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.
Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition
60 | Nutrition for Surgical Wound Healing
The impact of nutrition on wound healing cannot be overstated. The outcomes of a surgery are directly related to your patient's nutrition status prior to and after surgery. My guest and fellow Dietitian and PA, Erin Sherer, helps us understand the crucial role of nutrition and how we can help our patients on their road to recovery.
Key Takeaways:
- Focus on these wound healing nutrients: Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc
- Amino Acids and Collagen Exploring specific nutrients like arginine and glutamine, Erin clarifies their roles in collagen production and immune support. While dietary sources are optimal, she discusses the limited evidence on collagen supplements' effectiveness for wound healing.
- Multivitamins and Supplements While food is the best source of nutrients, Erin discusses how multivitamins and supplements can support wound healing, particularly in cases of inadequate dietary intake.
- Navigating Complications Through Nutrition Addressing common post-operative issues like nausea and constipation, Erin shares dietary strategies to alleviate symptoms and promote recovery, emphasizing the importance of personalized nutrition plans.
Resources
Grab the FREE Post-Surgical Nutrition Guide Here
PA Foundation Handouts
https://youtu.be/mIsnrEh84LA
https://youtu.be/lY53LwjS_X4
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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.
