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CBT

National exam delivery method

ukomnakes.kemdiktisaintek.go.id

Lifetime

STR validity under UU No. 17 Tahun 2023

UU No. 17 Tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan

PAGT / NCP

Core clinical nutrition process standard

Kemenkes RI Pedoman Pelayanan Gizi Rumah Sakit

PERSAGI

Indonesian Nutrition Association

persagi.org

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1A clinical nutritionist in a district hospital is conducting nutritional care for a newly admitted patient. According to the Indonesian Nutrition Care Process standard (Proses Asuhan Gizi Terstandar / PAGT), what is the correct sequence of the four standardized steps in clinical nutrition care?

A.Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention, Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation

B.Nutrition Screening, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Implementation, Nutrition Discharge

C.Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Prescription, Food Service Delivery, Laboratory Monitoring

D.Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Counseling, Outcome Evaluation

Explanation: According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI) guidelines and the International Dietetics and Nutrition Terminology (IDNT/eNCPT) adapted by PERSAGI, the Nutrition Care Process (PAGT) consists of four interrelated steps: (1) Nutritional Assessment (Pengkajian Gizi), (2) Nutrition Diagnosis (Diagnosis Gizi), (3) Nutrition Intervention (Intervensi Gizi), and (4) Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation (Monitoring dan Evaluasi Gizi).

2A 42-year-old female presents to the nutrition outpatient clinic for a weight management consultation. Anthropometric measurements reveal a height of 155 cm and a body weight of 68 kg. What is her Body Mass Index (BMI) and nutritional status classification according to the Asia-Pacific WHO / Ministry of Health Indonesia criteria?

A.BMI 28.3 kg/m², classified as Obese Class I

B.BMI 28.3 kg/m², classified as Obese Class II

C.BMI 26.1 kg/m², classified as Overweight

D.BMI 24.5 kg/m², classified as Normal weight

Explanation: BMI is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared: 68 / (1.55 × 1.55) = 68 / 2.4025 ≈ 28.30 kg/m². Under the WHO Asia-Pacific classification adopted by the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI), adult BMI categories are: Underweight (<18.5 kg/m²), Normal (18.5–22.9 kg/m²), Overweight / At Risk (23.0–24.9 kg/m²), Obese Class I (25.0–29.9 kg/m²), and Obese Class II (≥30.0 kg/m²). A calculated BMI of 28.3 kg/m² falls within the 25.0–29.9 kg/m² range, classifying the patient as Obese Class I.

3During a physical examination of a hospitalized 6-year-old child admitted with severe undernutrition, the clinical nutritionist observes bilateral pitting edema in both feet and lower legs, a rounded 'moon face', hypopigmented brittle hair, and dermatosis resembling flaky paint ('crazy-pavement dermatosis'). Which clinical malnutrition syndrome do these findings indicate?

A.Kwashiorkor (edematous protein malnutrition)

B.Marasmus (severe somatic muscle and subcutaneous fat wasting without edema)

C.Nutritional rickets

D.Simple stunting without acute malnutrition

Explanation: The combination of bilateral nutritional edema, hair changes, and flaky-paint dermatosis is the classic clinical phenotype called kwashiorkor. Its pathophysiology is multifactorial and is not adequately explained as isolated protein deficiency with otherwise adequate energy intake; severe undernutrition, infection, oxidative stress, and metabolic adaptation can contribute.

4A nutritionist at a hospital outpatient clinic is assessing the dietary intake of an adolescent with suspected eating irregularity. The nutritionist wants to evaluate the patient's habitual dietary intake over the past 6 months to correlate with biochemical lipid and micronutrient trends. Which dietary assessment method is most appropriate for this purpose?

A.Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ)

B.Single 24-hour dietary recall

C.1-day weighed food record

D.Visual plate waste inspection using the Comstock scale

Explanation: A Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) assesses both the frequency of consumption of specific food items and typical portion sizes over an extended retrospective period (e.g., the previous 1 to 12 months), making it the most suitable method for evaluating habitual, long-term dietary patterns and nutrient intake.

5A 50-year-old male with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus is referred for nutrition counseling. His 24-hour recall shows a daily caloric intake of 2600 kcal (estimated requirement: 1800 kcal), 65% from refined carbohydrates and sugar-sweetened beverages. He reports drinking 3 glasses of sweetened iced tea (teh manis) and eating fried snacks (gorengan) daily because he was unaware of their impact on blood glucose. His HbA1c is 9.2% and fasting blood glucose is 210 mg/dL. Which option represents the most properly formatted PES (Problem, Etiology, Signs/Symptoms) diagnostic statement?

