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 throughout the day and are never hungry before meals. Which of the following would describe their hormone...

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 understanding of one’s own beliefs, values and norms is known as __________. a. Process b. Outcome c. Structure d....

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 inhibits gluconeogenesis? a.  Glycolysis b.  Glucagon c.  Insulin d.  Glucocorticoids Listen in to...