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Project 9: Preparing Study Suite® for the 2027 RD Exam Updates 1024 576 Visual Veggies

Project 9: Preparing Study Suite® for the 2027 RD Exam Updates

Big changes are coming to the RD and DTR Exam content outlines in 2027, and Study Suite is getting ready.  Internally, I’m calling this work “Project 9,” because it will become the next major version…

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Why Studying with a Timer Might Be the Best Thing You Do This Week 1024 512 Visual Veggies

Why Studying with a Timer Might Be the Best Thing You Do This Week

If you’ve ever sat down to study for the RD Exam and found yourself checking your phone, rereading the same paragraph five times, or just feeling mentally drained after an hour… you’re not alone. The…

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Feature Spotlight: Study Suite® Matching, a Fun Game that Makes Learning Stick 400 400 Visual Veggies

Feature Spotlight: Study Suite® Matching, a Fun Game that Makes Learning Stick

Tired of Flashcards and Practice Questions? Try Matching Instead Let’s be honest—studying for the RD or DTR exam can feel repetitive. Reading, answering questions, reviewing explanations… rinse and repeat. While those methods are essential, they…

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How to Solve Enteral Nutrition Math Questions in Seconds 1024 683 Visual Veggies

How to Solve Enteral Nutrition Math Questions in Seconds

Many students preparing for the RD Exam feel intimidated by nutrition support math questions. Enteral feeding calculations often appear complicated at first glance, but experienced test-takers know there are shortcuts that make these questions much…

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Feature Spotlight: Study Suite® Whiteboard Videos That Make RD Exam Concepts Click 400 400 Visual Veggies

Feature Spotlight: Study Suite® Whiteboard Videos That Make RD Exam Concepts Click

Sometimes you need more than practice questions. Sometimes you need to see it explained. That’s exactly why the Whiteboard Videos feature was created for our Study Suite software — to give students a visual, step-by-step…

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7 Signs You’re More Ready for the RD Exam Than You Think 1024 683 Visual Veggies

7 Signs You’re More Ready for the RD Exam Than You Think

If you’re preparing for the RD exam and thinking,“I don’t feel ready.”“I should know more.”“What if I’m the only one who doesn’t get it?” Take a deep breath. Imposter syndrome is practically a rite of…

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SMART Goals for RD Exam Prep in the New Year 1024 683 Visual Veggies

SMART Goals for RD Exam Prep in the New Year

A new year brings a fresh calendar, a blank page — and for many future RDNs and NDTRs — renewed motivation to finally pass the RD Exam. But motivation alone isn’t what gets you to…

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Feature Spotlight: Master Your RD Exam Prep with Study Suite® Flash Cards 400 400 Visual Veggies

Feature Spotlight: Master Your RD Exam Prep with Study Suite® Flash Cards

Preparing for the RD or DTR exam takes consistency, structure, and high-quality study tools. One of the most popular and versatile features inside our Study Suite software and apps is our Flash Cards module —…

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How to Build the Ultimate RD Exam Study Schedule (and Actually Stick to It) 1024 683 Visual Veggies

How to Build the Ultimate RD Exam Study Schedule (and Actually Stick to It)

Studying for the RD Exam can feel overwhelming—there’s a lot to cover, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of either doing too much or not enough. The truth is, the most successful candidates…

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The 5 Study Personalities: Which One Are You? 1024 683 Visual Veggies

The 5 Study Personalities: Which One Are You?

Studying for an exam isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience. Everyone has unique quirks, habits, and preferences that shape how they learn best. That’s why discovering your study personality can make a huge difference in how effective…

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Feature Spotlight: Study Suite® Library—Your Faster Path to Mastery 400 400 Visual Veggies

Feature Spotlight: Study Suite® Library—Your Faster Path to Mastery

If you’ve ever wished you could jump straight to the right explanation without thumbing through binders or tabs, the Library in Study Suite was built for you. It’s a searchable, filterable collection of articles designed to…

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Rest Is Productive: Why Taking Days Off from Studying Helps You Pass 1024 683 Visual Veggies
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Rest Is Productive: Why Taking Days Off from Studying Helps You Pass

Break the myth: “Non-stop studying = success” Cramming can feel productive, but it’s the least efficient way to learn for a high-stakes exam like the RD Exam. Your brain needs off-time to convert what you’ve…

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How to Tame Exam Nerves: RD-Approved Tips for Test Day Anxiety 1024 683 Visual Veggies
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How to Tame Exam Nerves: RD-Approved Tips for Test Day Anxiety

Anxiety on exam day is completely normal—especially when the stakes are high, like they are for the RD Exam. The good news? You’re not alone, and there are proven strategies—many backed by nutrition and behavioral…

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Meet Cara: Your RD Exam Chatbot Powered by Study Suite® 1024 1024 Visual Veggies

Meet Cara: Your RD Exam Chatbot Powered by Study Suite®

Who (what) is Cara? Cara stands for Conversational AI for Rapid Assistance, and she’s here to support you on your journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian. Included in the desktop Study Suite® software, Cara is…

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Study Suite® For Me 1024 594 Visual Veggies

Study Suite® For Me

Are you unsure as to which study guide will best fit your needs for studying for the RD Exam or DTR Exam?  We just launched a new tool to help you decide!  Introducing Study Suite…

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