Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

Foods that have nutrients added beyond their original value are known as what?

1. Enriched

2. Organic

3. Fortified

4. Processed

The correct answer is: Fortified

The correct answer is "Fortified." Foods that are fortified have nutrients added to them that were not originally present or were only present in small amounts. This process is intended to improve the nutritional value of the food and help prevent nutrient deficiencies within the population. For example, cereals often have vitamins and minerals added to them as part of fortification. While "Enriched" is a term that also refers to the addition of nutrients, it specifically pertains to foods that have had nutrients added back that were lost during processing, such as in refined grains. Thus, while both terms involve the addition of nutrients, fortification encompasses adding nutrients that may not have been there originally, making it more inclusive. Other terms like "Organic" describe the way food is produced, with a focus on avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, while "Processed" refers to foods that have been altered from their original form, often through cooking, canning, or freezing, and does not specifically indicate nutrient enhancement.