RD Exam Ready Podcast

Choosing Nutrition Problems (PES)

July 19, 2026·23 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

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 💙

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