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Key Facts: CDRE Exam

Exam length: 185 items.

Format: four-option MCQ.

Time: four hours in two parts.

November 2026 sitting listed for November 5-6.

Fee increases to CAD 750 beginning November 2026.

The CDRE is the national dietitian registration exam for Canadian provinces except Quebec. Current public 2026 information lists May 14-15 and November 5-6 sittings, four hours in two 2-hour parts, 185 four-option MCQs, remote-proctored or test-room delivery, and a fee increase to CAD 750 beginning November 2026.

Sample CDRE Practice Questions

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1In a acute-care referral involving a adult client, a candidate is managing dietary reference intakes in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to dietary reference intakes

B.Delay dietary reference intakes decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for dietary reference intakes without client-specific reasoning

D.Document dietary reference intakes only after services have ended

Explanation: Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to dietary reference intakes is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

2In a community follow-up involving a older adult, a candidate is managing food composition in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to food composition

B.Delay food composition decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for food composition without client-specific reasoning

D.Document food composition only after services have ended

Explanation: Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to food composition is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

3In a school or workplace consultation involving a paediatric client, a candidate is managing food allergens in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to food allergens

B.Delay food allergens decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for food allergens without client-specific reasoning

D.Document food allergens only after services have ended

Explanation: Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to food allergens is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

4In a virtual visit involving a family caregiver, a candidate is managing nutrition labelling in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to nutrition labelling

B.Delay nutrition labelling decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for nutrition labelling without client-specific reasoning

D.Document nutrition labelling only after services have ended

Explanation: Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to nutrition labelling is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

5In a rural access scenario involving a new graduate practitioner, a candidate is managing Canada food guide in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to Canada food guide

B.Delay canada food guide decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for canada food guide without client-specific reasoning

D.Document canada food guide only after services have ended

Explanation: Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to Canada food guide is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

6In a interprofessional case conference involving a internationally educated applicant, a candidate is managing infant feeding in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to infant feeding

B.Delay infant feeding decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for infant feeding without client-specific reasoning

D.Document infant feeding only after services have ended

Explanation: Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to infant feeding is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

7In a new-client assessment involving a team member, a candidate is managing food literacy in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to food literacy

B.Delay food literacy decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for food literacy without client-specific reasoning

D.Document food literacy only after services have ended

Explanation: Apply Canadian food and nutrition principles accurately to food literacy is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

8In a post-discharge review involving a client with access barriers, a candidate is managing confidentiality in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Practise ethically and within regulatory expectations when handling confidentiality

B.Delay confidentiality decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for confidentiality without client-specific reasoning

D.Document confidentiality only after services have ended

Explanation: Practise ethically and within regulatory expectations when handling confidentiality is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

9In a family meeting involving a community program lead, a candidate is managing informed consent in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Practise ethically and within regulatory expectations when handling informed consent

B.Delay informed consent decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for informed consent without client-specific reasoning

D.Document informed consent only after services have ended

Explanation: Practise ethically and within regulatory expectations when handling informed consent is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

10In a quality-review scenario involving a regulated professional, a candidate is managing cultural safety in an entry-to-practice dietetics scenario. What is the best next action?

A.Practise ethically and within regulatory expectations when handling cultural safety

B.Delay cultural safety decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file

C.Use a generic plan for cultural safety without client-specific reasoning

D.Document cultural safety only after services have ended

Explanation: Practise ethically and within regulatory expectations when handling cultural safety is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

About the CDRE Exam

Practice questions for the current Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination. The source row says DSRE and Dietitians of Canada/PDEP, but current regulator sources identify CDRE under the Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies.

Exam sponsor: Alliance of Canadian Dietetic Regulatory Bodies. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computer-based four-hour CDRE with 185 four-option items, about 80% independent and 20% case-based. It is administered remotely or in a test room and is required for dietitian registration in Canadian provinces except Quebec.

Time Limit

Four hours in two 2-hour parts with a scheduled 15-minute break

Passing Score

Criterion-referenced competency decision; no fixed public percentage is published in the guide.

Exam / Certification Fees

CAD 600 through May 2026; CAD 750 beginning with the November 2026 sitting

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: See official reports or provincial regulator updates when available. Pass rates can vary by sitting and candidate pathway. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Food and Nutrition Expertise

Food science, dietary requirements and nutrition principles.

12%

Professionalism and Ethics

Ethical, regulatory, culturally safe and evidence-informed practice.

Communication and Collaboration

Interpersonal, team and client-centred communication.

12.5%

Management and Leadership

Program management, advocacy, learning and quality improvement.

25.5%

Nutrition Care

Nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation.

18%

Population Health Promotion

Community assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

17%

Food Provision

Menu planning, foodservice systems, safety and quality.

Preparing for the CDRE Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Criterion-referenced competency decision; no fixed public percentage is published in the guide.
Assessment: Computer-based four-hour CDRE with 185 four-option items, about 80% independent and 20% case-based. It is administered remotely or in a test room and is required for dietitian registration in Canadian provinces except Quebec.
Time limit: Four hours in two 2-hour parts with a scheduled 15-minute break
Exam / certification fees: CAD 600 through May 2026; CAD 750 beginning with the November 2026 sitting Official sources

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CDRE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the 2026 preparation guide blueprint.

2Practise nutrition care process scenarios.

3Review Canadian professional standards and food guidance.

4Include food provision and population health, not only clinical care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DSRE the current name?

Current Canadian regulator sources use CDRE, Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination.

How long is the CDRE?

The CDRE is four hours, divided into two 2-hour parts with a scheduled break.

How many questions are on the CDRE?

The 2026 guide lists 185 four-option multiple-choice items.

Is CDRE required in Quebec?

The preparation guide says it is required in all provinces except Quebec.

Who determines eligibility?

Provincial dietetic regulatory bodies determine eligibility.

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