Question 1

The number of individuals directed by one manager is known as a:

Accepted Answer

The number of individuals directed by one manager is known as a span of control. The span of control depends on the size of the organization, the complexity of the work, and the nature of the work environment.

Question 2

A goitrogenic food has which of the following effects?

Accepted Answer

A goitrogenic food suppresses thyroid activity by blocking iodine uptake, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of thyroxine. Goitrogenic foods include soy foods, (containing isoflavones), and vegetables in the Brassica family (broccoli, bok choy, Brussels sprouts), which contain isothiocyanates. Both isoflavones and isothiocyanates are believed to be goitrogens.

Question 3

Which of the following measurements should be performed to assess the degree of iron deficiency in an anemic patient?

Accepted Answer

Serum ferritin is the most sensitive measurement of the body's iron stores, because it decreases only with true iron deficiency. Transferrin saturation and hemoglobin may fall with infection, and mean corpuscular volume is used to diagnose microcytic hypochromic anemia.

Question 4

Which of the following is not advised for preventing dental caries in children less than 12 months of age:

Accepted Answer

Brushing teeth with fluoridated toothpaste is not recommended for children less than 12 months of age because of risk of swallowing the toothpaste. Use of prescription fluoride, avoidance of bedtime bottles, and restricting intake of sticky sugared foods are all good methods for avoiding the development of dental caries in very young children.

Question 5

A meal equivalent in a foodservice organization is:

Accepted Answer

A meal equivalent in a foodservice organization is a measure of productivity defines as total food sales divided by average meal cost. Meal equivalents are used to determine staffing needs.

Question 6

The process of reducing or eliminating unnecessary costs without compromising the quality of a product or service is known as:

Accepted Answer

The process of reducing or eliminating unnecessary costs without compromising the quality of a product or service is known as value analysis. Value analysis is used to assess whether the existing specifications of a product or service are adequate.

Question 7

If a foodservice manager wants to know how much revenue the cafeteria made in the past month he or she would look at:

Accepted Answer

if a foodservice manager wants to know how much revenue the cafeteria made in the past month he or she would look at net profits, which is the profit after all expenses have been deducted. Gross profits are profits made after food costs are subtracted. Cost of sales refers to the cost of raw foods and beverages sold.

Question 8

12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1 ½ ounces of liquor may be exchanged for:

Accepted Answer

12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, or 1 ½ ounces of liquor may be exchanged for 2 fat exchanges. The calories in alcohol can be exchanged for the calories in fat, which is similar calorically. Two fat exchanges = 1 serving of alcohol.

Question 9

A hospital coffee shop has monthly sales of $26,892. The coffee shop's monthly expenses are as follows:
Cost of sales = $10,825
Salaries = $8,597
FICA = $2,150
Supplies = $1,975
Utilities = $2,345
What is the coffee shop's profit margin for the month?

Accepted Answer

The coffee shop's profit margin for the month is 4%, as calculated below:
Net profit = monthly sales - (cost of sales + salaries + FICA + supplies + utilities)
Net profit = $26,892 - ($10,825 + $8,597 + $2,150 + $1,975 + $2,345)
Net profit = $1,000
Profit margin = net profit / sales
Profit margin = $1,000 / $26,892
Profit margin = 0.037 ? 0.04 = 4%

Question 10

The requirement for dietary sodium:

Accepted Answer

The requirement for dietary sodium may vary with physical exertion and health status, increasing with exercise and some metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis. Sodium needs in the general population are not well understood, and there is insufficient evidence to suggest that they are higher among pregnant versus non-pregnant women.

Quiz 1: Dietetic Technician