Diet NPO Podcast Zak Kaesberg

Episode 28: Management Theories | I'm a Little Chai

This week, Zak give shares the basics you need to know about our motivational theories of management. Come have a listen and enjoy some Chai on this one!

1. Under Herzberg’s Two-Factor Model, which of the following would be considered a hygiene-maintenance factor? 

A. Annual cost of living increase

B. Promotion 

C. Employee of the Month posting 

D. Growth opportunities



2. Based on McClelland’s Model, employees have a desire for: 

A. Achievement, Money, Power 

B. Power, Money, Individuality 

C. Power, Affiliation, Winning 

D. Power, Affiliation, Achievement 



3. Theory Y implies: 

A. Employees hate to work and need to be punished to complete work 

B. Employees love to work and don’t need to be managed to get work done 

C. Employees work better with a moral desire for higher quality 

D. Employees will be more productive if they know their productivity is being tracked





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Episode 27: Eating Disorders MNT | Wildin' Wings

This week, Zak give shares the basics you need to know about Eating Disorders as a nutrition professional. We apply it to some practice questions and talk some wings!

1. Anorexia Nervosa would be most characteristic of:

A. Overweight, binging, and purging

B. Underweight, selective eating, normal period

C. Underweight, Ammenorrheic, Anemic

D. Obese, Binging, Emotional Eating



2. Which of the following would be the nutrition priority for a patient who has avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder?

A. Russel’s Signs

B. Micronutrient Deficiencies

C. Hyperglycemia

D. Obesity 





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Episode 26: Baking Basics | Farmer's Market Dinners

This week, Zak give you the ins and outs of baking concepts you need to know for the RD Exam. Confused about the purpose of eggs? This one is for you!

1. A production line produced a dozen cakes for a party that all ended up having a fallen center. What was the likely cause? 

A. Too little baking powder 

B. Overcooking 

C. Too much mixing 

D. Excess sugar and fat 



2. What purpose does glute provide in baking properties? 

A. Causes leavening and CO2 production 

B. Helps with binding and trapping leaveners 

C. Provides salty taste to products

D. Provides moisture to products 



3. A cake with a dry texture likely had problems with: 

A. Too much water 

B. Too little egg 

C. Too much fat 

D. Too much flour





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Episode 25: Lung Disease MNT | Let Them Eat Cake!

This week, Zak hits MNT for Pulmonary Conditions and explains Respiratory Quotient. e rundown on how to plan a menu for your big event, or the RD Exam. Come get better on your MNT for a sweet treat after.


1. Which of the following nutrients would have the lowest RQ? 

A) Protein

B) Carbs

C) Fats

D) Amylose 



2. Which diet would be recommended for a patient with COPD? 

A) Small frequent meals, low calorie

B) Large meals, high calorie

C) Liquids before meals, high protein

D) Small frequent meals, high protein 



3. A patient with cystic fibrosis would be at most risk for: 

A) Obesity

B) Malabsoprtion 

C) Hyperglycemia



D) Hyperkalemia





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Episode 24: Menu Planning Essentials with Practice Questions

This week, Zak gives you the rundown on how to plan a menu for your big event, or the RD Exam. Come have a listen as we work on this concept together and prepare for any questions to come our way!



1. Food habits could be best characterized by ______

A) Nutritional content of the meal 

B) Satisfaction by the customer 

C) Sustainability costs 

D) Practices and attitudes for what a person will eat



2. Which is an example of good aesthetic practices for a meal? 

A) Grits with Chicken and White Rice

B) Tofu with Mushrooms and Cheese

C) Dill Salmon with Raw Cucumber and Toast

D) Orange Sherbert with Sweet Potato Soup





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Episode 23: Community Program Development and Flexible Lentils

This week, Zak checks in on situational practice questions and developing community programs. Come have a listen as we work on this concept together and prepare for any questions to come our way!



1. A group of people living independently in a senior citizens residence asks the community dietitian for information about shopping and cooking for one. What action should the dietitian take first? 

A) Discuss with the residents their current food shopping and cooking practices. 

B) Organize a grocery store tour to point out the single serving foods available 

C) Conduct a written survey with the residents to determine food preferences and nutrition knowledge 

D) Organize cooking classes at the senior citizens’ residence 





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