Registered Dietetic Technician Test Registered Dietetic Technician Test Food Science & Dietary Planning

Question 1

Which foodborne pathogen is most commonly associated with undercooked poultry?

Accepted Answer

Salmonella

Answer

Listeria monocytogenes

Answer

Clostridium botulinum

Answer

Bacillus cereus

Question 2

According to the USDA MyPlate model, which food group should make up the largest portion of the plate?

Accepted Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Protein

Answer

Dairy

Answer

Grains

Question 3

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting sodium intake to no more than how many milligrams per day for adults?

Accepted Answer

2,300 mg

Answer

1,000 mg

Answer

1,500 mg

Answer

3,500 mg

Question 4

Which cooking method best preserves water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin C and B vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Steaming

Answer

Boiling

Answer

Frying

Answer

Roasting at high heat

Question 5

Which macronutrient provides 9 kilocalories per gram?

Accepted Answer

Fat

Answer

Carbohydrate

Answer

Protein

Answer

Fiber

Question 6

A food label states that a product has 5 grams of total carbohydrate and 3 grams of dietary fiber. What are the net carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

2 grams

Answer

8 grams

Answer

5 grams

Answer

3 grams