Free Certified Dietary Manager Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is most susceptible to anaerobic bacterial contamination?

Accepted Answer

Canned foods.

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Frozen foods.

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Refrigerated foods.

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Fresh foods.

Question 2

What should the price of a food item be when it is being priced for sale when the cost is $2.17 per serving with a cost factor of 3?

Accepted Answer

$6.50

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$5.99.

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$6.00.

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$6.51.

Question 3

Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), an employee may miss a total of a total of the following number of days from work for military duty without losing their employment rights:

Accepted Answer

5 years

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4 years

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2 years

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3 years

Question 4

Which widespread foodborne pathogen is frequently discovered in unpasteurized milk, sprouts, lettuce, berries, and ground beef?

Accepted Answer

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)

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Staphylococcus aureus.

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Clostridium botulinum.

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Salmonella enteritidis.

Question 5

A client who has been on a diabetic exchange diet wants to switch out lean meat exchanges for plant-based proteins. Which of the following substitutions comes the closest in terms of nutritional value to the 3 oz of Canadian bacon that the meal plan calls for (three 1-oz exchanges)?

Accepted Answer

Three 1.5-oz soy-based sausage patties (three exchanges).

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One and a half cups of edamame (three exchanges).

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Nine (2-inch) falafel patties (three exchanges).

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One and a half cups of brown lentils (three exchanges).

Question 6

In order to reduce expenses, the nutrition services department may need to make a variety of modifications. The CDM should:

Accepted Answer

involve staff in planning for the changes.

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ask for feedback about the proposed changes.

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provide detailed instructions about the changes.

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admit that the changes may have a negative effect.

Question 7

The first step in equipment replacement is to:

Accepted Answer

develop equipment specifications.

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seek competitive bids.

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conduct a cost–benefit analysis.

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estimate repair costs.