It's getting hot on the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast. Nutrition support is one of those topics that can be overwhelming to both dietetic interns...and dietitians too. If you think you're the only one confused about nutrition support, trust me, you're not alone.
I was there once. I thought I'd never figure it out and even got to the point where I accepted it was something I just wouldn't understand. I thought it just wasn't for me.
But then I found myself unexpectedly working in clinical and eventually became a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC). Suddenly, I was calculating Tube Feeding and Parenteral Nutrition all the time and it became a favorite of mine.
This episode clarifies the difference between tube feeding (also called Enteral Nutrition) and Parenteral Nutrition (both TPN and PPN) by breaking down key concepts so they're easy to understand.
This is what you'll learn in this episode:
1. The BIG difference between Tube Feeding and TPN and why you should
never mix the two up (Hint: I share a story to reinforce why this is so important)
2. The different access routes for enteral and parenteral nutrition
3. The nutrition formulas used in each type of nutrition support and the differences in macronutrients
If you want to feel confident in nutrition support, this episode is for you.
As you listen to this episode, ask yourself this question:
What resonated with me the most and what can I apply today, whether at work or while studying for the exam?
Resources: My goal is to make concepts a little easier for you to follow and understand. So I created a cheat sheet for you that breaks down TPN and Tube Feeding. You can get your free copy
here.
If you're looking for a step-by-step guide on how to calculate parenteral nutrition, check out this guide. If you're a visual learner and need an outline of steps, this is the person resource for you. Click here to learn more:
How to Calculate Parenteral Nutrition.Need help with Enteral Nutrition (aka Tube Feeding), this is the guide for you. Click here to learn more:
How to Calculate Enteral Nutrition. Episode Transcript 
