Have you ever been in the formula room in your clinic?  Do you ever feel like it's a sea of names and, if you're being honest, you have no idea what you're looking at? I completely understand. When I first started in pediatrics, I felt the same way.

On today's episode, we are simplifying the world of infant formulas. You'll understand the science behind standard infant formula, why there are so many different types, and how to choose a formula that's best for your patient. We'll even give you a simple visual to help organize the different formula types and when to use them. Lastly, we review 3 of the most common infant concerns – constipation, spitting up, and cow's milk protein allergy – and which formula you can suggest to provide symptom relief.

Our guest, Alayne, a pediatric registered dietitian, tackles three common concerns: constipation, spitting up, and cow's milk protein allergy.

Topics covered:

• How to know if a baby is constipated or not? (Hint: just because mom says she is constipated, doesn’t mean she actually is)
• What's the difference between rice starch and rice cereal in formula?
• How quickly should I see improvement with a hypoallergenic formula for cow's milk protein allergy?
• What is the typical composition of a standard formula and how are other formulas different?
• What about European Formulas?

By the end of this episode, you'll feel confident guiding parents through the wonderful, sometimes messy, world of infant formula!

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This is part 2 of Ask the Dietitian: Cancer Nutrition. Today we welcome back Oncology PA, Dane Thomas and oncology Dietitian, Julie Lanford who continue the conversation about the crucial role of nutrition in cancer treatment and survivorship. 

As more individuals live beyond a cancer diagnosis, the importance of dietary interventions to prevent cancer recurrence is on everyone's mind. And patient's are asking:

• "what diet should I follow that will prevent my cancer from coming back?"
•  "what meat should I eat?",
• "should I be worried about my BMI?" 

Today's episode unpack those questions and more about nutrition for cancer survivorship.

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Welcome to a new format that I'll be bringing to the podcast occasionally. I call it, Ask the Dietitian, where I feature 2 guests. One is a medical professional with nutrition questions and the other is a Registered Dietitian ready to provide answers. Today's conversation is between Oncology PA Dane Thomas and oncology Dietitian Julie Lanford who discuss the crucial role of nutrition in cancer treatment and survivorship. They explore various dietary considerations and practical tips for managing side effects such as weight loss, taste changes, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, and nausea during cancer treatment. Julie shares evidence-based recommendations and debunks common myths about sugar and cancer, offering valuable insights into supporting patients through their nutrition journey.

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Episode 49 | The Biggest Cancer Nutrition myths

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A gluten-free diet is the definitive treatment for patients with celiac disease, but it's not so easy to follow. Patients might ask you, "What foods can I eat?", "What can't I eat?", "Will a breadcrumb harm me?", "Do I have to eat like this forever?", "Should I take any vitamins?" Today I'm joined by Selena Devries, a Registered Dietitian specializing in celiac disease, to help us understand the gluten-free diet, the importance of preventing cross-contamination, and the critical role of targeted supplementation.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Cross-Contamination: Learn about common cross-contamination hotspots and practical ways to prevent them in both home and social settings. Discover the truth about kitchen equipment and whether you need to replace everything for a celiac-safe environment.
• Importance of Personalized Supplementation: Identify which vitamins and minerals are most commonly deficient in celiac patients and the importance of personalized blood work for tailored supplementation.
• Crumb Myth Debunked: Understand why a single crumb of gluten is unlikely to cause harm and how to communicate this effectively to both patients and their families.

Resources:
Newsletter Sign-Up: Exam Room Nutrition Newsletter
Selena on Instagram: Celiac Dietitian on Instagram
Celiac Now Resources: CeliacNow.org
Beyond Celiac: BeyondCeliac.org

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"My baby spits up a lot!" What the mom is actually saying to you as the clinician: "I'm really worried! Is something wrong with her?" and what the dad is saying, "Please, make it stop. I'm sick of being covered in vomit." Infant reflux is one of the most common concerns during routine well checks. Today I'm joined by Registered Dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert Kristen Gooch to help us navigate infant reflux.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Reflux: Learn about the prevalence of reflux in infants and when it typically peaks.
• Signs and Symptoms: Recognize common signs of reflux in babies, including excessive crying, arching, and poor weight gain.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: Discover the questions clinicians can ask to differentiate between normal reflux and more serious conditions like pyloric stenosis.
• Managing Reflux Naturally: Explore practical strategies such as positioning, feeding adjustments, and lifestyle modifications to alleviate reflux symptoms.
• Medication Considerations: Understand the risks and benefits of using PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) in infants with reflux, and the importance of careful evaluation before prescribing.
• Natural Treatments: Learn about over-the-counter options like colic drops and gripe water, and the evidence behind their effectiveness.
• Educating Parents: Understand why it's crucial to avoid dismissing parents' concerns about reflux and instead provide practical support and guidance.
• Can't Miss Diagnoses: Colleen reminds you of several other, more serious medical conditions that also present with reflux, that you CANNOT miss. 

