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by Zak Kaesberg MS, RD
Your show to becoming a Registered Dietitian—simplified and supported. Welcome to the RD Exam Ready Podcast, where future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) get the tools, insights, and encouragement they need to pass the CDR Exam with confidence. Hosted by Zak Kaesberg, founder of RD Exam Ready and the Diet NPO Podcast, this show breaks down challenging exam topics, explores modern study techniques, and highlights the best resources to ensure you're truly exam-ready.
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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 💙
In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down the different tools used to measure body composition and the key concepts you need to know for the RD Exam.You’ll review body composition models, what different measurement tools assess, and when certain methods may or may not be appropriate for different populations. The episode wraps up with practice questions from body composition and other RD Exam domains to help you apply what you’ve learned.📢 JOIN RD EXAM READY LIVE THIS WEDNESDAY!Join Zak Wednesday 9/2/26 7:00 PM Central Time for another live review and practice question session on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/live/0pT6wyhleRg?si=VlFprN9y3peAM4p8Join 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 💙
In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down the gallbladder and pancreas, focusing on the anatomy, digestion and absorption, and medical nutrition therapy concepts you need to know for the RD Exam.You’ll review gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, nutrition interventions, and the differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis. The episode also covers pancreatic enzymes, nutrition support, and key MNT considerations, followed by practice questions to reinforce the material.Join the email list for notes and updates:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @RDExamReadyYouTube: RD Exam ReadyListen or watch anywhere:https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcastSubscribe, rate, and share!Happy studying, RD2Be 💙
Food Science: Fats & OilsIn this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down the food science of fats and oils and the key concepts you need to know for the RD Exam. You’ll review the functions and properties of fats, different types of fats and oils, and how their characteristics affect food preparation and quality.The episode also covers cooking with fats, smoke points, rancidity, storage, and other important food science concepts. Practice questions at the end help reinforce what you’ve learned and prepare you for exam day.Join RD Exam Ready LIVE on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 PM Central Time:https://www.youtube.com/live/Cc8wSaDz88E?si=-dHmodNrjMtJXjBrJoin the email list for notes and updates:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @RDExamReadyYouTube: RD Exam ReadyListen or watch anywhere:https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcastSubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙
In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down leadership concepts you need to know for the RD Exam. You’ll review types of power, leadership styles, and situational models while learning how to recognize these concepts in exam questions.The episode wraps up with practice questions to help you apply what you’ve learned and prepare for exam day.Join the email list for notes and updates:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @RDExamReadyYouTube: RD Exam ReadyListen or watch anywhere:https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcastSubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙
In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down the nutrition needs of older adults and the key concepts you need to know for the RD Exam. You'll review the physiological changes that occur with aging, how those changes affect energy and nutrient needs, and the nutrition recommendations most commonly tested on exam day.This episode covers calorie, protein, fluid, and micronutrient needs, age-related physiological changes, and the federal nutrition programs available to support older adults. The episode concludes with practice questions to reinforce these essential life cycle nutrition concepts.Join RD Exam Ready LIVE on Wednesday, July 29th at 7:00 PM Central Time:https://youtube.com/live/GZuazSMS0S8?feature=shareJoin the email list for notes and updates:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @RDExamReadyYouTube: RD Exam ReadyListen or watch anywhere:https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcastSubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙
In this episode, Zak Kaesberg breaks down how to choose the best nutrition problem statement using the PES format. You'll learn how to distinguish between the intake, clinical, and behavioral-environmental domains, prioritize nutrition diagnoses, and identify the most appropriate problem statement in common RD Exam scenarios.Through several patient case studies, Zak walks you through the critical thinking process behind selecting the primary nutrition problem, writing effective PES statements, and avoiding common mistakes when interpreting assessment data. The episode concludes with practice questions designed to strengthen your clinical reasoning and prepare you for exam day.Join the email list for notes and updates:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready: Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @RDExamReadyYouTube: RD Exam Ready LIVE and RECORDED Lessons Listen or watch anywhere:https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcastSubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙
In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak Kaesberg breaks down nutrition assessment—the first step of the Nutrition Care Process and one of the most important concepts for the RD Exam. You'll learn the purpose of nutrition assessment, how to prioritize patients based on nutrition risk, and the key assessment domains that guide nutrition diagnosis and intervention.This episode also reviews common nutrition screening tools, anthropometric measurements, biochemical data, nutrition-focused physical exams, comparative standards, and the role each plays in evaluating a patient's nutrition status. The episode wraps up with practice questions to help reinforce these essential assessment concepts.Join RD Exam Ready LIVE on Wednesday, July 15th at 7:00 PM Central Time for another live practice question session:https://youtube.com/live/-B2Gd0_MJac?feature=shareJoin the email list for notes and updates:http://eepurl.com/jvGxaAFollow RD Exam Ready:Instagram: @RDExamReadyTikTok: @RDExamReadyYouTube: RD Exam ReadyListen or watch anywhere:https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcastSubscribe, rate, and share with your study group.Happy studying, RD2Be 💙
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Your show to becoming a Registered Dietitian—simplified and supported. Welcome to the RD Exam Ready Podcast, where future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) get the tools, insights, and encouragement they need to pass the CDR Exam with confidence. Hosted by Zak Kaesberg, founder of RD Exam Ready and the Diet NPO Podcast, this show breaks down challenging exam topics, explores modern study techniques, and highlights the best resources to ensure you're truly exam-ready.
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