
Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition
As a clinician, your patients are asking:
“What should I eat for diabetes?” “How do I lose weight?” “My child is so picky. What do I do?” But here’s the problem—you probably didn’t learn much about nutrition in school. The National Academy of Sciences recommends 25 hours of nutrition education for med students. Most of us? We got maybe 5.
Enter Exam Room Nutrition. Hosted by Colleen Sloan, a PA and RD with over a decade of experience, this podcast gives you clear, actionable strategies to tackle those tough nutrition questions with confidence—even when you’re pressed for time. From picky eaters to diabetes management, I’ll renew how you approach nutrition.
Episodes
100 episodes
99 | Brain Food 101: What to Eat for Mental Clarity & Focus
If you’ve ever had a patient complain about brain fog, forgetfulness, or mental fatigue, you’re not alone. Cognitive health isn’t just a concern for aging patients—it affects everyone, from kids in school to busy professionals juggling a millio...
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Episode 99
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32:09

98 | Functional Medicine: Legit Science or Expensive Hype?
Have you ever had a patient do everything right—take the meds, follow your nutrition advice—yet they’re still struggling with symptoms? Chronic issues like reflux, IBS, and fatigue aren’t always solved with a prescription. So what’s mi...
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Episode 98
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32:52

97 | Toxic Food? The Truth Behind Nutrition’s Biggest Buzzwords
Patients are overwhelmed with nutrition misinformation—“toxic foods", hormone imbalances, and glucose spikes. In this episode, I sit down with Barbie Boules, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in brain health and metabolic well...
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Episode 97
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37:14

96 | The Nutrition Newsroom: FDA Bans Red 3, New Food Labels & a Shocking Cholesterol Case
Welcome to The Nutrition Newsroom - a monthly update on the latest nutrition headlines, breaking down what's trending, why it matters, and how to explain it to your patients.This week, we're covering three hot topics:FDA Ban...
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Episode 96
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16:36

95 | Secrets from Nutrition Grand Rounds: Nutrition Strategies for Stronger Bones
Step into the world of Nutrition Grand Rounds with this exclusive sneak peek! In this episode, I’m sharing handpicked clips from our latest presentation on bone health, featuring two dietitians, Grace Rivers and Stephanie Turkel. With over 30 y...
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Episode 95
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12:39

94 | Two Patients, Two Approaches: How to Personalize Weight Loss and Get Results
Ever feel overwhelmed when a patient asks for weight loss advice? Whether it’s helping a perimenopausal mom with a packed schedule or guiding a retired man managing type 2 diabetes, personalized strategies make all the difference.In this...
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Episode 94
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37:15

93 | Contaminated Protein Supplements!? An Expert Weighs In on the Truth
Have you seen the headlines about disturbing levels of heavy metals in protein powders? If you're panicking about whether your shake is safe, take a breath. In this episode, we tackle the fear head-on and uncover what’s fact, what’s hy...
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37:42

92 | Cycle Syncing: A New Way to Connect With Your Body
I’m the first one to call out "trendy" wellness approaches, so when I heard about cycle syncing, I was hesitant to say the least. Today's episode explores cycle syncing - a practice of aligning lifestyle habits with the different phases of the ...
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Episode 92
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26:44

91 | Picky Eating or Feeding Disorder? The 6-Question Tool Every Provider Needs
Colleen sits down with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, to break down the essential 6-question screening tool designed to help providers confidently assess feeding challenges in minutes. You'll learn how to spot red flags early, ...
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Episode 91
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32:01

90 | New Year, New Goals: A Framework for Goal-Setting That Sticks
Happy New Year! In this episode, we dive into the science of the Fresh Start Effect and why now is the BEST time to reset and refocus. Plus, I’m sharing my personal strategy for making 2025 a year to remember: reflect, plan, add, and sub...
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Episode 90
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14:27

