Pediatric Nutrition Practice Test

The exam is offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. CDR sets the eligibility criteria, exam blueprint, and recertification requirements for this specialty credential.

The exam typically includes a few hundred multiple‑choice questions, including some unscored pretest items that are mixed in and not identified separately. Only the scored questions count toward your final result, but you should treat every item as if it is scored.

Eligibility generally requires that you are a currently registered dietitian nutritionist (RD/RDN) in good standing and have a minimum amount of documented pediatric nutrition practice hours within a recent time frame. These hours must meet CDR’s criteria for specialized pediatric experience.

You start by reviewing the official CDR candidate handbook to confirm you meet eligibility requirements, then submit an online application through the CDR portal with documentation of your practice hours. Once approved, you receive authorization to schedule the exam at an approved testing center.

The content outline usually includes domains such as nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation for infants, children, and adolescents in both acute and ambulatory settings. Growth assessment, feeding issues, chronic disease management, and nutrition support are core topics.

A strong study plan includes reviewing the official exam content outline, using up‑to‑date pediatric nutrition references, and practicing with exam‑style questions. Focus on growth and development, disease‑specific nutrition care, feeding problems, and nutrition support, and regularly test yourself under timed conditions.

Prephow Pediatric Nutrition practice tests simulate the timing, format, and difficulty of the actual Pediatric Nutrition exam so you can build speed and confidence. Detailed explanations and performance analytics help you identify weak areas and prioritize high‑yield pediatric nutrition topics before test day.

Most candidates benefit from at least several weeks to a few months of structured preparation, depending on prior pediatric experience and familiarity with current guidelines. Plan backward from your test date, scheduling regular study blocks and multiple full‑length practice exams.

The specialty credential is typically valid for a defined recertification cycle (for example, five years), after which you must meet CDR’s recertification requirements. These usually involve a combination of continuing professional education and documentation of ongoing pediatric nutrition practice to maintain your credential.