A.Excessive carbohydrate intake (NI-5.8.2) related to food- and nutrition-related knowledge deficit regarding dietary management of diabetes as evidenced by daily consumption of 3 glasses of sweetened iced tea, fried snacks, and HbA1c of 9.2%

B.Type 2 diabetes mellitus related to excessive sugar intake as evidenced by elevated fasting blood glucose of 210 mg/dL and HbA1c of 9.2%

C.Food- and nutrition-related knowledge deficit related to excessive carbohydrate intake as evidenced by drinking sweet iced tea daily

D.Uncontrolled blood glucose related to poor food choices as evidenced by high caloric intake of 2600 kcal per day

Explanation: A standardized PES statement under PAGT/IDNT guidelines requires: (1) Problem (P): a standardized nutrition diagnostic term (e.g., Excessive carbohydrate intake NI-5.8.2), (2) Etiology (E): the root cause amenable to nutrition intervention ('related to food- and nutrition-related knowledge deficit...'), and (3) Signs/Symptoms (S): specific, measurable subjective or objective data proving the problem ('as evidenced by 3 glasses of sweet tea, fried snacks, and HbA1c 9.2%').

6In the Nutrition Care Process (PAGT), nutrition diagnostic terms are categorized into three main domains. A patient has swallowing difficulty following an acute ischemic stroke that causes inadequate intake. Under which domain is 'Swallowing difficulty' (Kesulitan menelan) classified?

A.Clinical Domain (NC)

B.Intake Domain (NI)

C.Behavioral-Environmental Domain (NB)

D.Nutritional Assessment Domain (NA)

Explanation: In standardized nutrition terminology (IDNT / eNCPT), nutrition diagnoses are organized into three domains: Intake (NI), Clinical (NC), and Behavioral-Environmental (NB). Swallowing difficulty (NC-1.1) is categorized under the Clinical Domain (NC), specifically within functional balance problems that affect physical or mechanical food processing.

7A 45-year-old male accountant is admitted to the hospital ward for elective inguinal hernia repair. He is 170 cm tall, weighs 65 kg (BMI 22.5 kg/m²), and is currently afebrile and resting in bed. Using the quick method recommended by Indonesian clinical nutrition guidelines (25–30 kcal/kg body weight/day for baseline maintenance), what is his estimated daily total energy expenditure?

A.1625 – 1950 kcal/day

B.1200 – 1400 kcal/day

C.2300 – 2600 kcal/day

D.2800 – 3100 kcal/day

Explanation: His body weight is 65 kg with a normal BMI of 22.5 kg/m². Using the standard Indonesian clinical quick formula for maintenance energy in a resting, non-stressed or mildly stressed adult (25 to 30 kcal/kg/day): 65 kg × 25 kcal/kg = 1625 kcal/day; 65 kg × 30 kcal/kg = 1950 kcal/day. Therefore, his estimated daily energy requirement is 1625 – 1950 kcal/day.

8A clinical nutritionist calculates the Ideal Body Weight (Berat Badan Ideal / BBI) for a 52-year-old female patient who is 160 cm tall using the modified Broca formula commonly used in Indonesian clinical practice: BBI = (TB in cm - 100) - 10%*(TB in cm - 100). What is her calculated BBI?

A.54.0 kg

B.60.0 kg

C.50.0 kg

D.48.5 kg

Explanation: Using the modified Broca formula: BBI = (TB - 100) - [10% × (TB - 100)]. For a height of 160 cm: (160 - 100) = 60 kg; 10% of 60 kg = 6 kg; BBI = 60 - 6 = 54.0 kg. (Note: For men <160 cm or women <150 cm, BBI is simply TB - 100 without subtracting 10%). Since this female patient is 160 cm, her BBI is 54 kg.

9A 55-year-old male with type 2 diabetes mellitus attends a dietary counseling session. The nutritionist educates him on the core principle of diabetic meal planning known in Indonesia as the '3J Principle' (Prinsip 3J). What does '3J' stand for?

