Purchase the Study Smarter Method E-Book for the RD exam with 205 practice questions, or supplement your learning with an in-depth study guide. If you're looking for an all-in-one approach to studying for the RD exam, you can buy the e-book, practice questions, and all 10 study guides together for a discounted price.
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This e-book walks you through The Study Smarter Method for the RD exam - a new way of studying that applies how you learn to a flexible, efficient, and effective study technique. The download also includes 205 practice questions and all 10 study guides (400 PQs total!).
This e-book walks you through The Study Smarter Method for the RD exam - a new way of studying that applies how you learn to a flexible, efficient, and effective study technique. The download also includes 205 practice questions.
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In-depth study guide that covers food safety for the RD exam - from principles of food safety, food safety management, sanitation, and foodborne pathogens.
Includes worksheets.
Includes 8 study guide questions and 23 practice questions to engage you as you study the material
In-depth study guide on management concepts covered on the RD exam.
Includes 28 study guide questions and 26 practice questions.
Includes Worksheet Packet #4 in purchase.
Topics include: management functions, leadership styles, organizational structures, performance improvement models, management tools, management models, management theories, and miscellaneous management terms you need to know for the RD exam.
In-depth study guide that covers the nutrition care process and MORE for the RD exam - including NCP, ADIME, behavior change theories and strategies, NCP for individuals, nutrition through the lifecycle, and NCP for groups, populations and communities.
Includes Worksheet Packet #3 in purchase.
Includes 20 study guide questions and 51 practice questions to engage you as you study the material
In-depth study guide with information on research concepts - a portion of the RD exam that has expanded over recent years. Advanced questions allow you to practice what you read, and ample space for notes and your own study methods is provided.
Includes 22 study guide questions and 13 practice questions
In-depth study guide that covers calculations and formulas for the RD exam - from food service to finances.
Includes examples and practice calculations in each section to walk you through how to apply what you've learned.
Also includes 29 study guide questions provided at the end to help you put it all together and the Can & Scoop Practice Calculations.
In-depth study guide that covers food science for the RD exam - including physical and chemical properties of foods, inspections and grading standards, food preservation and packaging, food preparation, and biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Includes 12 study guide questions and 11 practice questions to engage you as you study the material
In-depth study guide that covers normal nutrition, digestion, and absorption for the RD exam - from macronutrients to micronutrients. Also covers the GI system, GI hormones, non-nutritive substances, and dietary supplements.
Includes 44 study guide questions and 15 practice questions to engage you as you study the material. Includes worksheets.
In-depth study guide begins with indications and contraindications to enteral nutrition support and parenteral nutrition support, with details on access, components, and calculations.
Includes EN/PN worksheets.
Worksheets found in Freebie Packet #2
Includes 25 study guide questions to engage you as you learn the material and 10 practice questions.
Covers menu development and procurement and production, from contract implementation to foodservice production systems and equipment.
Includes worksheets.
Recommend purchasing in conjunction with the Calculations and Formula study guide.
Includes 45 study guide questions and 31 practice questions to engage you as you learn the material
In-depth study guide on the 4 functions of the kidney, electrolytes, and dehydration. Includes questions to supplement your learning as well as space for notes, drawing, and your own study methods. Includes 7 study guide questions and 10 practice questions.
Includes worksheets.
Easily download all 118 worksheets, covering 24 different concepts
These worksheets can be used on their own to study for the RD exam, and if you've read the Study Smarter Method for the RD exam e-book then you know these are active learning activities to help you learn better.
These worksheets are also referenced in my study guides and should be completed as you come to the in-text prompts in the study guides.
Covering all conditions tested on the RD exam, this study guide summarizes nutrition therapy and MNT goals with helpful tips on what specifically to focus on.
Pair with the MNT and Malnutrition worksheets in Worksheet Packet #3.
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