Clinical Nutritionist CCN Exam Prep - Question List

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31. Which of the following statements is true for hypertriglyceridemia?
  1. It is considered to be a risk factor for diabetes.
  2. It is defined as plasma triglycerides > 250 mg/dl.
  3. The American Heart Association recommends maintaining a serum triglyceride level < 80 mg/dl.
  4. It can always be treated with diet.
32. The most common pediatric food allergies are:
  1. Shellfish, citrus fruit, beef
  2. Corn, rice, rye
  3. Milk, soy, peanuts
  4. Potatoes, bananas, tomatoes
33. Which of the following is associated with Prader Willi syndrome (PWS)?
  1. Low birth weight and failure to thrive in infancy
  2. Childhood obesity and uncontrollable hunger
  3. An error on chromosome 15
  4. All of the above
34. Which of the following nutrients produces an RQ (Respiratory Quotient) of 1.0, as measured by indirect calorimetry?
  1. Protein
  2. Fat
  3. Carbohydrate
  4. All of the above
35. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) uses which of the following criteria to qualify participants?
  1. Nutritional risk
  2. Income
  3. Proof of US citizenship
  4. A & B

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