Question 1

The most common pediatric food allergies are:

Accepted Answer

A) Shellfish, citrus fruit, beef 
B) Corn, rice, rye 
C) Milk, soy, peanuts 
D) Potatoes, bananas, tomatoes

Question 2

Which of the following nutrition assessment methods is used to collect dietary information from a community?

Accepted Answer

A) Food record 
B) 24-hour recall 
C) Food frequency questionnaire 
D) Diet history

Question 3

Which of the following nutrients produces an RQ (Respiratory Quotient) of 1.0, as measured by indirect calorimetry?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Fat 
C) Carbohydrate 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Steatorrhea may be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) Disruption in the activity of pancreatic enzymes 
B) Excessive production of bile salts by the liver 
C) Lack of intrinsic factor 
D) Intake of more than 70 grams of fat per day

Question 5

The level of sodium restriction recommended for congestive heart failure (CHF):

Accepted Answer

A) Depends on the level of cardiac decompensation 
B) Is usually 2-3 grams per day 
C) May range from 100-150 mEq 
D) Is dependent on which diuretics are used

Question 6

An effective nutrition screening program:

Accepted Answer

A) Involves all members of the health care team who want to participate 
B) Is based on the principles of sensitivity and specificity 
C) Always uses food frequency questionnaires 
D) Is used only to screen for childhood diseases

Question 7

Cow's milk is unsuitable for infants less than a year of age due to:

Accepted Answer

A) Large amounts of whey protein 
B) Inadequate fat content 
C) High cholesterol level 
D) High renal solute load

Question 8

Which of the following gastrointestinal surgeries has the most detrimental effect on nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A) Jejunal resection 
B) Ileal resection 
C) Billroth I 
D) Billroth II

Question 9

Level Two of the National Dysphagia Diet permits which of the following foods?

Accepted Answer

A) Crackers, toast, and baked potatoes 
B) Finely chopped cooked meats and soft-textured cooked vegetables 
C) Raw carrots, celery, and apple slices 
D) Chunky peanut butter, rice pudding, fruited yogurt

Question 10

The dietary treatment which may be most effective for symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is:

Accepted Answer

A) Low glycemic index diet and supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids 
B) Vegan diet with vitamin B12 supplementation 
C) 1200-calorie diet to promote weight loss 
D) Low-salt diet with increased intake of potassium-rich fruits and vegetables

Exam 1: American Clinical Board of Nutrition