Which of the following foods contain phytochemicals that could reduce the risk for disease?
a. aged meats
b. smoked fish
c. fermented dairy products
d. cruciferous vegetables
100
A high serum sodium level of 150 mEq/L is most likely indicative of:
a. dehydration
b. a high level of aldosterone
c. an excessive intake of sodium
d. insufficient levels of antidiuretic hormone
100
The effectiveness of a group education program for decreasing the number of anemic pregnant women enrolled in a community nutrition program is best indicated by:
a. improved scores on a post-test
b. an increase in the intake of dietary iron
c. an increase in hematocrit or hemoglobin levels
d. an increase in serum albumin levels
100
Which of the following factor is most important in determining the space required for a food production unit in a new facility?
a. number of hours the facility will be operating
b. market form of foods purchased
c. number of foodservice employees
d. length of the menu cycle
100
What is the labor cost per meal?
productive labor $100,000
nonproductive labor $10,000
food purchases $50,000
number of meals served 55,000
a. $.091
b. $1.82
c. $2.00
d. $2.91
200
Iced teas, colas and other caffeinated beverages are not desirable as fluid replacers for a person exercising in a hot environment because caffeine:
a. depresses the thirst mechanism
b. represses the ability to sweat
c. acts as a diuretic
d. depletes strength and endurance
200
Which of the following labs would be the most useful in evaluating protein status?
a. BUN
b. hemoglobin
c. serum albumin level
d. creatinine
200
The DTR teaches a class on portion control in which employees learn about the relationship between portion control and cost control. The best way to measure the effectiveness of the class would be to:
a. ask the employees questions
b. scores on a post-test
c. ask the employees to recite the principles taught in class
d. follow up by observing employees on trayline
200
Salmonellosis traced to cantaloupe chunks is most likely caused by:
a. poor purchase specifications for the melon
b. improper chilling of the melons
c. improper washing of the melon prior to cutting
d. an ill employee handling the melon
200
The average cafeteria check should be calculated by:
a. dividing raw food cost by number of customers
b. dividing the total revenue by number of customers
c. multiplying the raw food costs by the percent of sales
d. dividing the sum of food and labor cost by the number of sales
300
A lactose-intolerant individual is most likely to tolerate:
a. goat's milk
b. whole milk
c. cottage cheese
d. parmesan cheese
300
A woman who is 5'5" tall weight 190 lbs before pregnancy and gains 30 lbs by the beginning of her second trimester. The woman should be advised to:
a. maintain her current weight
b. begin a weight loss diet
c. gain weight at a decreased rate
d. continue to gain weight at the same rate
300
The best way to provide nutrition counseling for a patient who has anorexia nervosa would be too:
a. recommend increased food intake and weekly sessions
b. emphasize the health benefits associated with wt gain
c. discourage inappropriate behavior
d. remain flexible to help the patient set realistic goals
300
If the productivity goal for trayline is 4 trays per minute, the unit should by able to assemble approximately 350 patient trays in:
a. 1 hour
b. 1 hour 15 minutes
c. 1 hour 30 minutes
d. 1 hour 45 minutes
300
A grievance procedure is best described as a process through which:
a. management can address problem employees
b. top mgmt monitors the relationship b/t middle mgmt and employees
c. employees register problems with employer, investigations are conducted with objective conclusions
d. emplyees register problems with the NLRB
400
The main function of carbohydrates in the body is to
a. furnish the body with energy
b. provide material for synthesizing cell walls
c. synthesize fate
d. insulate the body to prevent heat loss
400
The most appropriate snack for a patient on a low-bacteria/neutropenic diet would be:
a. cookies and Kool-Aid
b. an apple and lemonade
c. a lettuce salad and soda crackers
d. freshly squeezed orange juice and graham crackers
400
After a patient has received wt loss counseling, the best way for the DTR to follow-up on the patient's application of knowledge is:
a. administer a post-test
b. evaluate the patient's food diary for 1 week
c. asking the patient's food preferences
d. observe the patient's posture and body language
400
If the bacon purchased by a foodservice operation has a cooking loss of 20%, approximately how many pounds would be needed to serve 100 portions of 2 oz each?
a. 8
b. 10
c. 15
d. 25
400
Which of the questions can be asked legitimately during an interview?
a. "Do you own or rent your home?"
b. "Of what country are you a citizen?"
c. "Have you worked at this company under a different name?"
d. "Will you list all clubs to which you belong?"
500
Which of the following meals would remain in the stomach the longest?
a. a glass of skim milk with cookies
b. sliced banana over cornflakes with milk
c. an egg on a slice of toast
d. a roast beef sandwich on buttered bread
500
A patient who has been treated for CRF during the past year must now begin hemodialysis. The patient's diet whould be modified to include more:
a. potassium
b. protein
c. sodium
d. water
500
A client states he can no longer return for counseling due to his work schedule. To help ensure continue compliance the client should be:
a. given additional practice to ensure understanding of diet
b. instructed to phone the DTR at home if he has a question
c. informed about community resources for follow-up
d. given several educational pamphlets about the diet
500
A hospital cafeteria that currently serves 500 meals must increase service to 800 meals without adding staff. The most appropriate action would be to:
a. simplify the menu
b. redesign the kitchen
c. rearrange employee work schedules
d. replace current equipment with fast-performance equipment
500
The "four P's of marketing are product, price, promotion and