CDR EXAM Practice Test: Exam Questions
and Answers 2025/2026(Complete Practice
Papers)
What is the stored form of glucose? - CORRECT ANSWERS glycogen
Which of the following is the minimum for wet diapers and stools expected daily for a properly fed 5-
month-old breast fed infant? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5 wet diapers and 3 stools
Rationale: a 5-month breastfed infant is expected to have at least 5 wet diapers and 3 stools per day.
Infants 6-12 months are expected to have at least 6-8 wet diapers.
Registered dietitians must adhere to which of the following to avoid losing their credentials? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Code of ethics
Which of the following is the appropriate first step in dealing with food recall at a foodservice
organization? - CORRECT ANSWERS Communicating the recall within the organization
How does Crohn's disease differ from ulcerative colitis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ulcerative
colitis involves inflammation only in the large intestine
What type of sugar is created from the hydrolysis of sucrose? - CORRECT ANSWERS Invert
sugar
What type of food additive might a food manufacturer use to prevent a lumpy texture? - CORRECT
ANSWERS stabilizer
, Which of the following is NOT the name of a specific test used to conduct sensory evaluations of food. -
CORRECT ANSWERS texture scaling test
Consider a lunch line where customers go through the line and are served what is available rather than
placing an order or specifying preferences. What type of menu is used in this establishment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS no-choice menu
Rationale: A no-choice menu is being used because the patrons have no choice about what food will be
plated for them. Limited-choice menus offer the choice between two or three entrees and sides. Single-
use menus are as implied: a menu meant for a single occasion and then disposed of after. The static
menu has a wide array of options, but is rarely changed.
What is a potential advantage of genetically engineered foods? - CORRECT ANSWERS food
may be more disease-resistant
Calculate the employee turnover rate given a staff of 52 employees when 18 leave the organization. -
CORRECT ANSWERS 34.6%
What mineral works in conjunction with calcium to help build strong bones? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Magnesium
Rationale: Magnesium works with calcium in bone metabolism; magnesium is necessary for parathyroid
hormone secretion. Vitamin D is important for strong bones, but it is a vitamin not a mineral
In general, during the first trimester of pregnancy, how many more calories per day does a woman
need/. - CORRECT ANSWERS no additional calories are needed during the first trimester
Rationale: Energy requirements do not increase during the first trimester. During the second trimester,
an estimated 340 kcals are needed per day. During the third trimester an additional 452 calories are
needed per day
and Answers 2025/2026(Complete Practice
Papers)
What is the stored form of glucose? - CORRECT ANSWERS glycogen
Which of the following is the minimum for wet diapers and stools expected daily for a properly fed 5-
month-old breast fed infant? - CORRECT ANSWERS 5 wet diapers and 3 stools
Rationale: a 5-month breastfed infant is expected to have at least 5 wet diapers and 3 stools per day.
Infants 6-12 months are expected to have at least 6-8 wet diapers.
Registered dietitians must adhere to which of the following to avoid losing their credentials? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Code of ethics
Which of the following is the appropriate first step in dealing with food recall at a foodservice
organization? - CORRECT ANSWERS Communicating the recall within the organization
How does Crohn's disease differ from ulcerative colitis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Ulcerative
colitis involves inflammation only in the large intestine
What type of sugar is created from the hydrolysis of sucrose? - CORRECT ANSWERS Invert
sugar
What type of food additive might a food manufacturer use to prevent a lumpy texture? - CORRECT
ANSWERS stabilizer
, Which of the following is NOT the name of a specific test used to conduct sensory evaluations of food. -
CORRECT ANSWERS texture scaling test
Consider a lunch line where customers go through the line and are served what is available rather than
placing an order or specifying preferences. What type of menu is used in this establishment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS no-choice menu
Rationale: A no-choice menu is being used because the patrons have no choice about what food will be
plated for them. Limited-choice menus offer the choice between two or three entrees and sides. Single-
use menus are as implied: a menu meant for a single occasion and then disposed of after. The static
menu has a wide array of options, but is rarely changed.
What is a potential advantage of genetically engineered foods? - CORRECT ANSWERS food
may be more disease-resistant
Calculate the employee turnover rate given a staff of 52 employees when 18 leave the organization. -
CORRECT ANSWERS 34.6%
What mineral works in conjunction with calcium to help build strong bones? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Magnesium
Rationale: Magnesium works with calcium in bone metabolism; magnesium is necessary for parathyroid
hormone secretion. Vitamin D is important for strong bones, but it is a vitamin not a mineral
In general, during the first trimester of pregnancy, how many more calories per day does a woman
need/. - CORRECT ANSWERS no additional calories are needed during the first trimester
Rationale: Energy requirements do not increase during the first trimester. During the second trimester,
an estimated 340 kcals are needed per day. During the third trimester an additional 452 calories are
needed per day
