Diet NPO Podcast

Episode 15: Van Conversion, Food Allergies, and Oatmeal Evolution  This week, Zak talks about converting a sprinter van, food allergies for the RD Exam, and the first (and latest) food he has cooked, Oatmeal!  1. Which of the following contains one of the top 8 food allergens? A. Oatmeal B. Rye C. Tomatoes D. Pork Loin 2. Which of the following is an example of cross-contact? A. Using a...

Episode 14: Football Season, Vitamin Sources, and Swedish Meatballs  This week, Zak talks about happiness in the football season, food sources of vitamins, and meatballs of Sweden.  1. Which of the following would be the best source of Vitamin D? A. Asparagus B. Sardines C. Oranges D. Edamame 2. Which of the following vitamins is essential for energy metabolism? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D...

EPISODE 13: Panama City, Dietary Religious Practices, and Ugly Desserts  Today Zak talks about his recent visit to Panama, the different dietary religious practices, and his ugly after-school desserts.  1. Which of the following foods would not acceptable for dietary jewish law? A. Grilled Sirloin with Onions  B. Tofu Stir Fry C. Cheese-Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms D. Chicken Alfredo  2. A patient...

EPISODE 12: Dissecting Practice Questions, Foodservice Systems, and Poached Eggs  Today Zak talks about his method for dissecting practice questions and putting the odds in your favor. We dissect these practice questions and discuss some foodservice systems that are common for the exam.  1. What is secreted in the bloodstream in amounts equal to insulin secretion and thus can be used as...

EPISODE 11: How do you get Movie Star Jacked? Biochem Practice and Stuffing Crepes  Today Zak talks about the physiology behind celebrities who get fit for their role, reinforce our biochem basics, and make crepes!  1. Which of the following hormones would be excreted the MOST in a ketogenic or very-low carbohydrate diet? a. Insulin b. Glucagon c. Leptin d. Testosterone 2. ________ is th...

Episode 10: Can I eat my way to Good Immunity? Practice Questions and Smoothies  Today Zak reviews some essential vitamins for supporting immunity. We also go through 3 Vitamin practice questions for the RD exam.  1. Xerophthalmia, is a condition most closely associated with ________ deficiency: a. Vitamin B6  b. Vitamin E c. Vitamin B12  d. Vitamin A  2. Which of the foll...

EPISODE 9: Tube Feeding Tolerance, MNT Practice Questions, and European Borscht  Today Zak talks about how he likes to manage his tube feedings intolerance and gives you a few practice questions to apply it.  1. Which of the following formula osmolality would be closest to that of normal body osmolality? a. 350 mOsm/L b. 450 mOsm/L c. 500 mOsm/L d. 750 mOsm/L 2. A 45-year old male arrive...

Episode 8: The 5 Functions of Management, Domain 3 Practice Questions, Carb-Control for Triathletes Today Zak talks the 5 Functions and of Management and attaches 3 solid practice questions to master this concept.  1. The management function in which efficiency and performance standard are measured is known as: a. Organizing b. Controlling c. Directing d. Forecasting 2. Using problem solving...

Episode 7: Acidosis vs. Alkalosis, MNT Practice Questions, and Chia Seed Puddin'  Today Zak discusses a challenging battle with knowing Acidosis vs. Alkalosis.  We also analyze 2 MNT Practice Questions related to Acidosis and Alkalosis.  A 40 year old male presents to the hospital with hypoxia. He has a past history of COPD and is O2 dependent at home. His lab values show CO2=65, bi...

Episode 6: Learn Cooking Methods, Domain 4 Practice Questions, and a Vietnamese Pho Favorite  Today we discuss common cooking methods in case you didn't train at the CIA or knew Anthony Bourdain personally.  We also analyze 2 Domain 4 Practice Questions about cooking methods using the process of elimination strategy!  1. Which of the following cooking methods involves dry-method coo...

Episode 5: What a dietitian considers “HEALTHY”, clinical practice questions, perfect munchies.  Today we're talking "HEALTHY" diets and what that term actually means. Learn what an average healthful individual should be eating for a wellful diet.  We also analyze 3 Clinical Practice Questions and I give you tips and tricks of how to eliminate answers.  **Hint: Are you smart enough...

Episode 4: Poor Appetite, Leptin vs. Ghrelin, and Turkey Tacos  The most read headline of an RD's career? Poor appetite persists. Today we discuss physiology of poor appetite, possible interventions, and the sometimes hungry hormone team of Leptin and Ghrelin.  We also practice an RD exam question about poor appetite.  1. An obese patient reports they graze on meals and snacks throu...

Episode 3: Proud as a Male RD, Cultural Competence, and Over-rising Breads  What is it like being a male RD in a female-dominated field? How your gender can be your greatest advantage. And how having female mentors has been so beneficial for me.  We also practice Domain 1 Questions for Cultural Competence (8:00)  1. The Camphina-Bacote model suggests that consciousness and understan...

How can AVERAGE students pass the RD Exam? Let me tell you!  Today I tell RDs2be how I passed the RD Exam. Learn how much time it takes, what resources I used, and my not-so-secret technique for test taking that coverts bad test takers to positive ones.  Hear my opinion on the Pork Tenderloin, an UGLY but not BAD staple for over-worked Midwestern family. 

Open introduction about purpose of this podcast and who this is meant for. Anyone with an interest in nutrition and dietetics may benefit from listening. Weekly discussions with a CDR exam question connected! This week I discuss Anabolism vs. Catabolism and review a CRD Exam question, in addition to give you my tips for a quality Eggplant Parmesan.  Today's Question: Which of the following in...