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
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 million tasks.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jenna Stedman, a Cognitive Performance Dietitian, who breaks down the science of brain health and what we can do to support it—starting with food.
What You’ll Learn:
- The top nutrients that support memory, focus, and mental clarity
- The solution to "brain fog" that people completely miss
- The Brain Power Plate—a simple way to build meals that boost cognition
- The facts about smoothies
Plus, practical tips you can share with patients—so they don’t reach for energy drinks when food is the real solution.
Resources & Links:
- Episode 80 | The MIND Diet: What To Eat For Brain Health
- Dr. Stedman’s Brain Power Plate breakdown
- Blog: 9 Questions to Ask About Cognitive Health
- Connect with Dr. Stedman: masternutritionlab.com | LinkedIn
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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.
