Nutrition Assistance Programs

From RD Exam Ready Podcast by Zak Kaesberg MS, RD

February 15, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

Zak reviews key Nutrition Assistance Programs relevant for the RD Exam and community nutrition practice.

In this episode of the RD Exam Ready Podcast , Zak reviews key Nutrition Assistance Programs you’ll want to understand for the RD Exam and real-world community nutrition practice. We break down what each program provides, who is eligible, and the income guidelines that determine benefits — from SNAP and WIC to school meals, older adult nutrition programs, CSFP, CACFP, and more. 📺 Upcoming RD Exam Ready YouTube Live — 2/18/26 Mark your calendar! We’ll be going live on Wednesday, February 18th at 7:00 PM Central Time with another review session designed to help you study smarter. More practice questions, explanations, and real-time support. You don’t want to miss it! 📲 Follow RD Exam Ready Instagram: @RDExamReady YouTube: RD Exam Ready 🎧 Listen or watch the podcast anywhere: https://feeds.transistor.fm/rd-exam-ready-podcast

People in this episode

Host: Zak Kaesberg

Topics covered

Nutrition Assistance Programs
RD Exam preparation
Community nutrition
SNAP
WIC
School meals
Older adult nutrition

Keywords

Nutrition Assistance Programs
RD Exam
SNAP
WIC
CSFP
CACFP
community nutrition
income guidelines
school meals
older adult nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SNAP, WIC, CSFP, CACFP, RD Exam Ready