In this episode of the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast, you’ll learn about the Exchange List. This trusted tool is extremely helpful. You’ll learn a general overview as well as a step-by-step breakdown of the exchanges. I also walk you through how to create a exchange list table for you to reference whenever you need it. 

Writing things out is very helpful when studying for a big exam like the RD Exam. 

Regardless of where you work, you'll need to know a basic understanding of exchanges and for the RD Exam, you may be asked to breakdown a meal. The tool you would use to do this is the exchange list. I want you to be prepared for any questions that might come your way.

This episode breaks down each category in the exchange lists: Starch, Fruit, Milk, Non-starchy vegetables, Meat, Fat, and Sweets. 

Lastly, this topic was requested by an RD2Be. If you have a topic you want covered on the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast, send me a message @jananichollrd.

Here's a glance at this episode:

[02:50] An overview of Exchange Lists - why they're helpful and important to know

[05:13] A breakdown of the exchange list categories

[06:50] Step by step process on how to create your own exchange list table 

[08:00] A breakdown of each category in the exchange lists plus examples

[20:29] An example on how to use exchanges to breakdown a meal - something you might have to do on the exam

[25:32] A story that comes to mind when thinking about exchanges