RD Exam Topics: Menu Engineering, Nephrotic Syndrome Conditions/Role of Albumin, and Nephrotic Syndrome MNT

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This episode covers menu engineering, nephrotic syndrome conditions/ role of albumin, and nephrotic syndrome MNT

Questions

1. Consider a menu with specific regards to menu engineering. On this menu, an item with a high contribution margin is anything with a value above $5 per item. An item with a high menu mix value is anything with a value above 10. Clam chowder is on this menu and has a contribution margin of $4 dollars and a menu mix value of 9. Clam chowder is best described as which of the following?
   1. Star
   2. Plowhorse
   3. Puzzle
   4. Dog

2. Which of of the following would least likely present in a patient with nephrotic syndrome?   

   1. Albuminuria
   2. Edema
   3. Hyperalbuminemia
   4. Hyperlipidemia

3. Which of the following would be most likely suggested to a patient with nephrotic syndrome?

   1. 0.8 -1.0 g/kg protein and 25 calories per kg day
   2. 0.8 -1.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day
   3. 1.5-2.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day
   4. 1.5-2.0 g/kg protein and 35 calories per kg day