CDM Menu Planning and Development 2

Question 1

Which menu type offers the same items on the same day each week on a rotating schedule?

Accepted Answer

Cycle menu

Answer

A cycle menu repeats on a set schedule (typically 3-6 weeks), with the same items appearing on the same corresponding day of each cycle.

Question 2

When developing a therapeutic diet menu, which factor must be given the HIGHEST priority?

Accepted Answer

Medical nutritional requirements prescribed by the physician

Answer

Therapeutic diet menus must first meet the medical nutritional requirements specified in the physician's diet order, as these directly impact patient health outcomes.

Question 3

Which factor should the dietary manager consider FIRST when planning menus for a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

Residents' cultural backgrounds, preferences, and nutritional needs

Answer

Menu planning for long-term care must start with understanding the resident population's cultural backgrounds, food preferences, and specific nutritional requirements.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a selective menu in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

To allow patients to choose from multiple options at each meal

Answer

A selective menu offers patients choices among multiple options for each course, improving satisfaction by giving them control over their meals.

Question 5

Which nutrient analysis tool helps dietary managers verify that planned menus meet the Dietary Reference Intakes?

Accepted Answer

Computerized nutrient analysis software

Answer

Computerized nutrient analysis software calculates the nutritional content of planned menus by analyzing recipes and meal combinations against established dietary standards.

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CDM Menu Planning and Development 2