Critical Care MNT

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast, Zak breaks down medical nutrition therapy for critically ill patients. You’ll review the metabolic stress response and how to identify the ebb, flow, and recovery phases, along with key nutrition considerations for patients with sepsis and major burns. Zak also covers calorie and protein prescriptions, when to use predictive equations, and why early enteral nutrition is preferred whenever possible. The episode wraps up with practice questions to help you apply what you’ve learned and feel more confident on exam day.