CN Diet Planning & Meal Management 5

Question 1

A client on a fixed low income needs a nutrient-adequate meal plan. Which strategy BEST balances cost and nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Emphasizing beans, eggs, frozen vegetables, and whole grains bought in bulk

Answer

Legumes, eggs, frozen produce, and bulk whole grains deliver high nutrient density at low cost.

Question 2

When converting a client's estimated protein need of 1.2 g/kg for a 70-kg athlete into a daily target, how many grams of protein should the meal plan provide?

Accepted Answer

84 grams

Answer

Multiplying 1.2 grams by 70 kilograms yields a daily target of 84 grams of protein.

Question 3

A nutritionist notices a client's self-selected 'healthy' meal plan provides only 1,000 kcal per day for an active adult male. What is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

The plan cannot supply adequate energy or micronutrients and may slow metabolism and cause muscle loss

Answer

Severely inadequate energy intake makes micronutrient adequacy nearly impossible and promotes lean tissue loss and metabolic adaptation.

Question 4

Which menu-planning step should come FIRST when developing a therapeutic meal plan for a newly referred client?

Accepted Answer

Completing a nutrition assessment of the client's needs, preferences, and medical history

Answer

Assessment of needs, preferences, culture, and medical status must precede any menu or recipe decisions.

Question 5

A client observing Ramadan will fast from dawn to sunset. What is the MOST culturally competent meal-management approach?

Accepted Answer

Plan balanced pre-dawn and post-sunset meals that meet daily nutrient needs within the eating window

Answer

Culturally competent planning adapts nutrient timing to the client's fasting window rather than dismissing the religious practice.

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

(CN) Certified Nutritionist Practice Test

CN Diet Planning & Meal Management 5