity Experience Scale What is often selected as the feeding route for preterm infants with nipple feeding problems caused by developmental immaturity? A. nasal gastric tube B. bottle feeding C. oral gastric gavage D. transpoyloric feeding tube C. oral gastric gavage Oral gastric gavage is a soft feeding tube inserted via the mouth and into the stomach. It is often used in preterm infants with nipple feeding problems caused by developmental immaturity. In which situation should a root cause analysis be performed? A. certain employees consistently call out sick every other Friday B. Employee retention has significantly decreased C. a patient reports they do not like the hospital food D. an employee says they do not like working with the nursing staff B. employee retention has significantly decreased A root cause analysis is part of a problem-solving process for continuous improvement at the organizational level How is backflow prevented? A. create a cross-connection B. create an air gap between the faucet and the flood rim of the sink C. create a physical link between the potable and contaminated water supply D. use multiple sources of water to increase water pressure B. create an air gap between the faucet and the flood rim of the sink