Focus on Nutrition and Nutrition Science

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Progress in Peanut Allergy: What to Know About the First FDA-Approved Treatment Mar 27, 2020

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Host: Linda Bernstein, Pharm.D.

Allergic reactions to peanut are unpredictable in occurrence and in how they present, with some individuals experiencing severe reactions from even trace amounts. Fortunately, there’s now an FDA-approved treatment option available that—when used in conjunction with peanut avoidance—can help reduce the risk of these allergic reactions in children with peanut allergy, as pharmacist Dr. Linda Bernstein explains.

Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, & Happiness Through INTUITIVE EATING Mar 05, 2020

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Host: Maurice Pickard, MD
Guest: Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN

Fad diets are extremely popular and widely used when it comes to losing weight, yet there’s often no scientific evidence to support them. That’s why Christy Harrison, author of Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through INTUITIVE EATING, is here to dive into diet culture, fads, and intuitive eating.

Could Food Be the Medicine You Need? Jul 03, 2019

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Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN
Guest: Colin Zhu, DO

Everyone loves eating, but what if we told you that eating specific foods could be used as a primary treatment? Dr. Andrew Wilner is joined by Dr. Colin Zhu to discuss the combination of culinary arts and the science of medicine along with how he educates the healthcare community about culinary medicine.

Crohn’s & Colitis Congress: Nutritional Therapy for IBD: From Theory to Your Practice Apr 02, 2019

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Host: Kelly Issokson, MS, RD, CNSC
Guest: James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE

After the “Nutritional Therapy for IBD: From Theory to Your Practice” session at the second annual Crohn’s & Colitis Congress in Las Vegas, dietician Kelly Issokson and Dr. James Lewis recap the key takeaways, how you can implement those takeaways into your practice, and the benefits of recruiting dieticians and other healthcare professionals to provide your IBD patients with nutritional therapy.

Diet & Nutrition in the Management of IBD Mar 18, 2019

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Host: Lu Ann Cahn
Guest: James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE

Whether they’re not getting enough calories or not eating a balanced diet due to disease restrictions, patients with IBD often have difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. So how can you help them navigate these diet and nutrition challenges?

Filmed live at the 2018 Crohn's and Colitis Evening of Hope, Dr. James Lewis from the University of Pennsylvania discusses strategies you can implement in your practice.

The Bad Food Bible: How & Why to Eat Sinfully Aug 21, 2018

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Host: John J. Russell, MD
Guest: Aaron Carroll, MD

Over the years, the world of food has taken drastic swings, such as the demonization of butter in the '70s and today’s obsession with gluten-free foods to cut out carbs. Dr. Aaron Carroll, author of The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully, dives into the myths surrounding nutrition and why common sense might just be the answer to eating healthy.

Is the Rise of Allergies Due to Missing Gut Microbiomes? May 24, 2018

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Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP
Guest: Tanya Altmann, MD

To investigate the concerning rise in both asthma and allergies in children, Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Tanya Altmann, pediatrician and Editor in Chief of the American Academy of Pediatrics parenting books, to discuss why a missing component of the gut microbiome may be the potential cause and how nutrition and probiotics play a vital role in a child's growth and development.

Skinny Liver: A Closer Examination of Fatty Liver Disease Apr 12, 2018

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Host: Kathy King, RDN
Guest: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Fatty liver disease affects more than thirty percent of Americans, most of whom go undiagnosed due to the typically asymptomatic early stages of the disease.

Joining Dr. Kathy King is Dr. Kristin Kirkpatrick, author of Skinny Liver and Lead Dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. From diagnosis to long-term effects, Dr. Kirkpatrick discusses how fatty liver disease has become an epidemic among the American population and the role of nutrition and lifestyle guidelines.

Sustainable Beef Production: An Analysis of Cattle Industry Sustainability & Its Economic Impact Apr 12, 2018

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Host: Kathy King, RDN

With over 720,000 beef producers in the United States, the cattle industry has a huge economic impact on our society. However, many patients have questions regarding beef production and safety.

Dr. Sarah Place, Senior Director of Sustainable Beef Production Research at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, joins Dr. Kathy King in discussing the balancing act of economic, environmental, and social awareness inside the industry.

Intermittent Fasting: Is It a Fad or a Viable Therapy? Apr 12, 2018

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Host: Kathy King, RDN

Diet fad or bonafide therapy? A growing number of physicians seem to be asking this question in regards to intermittent fasting. Kathy King is joined by registered dietitian and health counselor Teresa Pangan. With over thirty years experience, Ms. Pangan reviews what intermittent fasting is, where it comes from, and how it could work for your patients.