CBMT TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
▶ Compare and contrast (i.e. explain the similarities and differences)
between undernutrition and overnutrition. Include the terms' definitions and
how they influence health outcomes. Answer: Both over- and undernutrition
have negative health consequences with an imbalance of the consumption
(or lack of) nutrients. They are both forms of malnutrition.
Overnutrition is the consumption of excess calories and fats
(cholesterol/saturated), which increases the risk of chronic disease and
obesity, and can lead to toxicity.
Undernutrition is the opposite, when nutrient intake does not meet the
nutrient needs of the body. This can lead to slowed metabolic processes
and deficiencies.
▶ Which of the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment has to do with
measurements of body composition (weight, height, skin fold
measurements, and body circumference)? Answer: Anthropometric
▶ The health messages conveyed by the MyPlate illustrates the concepts
of: Answer: balance, moderation, variation
▶ balance Answer: calorie and portion size
▶ moderation Answer: increase consumption of some groups and limit the
consumption of others
▶ variety Answer: consume all food groups
▶ According to Start Simple with MyPlate, suggest how someone can
introduce variety into the diet. Answer: Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables,
grains, protein and dairy products.
▶ According to MyPlate, _____ should make up 50% of the plate. Answer:
fruits and vegetables
SOLUTIONS 2026 GRADED A+
▶ Compare and contrast (i.e. explain the similarities and differences)
between undernutrition and overnutrition. Include the terms' definitions and
how they influence health outcomes. Answer: Both over- and undernutrition
have negative health consequences with an imbalance of the consumption
(or lack of) nutrients. They are both forms of malnutrition.
Overnutrition is the consumption of excess calories and fats
(cholesterol/saturated), which increases the risk of chronic disease and
obesity, and can lead to toxicity.
Undernutrition is the opposite, when nutrient intake does not meet the
nutrient needs of the body. This can lead to slowed metabolic processes
and deficiencies.
▶ Which of the ABCDE's of nutritional assessment has to do with
measurements of body composition (weight, height, skin fold
measurements, and body circumference)? Answer: Anthropometric
▶ The health messages conveyed by the MyPlate illustrates the concepts
of: Answer: balance, moderation, variation
▶ balance Answer: calorie and portion size
▶ moderation Answer: increase consumption of some groups and limit the
consumption of others
▶ variety Answer: consume all food groups
▶ According to Start Simple with MyPlate, suggest how someone can
introduce variety into the diet. Answer: Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables,
grains, protein and dairy products.
▶ According to MyPlate, _____ should make up 50% of the plate. Answer:
fruits and vegetables
