Dietitians Only

Keeping Up With Changes in Nutrition Best Practices

In this episode of Dietitians Only, we’re recapping some nutrition best practice recommendations that are frequently forgotten or overlooked. Tune in to hear seasoned dietitian, Amy Hurd, RD, LDN debunk some myths surrounding gastric residual volumes, albumin, glucose control, and micronutrient supplementation.  References:  * “Vitamin A and Carotenoids - Health Professional Fact Sheet.” Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminA-HealthProfessional/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.  * “Vitamin C - Health Professional Fact Sheet.” Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.  * Older Adults: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2019 | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association (diabetesjournals.org) [https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/42/Supplement_1/S139/31370/12-Older-Adults-Standards-of-Medical-Care-in]  * (2019), Parenteral Provision of Micronutrients to Adult Patients: An Expert Consensus Paper. Journal  of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 43: S1-S3. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.1517 [https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.1517]  * “Zinc - Health Professional Fact Sheet.” Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessional/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.  * Maxfield, Luke. “Zinc Deficiency - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.” National Center for Biotechnology Information, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493231/. Accessed 13 Mar. 2024.  * Murphree J, Mulherin DW, Morton C, Adams D. High-dose vitamin C therapy for symptomatic deficiency in a patient with myasthenia gravis and Crohn's disease. Nutr Clin Pract. 2022; 37: 1242-1245. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10800 [https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10800]  * McClave, Stephen, MD, Beth Taylor, D, DCN, and Robert Martindale, MD, PhD. "Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the Adult Critically Ill Patient Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.)." Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 40.#2 (2016): 159-211.   * Boullata, J.I., Carrera, A.L., Harvey, L., Escuro, A.A., Hudson, L., Mays, A., McGinnis, C., Wessel, J.J., Bajpai, S., Beebe, M.L., Kinn, T.J., Klang, M.G., Lord, L., Martin, K., Pompeii-Wolfe, C., Sullivan, J., Wood, A., Malone, A., Guenter, P. and (2017), ASPEN Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 41: 15-103 0148607116673053. https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607116673053 [https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607116673053]  * Bechtold ML, Brown PM, Escuro A, et al. When is enteral nutrition indicated? J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2022; 46: 1470-1496. doi:10.1002/jpen.2364 [https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2364]

Interview with Ashley Kitchens, MPH, RDN, LDN

In this episode, we hear from Ashley Kitchens, MPH, RDN, LDN, a well-known, plant-based dietitian with her own successful practice. Ashley talks about how she pivoted from 1:1 nutrition coaching to earning passive income with digital products. We also explore her journey with burnout, something that many dietitians can identify with. Tune in to hear Ashley’s inspiring story.    Show notes:  * Ashley’s website [https://plantcenterednutrition.us/]: https://plantcenterednutrition.us [https://plantcenterednutrition.us/]   * Free Digital Product Starter Guide [https://stan.store/ashleykitchensrd/p/digital-content-ideas]:  https://stan.store/ashleykitchensrd/p/digital-content-ideas [https://stan.store/ashleykitchensrd/p/digital-content-ideas]

Interview with McKenzie Rockwood, RDN, co-founder of Citrus Pear

Is cooking a lost art? Meet the dietitian entrepreneur who has set out to change that. McKenzie Rockwood, RDN is the co-founder of Citrus Pear, whose healthy freezer meals have taken over the Intermountain West. At her company, McKenzie heads up menu and recipe development. After spending time as an acute care dietitian, she saw the need to make healthy eating easier and is committed to bringing her customers and clients the tools to do so.    Show notes:  * Citrus Pear website [https://www.citruspear.com/]: https://www.citruspear.com/ [https://www.citruspear.com/]  * Follow us on Instagram: @citrus_pear

Interview with John Holahan of SimplyThick

You’ve heard of the brand, SimplyThick. Now, meet the inventor, founder, and president of SimplyThick, John Holahan. John is a larger-than-life personality who has dedicated his career to thickeners. He’s here to discuss IDDSI implementation challenges and how dietitians can help to overcome them. John also talks about his new dysphagia cookbook, TikTok fame, and how dietitians can really help those with swallowing difficulties.     Show notes:  * TikTok: @simplythickjohn  * SimplyThick website [https://www.simplythick.com/]: https://www.simplythick.com [https://www.simplythick.com/]   * Modern Dysphagia Cooking cookbook [https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Dysphagia-Cooking-Favorites-Dysphagia-Friendly/dp/B0BSY2LWVZ?maas=maas_adg_4B7B55F454678EEE434E4837FDFC34F1_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas%E2%81%A0]: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Dysphagia-Cooking-Favorites-Dysphagia-Friendly/dp/B0BSY2LWVZ?maas=maas_adg_4B7B55F454678EEE434E4837FDFC34F1_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas [https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Dysphagia-Cooking-Favorites-Dysphagia-Friendly/dp/B0BSY2LWVZ?maas=maas_adg_4B7B55F454678EEE434E4837FDFC34F1_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas]   * SimplyThick cutting board [https://www.simplythick.com/SimplyThick-Cutting-Board]: https://www.simplythick.com/SimplyThick-Cutting-Board [https://www.simplythick.com/SimplyThick-Cutting-Board]  * US IDDSI Festival: https://iddsi.org/Events/US-IDDSI-Festival-2024-(2) [https://iddsi.org/Events/US-IDDSI-Festival-2024-(2)]

Interview with Chef Vahista Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN of To Taste

Tune in to hear from dietitian, chef, and entrepreneur, Vahista Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN. Her career journey has taken a nontraditional path, and we’re here for it! Chef Vahista discusses her inspiration to co-found the culinary nutrition consulting and education company, To Taste. She also talks about her food philosophies, how she has gotten involved with nutrition in K-12 schools, and the importance of embracing flavors from all cultures.     Show notes:    To Taste is dedicated to bridging the gap between medical and/or nutritional advice and food flavorful food, ensuring flavor meets health. Their Whole Life Plate™ visually illustrates balanced eating, offering healthy food group portions and lifestyle advice, making wellness a delicious, accessible choice at every meal. Visit totaste.com [http://totaste.com/] to download your copy of The Whole Life Plate™ or purchase a copy of their book To Your Taste.