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
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 episode, Colleen is joined by Whittany, Co-Founder of Alterra Health and a Registered Dietitian specializing in bariatric care and medical weight loss. Together, they tackle two real-life patient scenarios to illustrate how clincians can deliver personalized, effective weight loss strategies. From protein planners to non-scale victories, discover how to simplify patient conversations, focus on overall health, and help your patients make meaningful progress.
Key Takeaways:
- Personalized Weight Loss Advice: Tailor your guidance to meet patients’ unique lifestyles and challenges.
- Practical Tools for Clinicians: Learn how to use protein planners, food swaps, and habit trackers effectively.
- Non-Scale Victories: Reframe goals to focus on health, energy, and longevity, not just the scale.
- Case-Based Learning: See how to approach weight loss for a busy perimenopausal mom and a diabetic retiree.
🎉 Bonus: Share this episode in your Instagram stories and tag @examroomnutrition for a chance to win a pair of Lilly Trotters compression socks! Winner to be announced 01/26/2025. Must be a resident of the USA to win.
Freebies and Resources:
Protein Planner and Protein List - free download
Episode 68 | The Right Way to Talk Weight: Simple Tips for Busy, Burned-Out Clinicians
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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.
