Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Practice Exam

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What does Ramadan signify in dietary practices?

Year-round dietary restrictions
Fasting from sun up to sun down for one month
A month of unrestricted eating
A diet solely based on fruits

The correct answer is: Fasting from sun up to sun down for one month

Ramadan is observed by Muslims as a month of fasting, which is a significant aspect of their religious practices. During this month, individuals fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from consuming food and drink during daylight hours. This fasting is not just about abstaining from food; it also serves to promote self-discipline, spiritual reflection, and community. The fast is broken each day at sunset with a meal called iftar, which typically begins with dates and water, followed by a larger meal. The other choices do not accurately represent the dietary practices associated with Ramadan. Year-round dietary restrictions are not a component of Ramadan specifically, and unlike the notion of unrestricted eating or a diet solely based on fruits, Ramadan emphasizes moderation, mindfulness, and communal meals after fasting hours.