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Dietitian Practice Test

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

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15 multiple-choice questions on dietitian 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 15RDN stands for:
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Answer: Registered dietitian nutritionist. It’s the credential.

Question 2 of 15Enteral nutrition is:
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Answer: Tube feeding. Tube feeding into the GI tract.

Question 3 of 15Macronutrients include:
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Answer: Carbohydrates, protein and fat. Energy-providing nutrients.

Question 4 of 15ADIME is:
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Answer: A documentation format. It structures nutrition care.

Question 5 of 15Since 2024, new RDNs need:
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Answer: A graduate degree. Graduate degrees are required.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Body mass index.”
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Answer: BMI. BMI: Body mass index.

Question 7 of 15What does “Parenteral nutrition” mean?
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Answer: IV nutrition.. Parenteral nutrition: IV nutrition.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Limiting salt intake.”
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Answer: Sodium restriction. Sodium restriction: Limiting salt intake.

Question 9 of 15What does “Malnutrition” mean?
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Answer: Lack of adequate nutrition.. Malnutrition: Lack of adequate nutrition.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Carbohydrates, protein and fat.”
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Answer: Macronutrients. Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, protein and fat.

Question 11 of 15What does “Motivational interviewing” mean?
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Answer: Counseling to support change.. Motivational interviewing: Counseling to support change.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Vitamins and minerals.”
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Answer: Micronutrients. Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals.

Question 13 of 15What does “Medical nutrition therapy” mean?
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Answer: Nutrition treatment for medical conditions.. Medical nutrition therapy: Nutrition treatment for medical conditions.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Tracking carbs for diabetes.”
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Answer: Carbohydrate counting. Carbohydrate counting: Tracking carbs for diabetes.

Question 15 of 15What does “ADIME” mean?
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Answer: Assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation.. ADIME: Assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation.

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