Refeeding Syndrome is a condition that affects patients who have gone long periods of time without adequate nutrition or have malnutrition. 

This episode breaks down refeeding syndrome so you'll be prepared to answer any questions that may show up on the RD Exam. But more than that, if you find yourself working with people at risk of refeeding syndrome, you'll know what it is and how to approach nutrition safely with these patients. 

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

• What refeeding syndrome is
• How refeeding syndrome occurs
• Symptoms associated with refeeding syndrome
• How to safely start nutrition in patients at risk of refeeding syndrome

This episode was requested by a listener. If you have a topic you want covered on the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast, send me a message on Instagram @jananichollrd. 

AND, I take a minute to give a shout-out to another new RD who just joined our amazing community. Send me a message and let me know when you pass the RD exam so I can give you a celebratory shout-out too. 

If you're doubting your parenteral and enteral nutrition calculations, check out these resources that show you step-by-step how to calculate so you never doubt your math again:

How to calculate Parenteral Nutrition

How to calculate Tube Feeding

Here's a glance at this episode: 

[04:20] Who's at risk of developing refeeding syndrome

[05:50] What nutrient triggers refeeding syndrome 

[07:25] The mechanism behind refeeding syndrome

[08:55] Symptoms of refeeding syndrome

[09:55] What you can do as a dietitian to help patients at risk of develping refeeding syndrome