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
136 | Pork’s Role in Modern Obesity Treatment
GLP-1 medications are changing the game in obesity care. Patients are losing weight, feeling full faster… and often eating less overall. But less food can also mean less muscle, unless we guide them toward the right nutrition.
In today’s episode, we unpack how clinicians can better counsel patients using anti-obesity meds, and how nutrient-dense, affordable options like pork can support satiety, muscle maintenance, and sustainable weight loss.
In this episode, we cover:
- How GLP-1 medications affect hunger, fullness, and food preference
- What makes a protein “high quality” — and why that matters for preserving lean mass
- How pork compares to other proteins like chicken, tofu, and beef when it comes to:
- Nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and thiamin
- Satiety and fullness
- Affordability and accessibility
- How to assess whether a patient is meeting protein needs — even with a reduced appetite
- The “Pork + Plants” strategy and why pairing protein with fiber supports GLP-1 success
This episode is brought to you by the National Pork Board’s Pork & Partners healthcare professional community, helping clinicians reframe the role of lean pork in a healthy diet. You can join here!
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 109: Is Pork More Nutritious Than You Think
Role of Pork for Patient’s Using GLP-1s
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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.
