Certified Dietary Manager Test Special Diets and Therapeutic Nutrition

Question 1

Which IDDSI texture level is most appropriate for a patient with moderate dysphagia who cannot manage lumpy foods?

Accepted Answer

Minced and Moist (Level 5)

Answer

Regular (Level 7)

Answer

Pureed (Level 4)

Answer

Liquidized (Level 3)

Question 2

A renal diet for a patient with chronic kidney disease typically restricts which group of nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Potassium, phosphorus, and sodium

Answer

Carbohydrates and dietary fat

Answer

Calcium and vitamin D

Answer

Iron and zinc

Question 3

What is the primary dietary goal for a patient following a cardiac diet after myocardial infarction?

Accepted Answer

Reduce saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium to lower cardiovascular risk

Answer

Increase caloric intake to support tissue healing

Answer

Eliminate all dairy products from the diet

Answer

Increase protein intake to 2 g/kg body weight

Question 4

Which type of sweetener is most appropriate for a patient with diabetes mellitus who requires calorie restriction?

Accepted Answer

Non-nutritive sweeteners such as aspartame or stevia

Answer

Sucrose

Answer

High-fructose corn syrup

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Honey or agave nectar

Question 5

A consistent carbohydrate diet is prescribed primarily to manage which condition?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes mellitus

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Celiac disease

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Hypertension

Answer

Chronic renal disease

Question 6

What is the caloric density of dietary fat per gram?

Accepted Answer

9 kcal/g

Answer

4 kcal/g

Answer

7 kcal/g

Answer

11 kcal/g