89 | The Best of 2024: Nutrition Tips You Can’t Miss
It’s the final episode of 2024, and I couldn’t resist putting together a little something special for you—a mashup of the year’s best nutrition moments! From decoding BMI and tackling picky eaters to breaking down lipid panels, the truth about ...
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Episode 89
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31:59

88 | 10 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Guilt-Free
Congratulations to LaTasha Berk for winning 1 FREE year of Nutrition Grand Rounds! Thanks for playing Deficiency Detective.In this episode, I share 10 tips for navigating the holidays without derailing your health goals.
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Episode 88
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4:53

87 | Deficiency Detective: The Mystery of Cystic Fibrosis and Loss of Balance
Welcome to Deficiency Detective!A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Today's episode solves the case of ...
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Episode 87
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8:04

86 | Deficiency Detective: The Mystery of Muscle Weakness and Absent Reflexes
Welcome to Deficiency Detective!A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Here’s how to play:👉 Listen closely...
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Episode 86
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10:58

85 | Deficiency Detective: The Mystery of Disorientation and Edema
Welcome to Deficiency Detective!A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Here’s how to play:👉 Listen closely...
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Episode 85
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11:16

84 | Deficiency Detective: The Mystery of Dry Skin and Tingling Lips
Welcome to Deficiency Detective!A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Here’s how to play:👉 Listen closely...
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Episode 84
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10:27

83 | Deficiency Detective: The Mystery of NAFLD and Fatigue
Welcome to Deficiency Detective!A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December.Here’s how to play:👉 Listen closely...
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Episode 83
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3:05

82 | Picky Eating: A Dietitian's Unique Approach
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out how to expand your child’s diet without resorting to begging, bribing, or full-on dinnertime drama, you are not alone. In this episode, we’re discussing:Why those adventurous i...
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Episode 82
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38:57

81 | ‘No Sweets’ Isn’t the Solution: Smarter Strategies for Diabetes Education
Providing diabetes education is tough. Doing it in a 15-minute consult? Even harder! In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a strategy that simplifies nutrition education for healthcare professionals and empowers patients to make healthier food ch...
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Episode 81
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32:36

80 | The MIND Diet: What To Eat For Brain Health
In today’s episode, we're discussing a topic that often takes a back seat in mainstream health discussions but is a growing concern for both healthcare professionals and their patients: brain health and cognitive longevity. With Alzheimer’s rat...
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Episode 80
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34:12

79 | How to Build Food Confidence in Kids with Autism
Brittyn Coleman, a Registered Dietitian and Autism expert joins Colleen to discuss practical, research-backed approaches that clinicians can integrate into patient care to support children with autism.Brittyn shares practical ways to nav...
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Episode 79
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34:05

78 | Infertility Treatment: What’s Missing in Your Workup?
Infertility impacts 1 in 6 couples worldwide. Whether you're in fertility medicine or not, odds are you've worked with or know someone on this frustrating, exhausting journey. But what if there was a way to help patients navig...
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Episode 78
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31:53

77 | Why Forcing Kids to Eat Backfires: A Fresh Approach to Picky Eating
Ever had a parent tell you they’re at their wits' end with their child’s picky eating? Or maybe you’ve said the phrase, "Don’t worry, they’ll eat when they’re hungry," and wondered if that’s really the best advice. In this episode, we discuss t...
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43:06

76 | Are Your Assumptions Hurting Your Patients? Rethinking Ethnic Foods
You’ve probably heard of weight bias, but have you considered food bias? This is how our assumptions about ethnic foods might be impacting our patients’ care. As healthcare professionals, we can unknowingly categorize cultural foods as “unhealt...
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32:31

75 | Are Your Patients Taking Too Many Supplements? (and Don’t Even Know It)
Is turmeric the anti-inflammatory miracle it’s hyped up to be? Should vitamin D be on your radar for more than just bone health? Are probiotics worth the price tag, or are they just a trendy gut-health fad? And what about athletic greens—are th...
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Episode 75
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34:14
