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
73 | Is That Supplement Worth It? A Clinician's Crash Course in Supplement Regulation and Safety
Can you confidently answer your patient when they ask if that greens powder or multivitamin they’re taking is worth it? If you’re feeling unsure, you’re not alone. We didn’t learn about supplements in school
That’s why I’m so excited to have Dr. Douglas Kalman on the show today. He’s a Registered Dietitian and a leading expert in supplement science and regulation. We’ll break down what every clinician needs to know to confidently recommend—or steer clear of—certain products. Plus, you’ll learn a few quick at-home tests that will help you spot a high-quality supplement from one that’s all hype.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Supplement Regulation: Think supplements aren’t regulated? Think again!
- Nutrient Timing: Discover why what you eat matters more for muscle gain than when you eat it.
- BCAAs Explained: Find out what they are, who actually benefits, and whether your patients need them in their nutrition plan.
- Greens Powders: Get the scoop on why you might be wasting your money and the smarter way to boost your patients’ fiber and vitamin intake.
- Supplement Quality Tests: Three quick at-home tests to check if your supplements are the real deal. Hint: If your fish oil smells fishy, it’s time to toss it!
You’ll walk away from this episode equipped with practical strategies to help your patients make informed decisions about supplements, and you’ll feel more confident navigating this tricky terrain. So grab your earbuds and let’s get started!
Resources:
ISSN Position Stand
Free Sports Nutrition Cheat Sheet
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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.