Resources:
Join our Clinician-Dietitian Social on May 29, 2024 at 7:30pm EST. Registration required.
Connect with Kristen | @happytummynutrition or happytummynutrition.com

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Let's be real - getting a meal on the table after a long work day is so tough. Juggling an infant and a wiggly picky toddler makes the mealtime experience exhausting. But yet, study after study proves family meals are crucial to children's mental, physical and emotional heath.  In today's episode, we're joined by Registered Dietitian Sarah Schlichter to explore practical tips for transforming family meals from stressful events into joyful experiences.

Key Takeaways:

• Involve the Kids: Assigning each child a job in meal preparation or serving fosters positive exposure to new foods without pressure to eat them. Younger children can wash fruits and vegetables, while older ones can safely cut and season ingredients.
• Mindset Shift: Embrace flexibility and lower expectations to make family meals more enjoyable for both parents and children.
• Location Variety: Consider picnics, eating under the table, or dining outside for a change of scenery.
• Creating Memories: Focus on the experience of dining together (who doesn't love dressing up for dinner?!) rather than solely on the food consumed.

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Do you think carbohydrates or dietary fat affect the liver more? Are there any liver superfoods that support liver function? Should patients do a liver cleanse? These are real questions patients ask when diagnosed with fatty liver. I'm joined by fellow PA/RD, Cassidy Mccandless, to breakdown the nutrition facts for fatty liver disease management. 

Key Takeaways:

• Focus on carbohydrates: Emphasize reducing added sugars and refined carbohydrates, while encouraging consumption of whole grain options, fruits, and vegetables.
• Beware of saturated fats: While not inherently "bad," aim to limit saturated fats found in animal products, opting instead for leaner protein sources and unsaturated fats like those in plant-based foods.
• Avoid cleanses: The liver has a natural ability to detoxify the body without additional interventions.
• Make change sustainable: Encourage patients to make gradual, sustainable changes to their diet rather than embarking on drastic cleanses or restrictive diets.

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Dealing with unmotivated patients can be one of the most challenging aspects of our work as healthcare providers. For today’s episode, I’m going to challenge this thought: are our patients unmotivated or are they just having a hard time getting started? Changing habits is HARD.  Change takes time, patience, and persistence. It’s easy for patient's to become overwhelmed when faced with a difficult task  or one they think will be unpleasant. It’s human nature to want to avoid challenging things.

You'll learn a technique that’s used in cognitive behavior therapy that can be applied to patients to help them “get the ball rolling."

Resources:
Episode 45: A Mindset Shift for Overcoming Dieting Failures
Episode 42: 7 Traps of Goal Setting

Grab the companion PDF at examroomnutrition.com/weightloss, and let's confidently guide our patients towards their best lives in 2024.

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What is a Registered Dietitian and what do they do? Maybe when you think of a dietitian you think of the food police, spoiling all the fun. Or maybe you imagine a lady wearing a hair net serving hospital cafeteria food. Or maybe you think they'll just put your patient on a diet and hand them a meal plan. Can we even trust dietitians? Or are they all set outs, getting paid by Big Food to recommend highly processed foods?! To celebrate my 50th podcast episode (yay!), I wanted to make sure my listeners know exactly what what a dietitian does, how they work with patients and the immense value they provide to patients and  YOU, the provider.

In today's episode you'll learn why an RD's education makes them THE authority in nutrition and how you can collaborate with and refer to dietitians.  You'll gain a clear understanding of what diagnoses are covered by insurance, how to refer to a dietitian and what your patients can expect from their visit.

Sign up for the Dietitian-Provider Virtual Mixer!  Don't miss our next RD-Provider Mixer ... a quarterly, virtual meet-and-greet where dietitians and providers meet!

Resources:
Primary Care Provider Toolkit to Refer to a Dietitian - from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight are key to reducing cancer risk. However, when patients are faced with a recent cancer diagnosis or are undergoing cancer treatment, they are looking for answers. With over 1.9 million new cancer cases in 2023, the chances that you will care for a patient with cancer or one who is in remission from cancer is pretty high. There’s a lot of confusion, thanks to social media influencers, around things like soy, meat, GMOs, sugar and organic foods and their effect on cancer. My guest, oncology dietitian, Julie Lanford, is going to give us the facts about all of it.
 
Learn the answers to these common questions:

1. Does sugar feed cancer? 
2. Should I be keto/low carb?
3. Do soy foods cause cancer?
4. Do I need to eat organic foods?
5. Are GMO’s bad for me?
6. Is raw food better than cooked?
7. Should I avoid meat?
8. Should I avoid dairy?
9. What supplements/herbs should I take?
10. Would a probiotic help lower my risk?

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Online: https://cancerdietitian.com/

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