The conversation with Annette Maggi covers diverse career paths in nutrition, the impact of nutrition experts, and the challenges and opportunities in nutrition consulting. Annette Maggi shares her journey from public health to owning a nutrition consulting business, emphasizing the importance of building rapport and relationships, supporting retail dietitians, and empowering dietitians and nutrition experts. The future of nutrition is discussed, focusing on personalization and medication in the field.

Takeaways

• Diverse Career Paths
• Impact of Nutrition Experts
• Challenges and Opportunities in Nutrition Consulting

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Nutrition Connection Podcast
• 06:16 Transition to Retail and Consulting
• 11:22 Supporting Retail Dietitians and Impact of Mentoring
• 16:45 Balancing Science and Consumer Preferences
• 22:12 Supporting Retail Dietitians and Niche Groups
• 28:45 Challenges in Valuing Dietitian Expertise

Connect with Annette:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettemaggi/

The RD Exclusive (Retail RDs): https://rrde.memberclicks.net/

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

The conversation covers the journey of Colleen Sloan, a dual credential dietitian and PA, as she shares her non-traditional route to becoming a nutrition professional, her experience balancing career and motherhood, and the impact of evidence-based nutrition in her practice. Additionally, the conversation delves into the role of dietitians in healthcare, the impact of misinformation on nutrition, and the creation of Exam Room Nutrition as a platform to address these issues. The conversation covers nuanced nutrition advice, the challenges of podcasting and teaching, the transition from RD to PA, considerations for starting a podcast, the role of AI in nutrition, and the future of nutrition education.

Takeaways

• Non-traditional route to becoming a nutrition professional
• Balancing career and motherhood
• The role of dietitians in healthcare
• The importance of evidence-based nutrition
• The impact of misinformation on nutrition Nuanced nutrition advice
• Challenges of podcasting and teaching
• Transition from RD to PA
• Considerations for starting a podcast
• The role of AI in nutrition
• The future of nutrition education

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 05:30 Transition to Pediatrics
• 10:57 Starting Exam Room Nutrition
• 16:19 Podcast Impact and Speaking Engagements
• 41:06 The Future of Nutrition Education

Connect with Colleen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/examroomnutrition/

IG : https://www.instagram.com/examroomnutrition/

Exam Room Nutrition: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/homepage

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

The conversation with Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak covers her journey into the field of nutrition, her career path, and the impact of nutrition science on public health. It also delves into the role of leadership and the future of nutrition in the public domain.

Takeaways

• Leadership opportunities exist in various roles within the field of nutrition, and networking and communication skills are essential for success.
• The spotlight on nutrition science presents an opportunity to elevate credible, evidence-based information to improve public health.

Chapters

• 00:00 Inspiration and Career Path
• 05:40 Leadership and Professional Development
• 26:01 Impactful Initiatives in Nutrition
• 40:36 The Future of Nutrition

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

Connect with Wendy:

IFIC: https://ific.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyreinhardtkapsak/

Insta: @rdnwendy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.reinhardt.kapsak