A.Jadwal (Schedule), Jumlah (Quantity/Portion), and Jenis (Type of Food)

B.Jarak (Distance between meals), Jus (Fruit juices), and Jamu (Herbal medicine)

C.Jantung (Cardiac health), Jasmani (Physical exercise), and Jenuh (Saturated fat control)

D.Jaminan (Health insurance), Jajan (Snacking control), and Jumlah (Calorie count)

Explanation: In Indonesian diabetes management guidelines (PERKENI and PERSAGI), the foundational cornerstone of Medical Nutrition Therapy for diabetes is the '3J Principle': (1) Jadwal makan (meal schedule regularity with 3 main meals and 2-3 snacks), (2) Jumlah makanan (proper calorie and carbohydrate quantity matching metabolic needs), and (3) Jenis makanan (selecting foods with high fiber, low glycemic index, and minimal simple sugars).

10A 48-year-old female with type 2 diabetes on glimepiride experiences tremors, sweating, dizziness, and palpitations. Point-of-care capillary blood glucose shows 55 mg/dL. The patient is conscious and able to swallow safely. According to clinical guidelines for acute hypoglycemia (the Rule of 15), what is the most appropriate immediate dietary management?

A.Provide 15–20 grams of fast-acting simple carbohydrates (e.g., 1 tablespoon of sugar dissolved in water or 150 mL fruit juice), wait 15 minutes, and recheck blood glucose

B.Provide a high-fat snack such as a chocolate bar or peanut butter sandwich immediately to sustain blood glucose over several hours

C.Administer 50 mL of 40% intravenous dextrose immediately regardless of consciousness

D.Advise the patient to lie down, drink plain water, and recheck blood glucose in 1 hour

Explanation: The 'Rule of 15' is the international and PERKENI standard for managing conscious patients with mild-to-moderate hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dL): administer 15–20 g of rapid-acting simple carbohydrate (e.g., 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar / 150–200 mL fruit juice / 3–4 glucose tablets), wait 15 minutes, and recheck capillary blood glucose. If glucose remains <70 mg/dL, repeat with another 15 g of carbohydrate.

About the UKOM DIV Gizi Exam

UKOM DIV Gizi is the official national exit examination for nutrition graduates in Indonesia, required for obtaining the competency certificate and the nutritionist/dietitian registration certificate (STR Tenaga Gizi).

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Assessment

The test evaluates nutritional assessment, diagnostic problem solving, dietary therapy calculation, community nutrition surveillance, and institutional food service administration.

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Rp 275,000 on the official registration page; verify the current cycle before payment.

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Asuhan Gizi Klinik (Clinical Nutrition Care / PAGT / NCP)

Nutritional assessment, PES diagnosis, medical nutrition therapy for metabolic disorders, renal diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, and critical care nutrition support.

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Gizi Masyarakat (Community Nutrition)

Stunting and wasting assessment, growth chart interpretation (KMS), exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding (MP-ASI), micronutrient deficiencies, and national nutrition programs.

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Manajemen Sistem Penyelenggaraan Makanan (MSPM / Foodservice)

Hospital menu planning, nutrient retention, food safety and sanitation (HACCP), food storage temperatures, food costing, and foodservice operational workflows.

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Assessment: The test evaluates nutritional assessment, diagnostic problem solving, dietary therapy calculation, community nutrition surveillance, and institutional food service administration.
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UKOM DIV Gizi: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master writing and identifying correct PES (Problem, Etiology, Signs/Symptoms) diagnostic statements.

2Memorize the dietary energy and protein prescriptions for chronic kidney disease stages (non-dialysis vs hemodialysis).

3Understand WHO z-score cutoffs for stunting (length/height-for-age < -2 SD) and wasting (weight-for-height < -2 SD).

4Know the critical control points (CCP) in hospital foodservice: safe holding temperatures for hot foods (>= 60 deg C) and cold foods (<= 4 deg C).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UKOM DIV Gizi?

UKOM DIV Gizi is Indonesia's national competency examination for graduates of Diploma III, Sarjana Terapan, and Dietitian professional programs in nutrition, required to obtain professional certification and the STR Tenaga Gizi.

What is the STR validity period under UU No. 17 Tahun 2023?

Under UU No. 17 Tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan, the Surat Tanda Registrasi (STR Tenaga Gizi) issued by Konsil Kesehatan Indonesia (KKI) is valid for life. The practice license (SIP Tenaga Gizi / SIP Dietisien) must be renewed every 5 years based on SKP.

What are the core areas covered on the exam?

The exam evaluates three core pillars: Clinical Nutrition Care (PAGT/NCP), Community Nutrition (Gizi Masyarakat), and Foodservice Systems Management (MSPM).

Is this practice exam official?

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