CPN CPE MMT study guide
CPN CPE MMT · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The CPN CPE MMT designation sits at the intersection of pediatric nutrition and metabolic medicine. It is aimed at dietitians, nutritionists, and clinicians who assess and manage children with inherited metabolic disorders, growth faltering, and complex feeding needs, and who want a credential that signals depth beyond general pediatric practice. The CPN CPE MMT study guide has 7 sections and about 1,688 words.
01Pediatric Nutrition Assessment
Pediatric nutrition assessment asks whether a child’s growth, intake, and clinical status fit health - and if not, why. The exam tests your ability to select the right reference, interpret serial measurements, and separate acute from chronic nutrition problems.
274 words, about 1 min02Nutrition Requirements and Growth
This domain tests how you translate age, sex, activity, and clinical status into energy, protein, fat, and micronutrient needs - and how you interpret growth velocity over time. Energy: use estimated energy requirements by age, sex, and activity.
280 words, about 1 min03Medical Nutrition Therapy in Pediatric Disease
Medical nutrition therapy in pediatrics tests disease-specific modifications, monitoring, and harm avoidance. The goal is adequate growth and development while managing the condition.
240 words, about 1 min04Nutrition Support and Enteral/Parenteral Feeding
This domain tests when to use enteral nutrition versus parenteral nutrition, how to start and advance feeds, and how to monitor for complications. Enteral nutrition is preferred when the gut works.
240 words, about 1 min05Counseling and Behavioral Nutrition
Counseling and behavioral nutrition tests your ability to support behavior change without blame, especially in families and children. Motivational interviewing: use open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries; ask permission before giving advice; explore ambivalence rather than arguing.
230 words, about 1 min06Public Health and Community Nutrition
Public health and community nutrition tests programs, screening, policy, and equity. The focus is population-level access, not just individual counseling.
231 words, about 1 min07Professional Practice and Ethics
Professional practice and ethics tests scope, consent, documentation, conflicts of interest, and interprofessional behavior. Scope of practice: provide care you are trained and authorized to deliver; refer when the question exceeds your competence or license.
193 words, under 1 min