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Dietetic Technician Practice Test

Check what you know about the dietetic technician job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on dietetic technician knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15NPO means:
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Answer: Nothing by mouth. No food or drink.

Question 2 of 15The strongest malnutrition sign is:
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Answer: Recent weight loss. Weight change.

Question 3 of 15Processed foods often have:
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Answer: High sodium. Hidden salt.

Question 4 of 15NDTR is a:
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Answer: Diet tech credential. Credential.

Question 5 of 15A therapeutic diet:
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Answer: Treats a medical condition. Medical diet.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Tracking food intake.”
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Answer: Calorie count. Calorie count: Tracking food intake.

Question 7 of 15What does “Tray line” mean?
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Answer: Assembling patient meals.. Tray line: Assembling patient meals.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Body mass index.”
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Answer: BMI. BMI: Body mass index.

Question 9 of 15What does “Low-sodium diet” mean?
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Answer: Limited salt.. Low-sodium diet: Limited salt.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Pureed or soft foods.”
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Answer: Texture-modified diet. Texture-modified diet: Pureed or soft foods.

Question 11 of 15What does “Carbohydrate counting” mean?
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Answer: Tracking carbs for diabetes.. Carbohydrate counting: Tracking carbs for diabetes.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Nutrition program for mothers and kids.”
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Answer: WIC. WIC: Nutrition program for mothers and kids.

Question 13 of 15What does “NPO” mean?
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Answer: Nothing by mouth.. NPO: Nothing by mouth.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Immune reaction to food.”
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Answer: Food allergy. Food allergy: Immune reaction to food.

Question 15 of 15What does “Registered dietitian” mean?
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Answer: Licensed nutrition professional.. Registered dietitian: Licensed nutrition professional.

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