ABCN CNP case studies
ABCN CNP · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The ABCN Certified Nutrition Professional (CNP) credential is designed for practitioners who provide nutrition care and education across clinical, community, and foodservice settings. It signals that a candidate has met a defined standard of knowledge in nutrition science, assessment, intervention, monitoring and evaluation, professional practice, foodservice management, and evidence-based practice. The exam is multiple choice and organized around seven domains, each weighted differently; Nutrition Science Fundamentals and Nutrition Intervention and Planning carry the largest shares, so they deserve the most study time. Candidates typically include dietetic technicians, nutrition educators, health coaches with nutrition responsibilities, and foodservice managers seeking formal recognition of their nutrition expertise. The ABCN CNP case studies are 5 cases and about 1,911 words.
1Post-Surgical Wound Healing in a Patient with Diabetes
A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 8.9%, BMI 31) is recovering from a below-knee amputation due to a non-healing foot ulcer. He is 5 days post-op and has a stage 2 pressure ulcer on his sacrum.
430 words, about 2 min2Nutrition Support in a Critically Ill Patient with Refeeding Risk
A 45-year-old woman with a history of alcohol use disorder and poor oral intake for 2 weeks is admitted to the ICU with severe pancreatitis. Her BMI is 17.5, and she has lost 10% of her body weight in the past month.
406 words, about 2 min3Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Nutrition Counseling
A 62-year-old South Asian woman with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes is referred for medical nutrition therapy. She follows a vegetarian diet (lacto-ovo) and observes Ramadan.
389 words, about 2 min4Foodservice Management: Implementing a New Menu in a Hospital
You are the clinical nutrition manager at a 300-bed hospital. The foodservice department is transitioning to a new menu cycle that includes more plant-based options and reduced sodium.
348 words, about 2 min5Evidence-Based Practice: Evaluating a New Supplement for Sarcopenia
A 70-year-old male with sarcopenia asks about a new supplement containing beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) that he saw advertised. He currently exercises with resistance training twice weekly and consumes 0.8 g/kg protein daily (weight 70 kg).
338 words, about 2 min