RD Exam Ready Podcast

Knowing the methods and criteria used to diagnose malnutrition is essential for exam day. In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg reviews the criteria used to identify moderate and severe malnutrition, including weight loss, energy intake, muscle and fat depletion, fluid accumulation, and grip strength.You’ll also review the nutrition-focused physical examination and how to recognize signs of muscle and body fat loss. The episode wraps up with practice questions to help you apply these concepts to clinical scenarios.Join the RD Exam Ready email list for new podcast episodes, upcoming YouTube Lives, and PDF notes from live review sessions:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @rd.exam.readyYouTube: @RDExamReadySubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down grain structure, whole versus refined grains, and the differences between enrichment and fortification. We also review gluten vs. gluten-free grains, types of flours, and properties of starch including gelatinization, dextrinization, and retrogradation. Join the RD Exam Ready email list for new podcast episodes, upcoming YouTube Lives, and PDF notes from live review sessions:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @rd.exam.readyYouTube: @RDExamReadySubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down validity vs. reliability, sensitivity vs. specificity and positive predictive value (PPV) vs. negative predictive value (NPV).You’ll learn how to distinguish these concepts, recognize them in research questions, and apply what you’ve learned through practice questions.📢 JOIN RD EXAM READY LIVE — OCTOBER 14!Join Zak on YouTube for a live practice-question session focused on test-taking strategies and applying your knowledge to exam-style questions. Tune in live or catch the replay afterward!Link to Live Session Join the RD Exam Ready email list for new podcast episodes, upcoming YouTube Lives, and PDF notes from live review sessions:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @rd.exam.readyYouTube: @RDExamReadySubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down inborn errors of metabolism and the Medical Nutrition Therapy concepts you need to know for the RD Exam.You’ll review amino acid disorders, acidemias, urea cycle disorders, galactosemia, and glycogen storage disease, with a focus on the nutrition interventions and key concepts associated with each condition. The episode wraps up with practice questions to help you apply what you’ve learned.Join the RD Exam Ready email list for new podcast episodes, upcoming YouTube Lives, and PDF notes from live review sessions:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @rd.exam.readyYouTube: @RDExamReadySubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down FIFO and LIFO inventory management and inventory valuation methods that are helpful to know for the exam day. Don't get mixed up on this topic, come study it with Zak. You’ll review inventory rotation, valuation methods, and how FIFO and LIFO differ when determining inventory value and cost. The episode wraps up with practice questions to help you apply these concepts on exam day.📢 JOIN RD EXAM READY LIVE — SEPTEMBER 16!Join Zak on YouTube at 7:00 PM Central Time for a review of community nutrition programs and community needs assessments.https://www.youtube.com/live/yASHI5g6ecU?si=k9Wgs0BOnlN5lsgaJoin the email list for notes and updates:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @rd.exam.readyYouTube: RD Exam ReadyListen or watch anywhere:https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcastSubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