CDR CDR Pediatric Nutrition 2

Question 1

A registered dietitian is assessing a 5-year-old with suspected celiac disease. Which nutrient deficiency is MOST commonly associated with untreated celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Celiac disease causes villous atrophy in the proximal small intestine, impairing iron absorption and frequently leading to iron deficiency anemia.

Question 2

Which formula is recommended as the primary nutrition source for premature infants in the NICU who cannot receive human milk?

Accepted Answer

Premature infant formula with higher protein and caloric density

Answer

Premature infant formulas provide higher calories (22–24 kcal/oz), protein, calcium, and phosphorus to meet the accelerated growth needs of preterm infants.

Question 3

What is the BEST approach for managing a selective eater (picky eater) in a toddler, according to pediatric nutrition guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Provide structured meals with repeated low-pressure exposure to new foods

Answer

Structured meals with repeated, low-pressure exposure and a division of responsibility (parent offers, child decides intake) are evidence-based strategies for picky eating.

Question 4

A school-age child with phenylketonuria (PKU) must restrict which amino acid to prevent neurological damage?

Accepted Answer

Phenylalanine

Answer

PKU is caused by a deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase, requiring strict dietary restriction of phenylalanine to prevent accumulation and neurotoxicity.

Question 5

Which breastfeeding characteristic makes human milk superior to infant formula for immune protection in newborns?

Accepted Answer

Presence of secretory IgA and lactoferrin

Answer

Secretory IgA and lactoferrin in breast milk provide passive immunity and inhibit pathogen growth in the infant's gut.

CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam Practice Test

CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam Practice Test

CDR CDR Pediatric Nutrition 2