"Know this Chart"

As I draw near to the end of my 9-month dietetic internship in Chicago, things are getting very busy!  I am currently in "staff relief" where I function as a real Registered Dietitian by taking over 2 entire wards (under RD supervision of course).  It is a huge challenge and I feel the weight of responsibility for these patients.  I have a feeling that once this experience is over, I will feel confident about going out on my own for my first real job as a dietitian. 

That being said, we are starting to study for the upcoming national RD exam and had a 2-day test prep this weekend at the hospital.  In the words of our speaker:  "Know this chart" (picture of said chart provided here) and pretty much "Know this entire book"....

In case you don't recognize it, this is the infamous Krebs cycle; aka your metabolism.   When you go to an an RD for your healthcare, you can be sure that they have learned, studied, and passed a test including information on:

• Food science
• Nutrient composition of food
• Education and communication
• Research
• Management
• Nutrition Screening, assessment, and diagnoses
• Community nutrition
• Clinical normal nutrition
• Financial management
• Marketing and public relations
• Menu development
• Sustainability
• Safety and sanitation
• Nutrition and support science
• Equipment and facility planning

I am about to join the ranks of professionals that have passed this test, but not before I spend some serious time reviewing and studying the material.....once again....wish me luck.