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Dietetic Technician DTR Exam Prep

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How many servings are obtained from 15 pounds of bacon with a 50% yield and a 2-ounce serving size?
  1. 100
  2. 80
  3. 70
  4. 60
Explanation
Answer: D - 60 2-ounce portions of bacon can be obtained from 15 pounds assuming a 50% cooking loss. The number of portions is calculated using the following steps:
1.Calculate the amount lost in cooking and convert to ounces
2.Divide by portion size to determine the number of portions obtained
(0.50)(15) = 7.5 lbs lost in cooking
15 - 7.5 = 7.5 lbs remaining
7.5 lbs x 16 oz/lb = 120 oz
120 oz / 2 oz = 60 portions
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