CDN Pediatric & Geriatric Nutrition 5

Question 1

Which formula feature is essential when selecting an enteral product for a child under 10 years with a functional GI tract requiring tube feeding?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric-specific formula with age-appropriate nutrient density

Answer

Pediatric formulas are designed with caloric density, protein ratios, and micronutrient profiles matched to children's growth needs, unlike adult formulas.

Question 2

Which assessment tool is widely used to screen for malnutrition risk in community-dwelling older adults?

Accepted Answer

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)

Answer

The MNA was specifically developed and validated for nutritional screening and assessment in older adults aged 65 and above.

Question 3

A 14-year-old female athlete presents with amenorrhea, low bone density, and disordered eating. This triad is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Female Athlete Triad

Answer

The Female Athlete Triad specifically describes the interrelated conditions of low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density in female athletes.

Question 4

Which vitamin is added to milk in the United States primarily to prevent rickets in children?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin D fortification of cow's milk has been standard in the US since the 1930s and is the primary public health strategy to prevent nutritional rickets.

Question 5

Zinc deficiency in a toddler is most likely to impair which function?

Accepted Answer

Linear growth and immune function

Answer

Zinc is critical for cell division, growth, and immune defense; deficiency commonly manifests as growth faltering, increased infections, and dermatitis in young children.

(CDN) Certified Dietician Nutritionist Practice Test

(CDN) Certified Dietician Nutritionist Practice Test

CDN Pediatric & Geriatric Nutrition 5