1 hr 12 min
Money, Hidden Agendas, And Nutrition Advice: Tackling Misinformation as Nutrition Professionals The Dietitian Cafe
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- Health & Fitness
For our debate today, we will be discussing the hot topic of nutrition misinformation. In recent months it has been the subject of much debate amongst nutrition experts. We will be discussing the reasons behind the spread of misinformation, the damage it does, and brainstorming the best ways to deal with it. So, in this month’s episode, we’re tackling it head-on and bringing together experts who know their stuff to unpack nutrition misinformation and share their top tips on combating it. We're delighted to be joined by Anna Wheeler, a registered nutritionist with 20 years of experience in a range of nutrition roles along with Lauren Griffin, a registered dietitian with experience across both the NHS and private sectors.
Lauren Griffin is a HCPC Registered Dietitian working in the NHS and private sector. Lauren has extensive clinical experience in oncology, surgery, and ITU, among other specialties. Lauren is committed to continued professional development, completing her PENG clinical update in 2021 and presenting research projects at international conferences, including EFAD. Alongside her clinical work, Lauren runs her own freelance consultancy, providing 1:1 nutritional coaching and health writing. Translating the complex science of nutrition into practical strategies for everyday life. Passionate about dispelling nutritional misinformation, Lauren's recent focus on ultra-processed foods and continuous glucose monitoring showcases her commitment for accurate information, highlighting her advocacy for nutritional literacy.
Anna is a Registered Nutritionist with 20 years’ experience. Anna started her career at a trade association and then held various positions within multinational companies Unilever and Coca-Cola Great Britain – in local and global roles, catering, technical, communications and stakeholder engagement.
Anna started her consultancy business, Anna Wheeler Nutrition Limited, in 2017. She Co-Founded Nutrition Talent in 2018. Nutrition Talent is a nutrition consultancy and recruitment company specialising in the provision of nutrition expertise. Anna now works across the two companies, spending more of her time working for Nutrition Talent. Anna is co-host of Nutrition Talent’s Humans of Nutrition podcast.
Anna chaired Nutritionists in Industry – a group of nutritionists working across retail, manufacturing, caterers etc., for over four years and still sits on the committee.
Show Notes:
Anna’s website: https://www.nutritiontalent.com/
Anna’s Twitter: @NutritionTalent and @NutritionAB
Lauren’s Twitter: @LaurenGriffinRD
Useful documents and resources:
• Academy of Nutrition Sciences: https://www.academynutritionsciences.org.uk/
• CAP non-broadcast code: https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/advertising-codes/non-broadcast-code.html
• CAP broadcast code: https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/advertising-codes/broadcast-code.html
• The BDA and social media: https://www.bda.uk.com/about-us/the-bda-and-social-media.html
• BDA Ads and Fads campaign: https://www.bda.uk.com/news-campaigns/campaigns/campaign-topics/ads-and-fads.html
• Association for Nutrition’s Standards of ethics, conduct, and performance: https://www.associationfornutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AfN-Standards-Ethics-Conduct-Performance.pdf
For our debate today, we will be discussing the hot topic of nutrition misinformation. In recent months it has been the subject of much debate amongst nutrition experts. We will be discussing the reasons behind the spread of misinformation, the damage it does, and brainstorming the best ways to deal with it. So, in this month’s episode, we’re tackling it head-on and bringing together experts who know their stuff to unpack nutrition misinformation and share their top tips on combating it. We're delighted to be joined by Anna Wheeler, a registered nutritionist with 20 years of experience in a range of nutrition roles along with Lauren Griffin, a registered dietitian with experience across both the NHS and private sectors.
Lauren Griffin is a HCPC Registered Dietitian working in the NHS and private sector. Lauren has extensive clinical experience in oncology, surgery, and ITU, among other specialties. Lauren is committed to continued professional development, completing her PENG clinical update in 2021 and presenting research projects at international conferences, including EFAD. Alongside her clinical work, Lauren runs her own freelance consultancy, providing 1:1 nutritional coaching and health writing. Translating the complex science of nutrition into practical strategies for everyday life. Passionate about dispelling nutritional misinformation, Lauren's recent focus on ultra-processed foods and continuous glucose monitoring showcases her commitment for accurate information, highlighting her advocacy for nutritional literacy.
Anna is a Registered Nutritionist with 20 years’ experience. Anna started her career at a trade association and then held various positions within multinational companies Unilever and Coca-Cola Great Britain – in local and global roles, catering, technical, communications and stakeholder engagement.
Anna started her consultancy business, Anna Wheeler Nutrition Limited, in 2017. She Co-Founded Nutrition Talent in 2018. Nutrition Talent is a nutrition consultancy and recruitment company specialising in the provision of nutrition expertise. Anna now works across the two companies, spending more of her time working for Nutrition Talent. Anna is co-host of Nutrition Talent’s Humans of Nutrition podcast.
Anna chaired Nutritionists in Industry – a group of nutritionists working across retail, manufacturing, caterers etc., for over four years and still sits on the committee.
Show Notes:
Anna’s website: https://www.nutritiontalent.com/
Anna’s Twitter: @NutritionTalent and @NutritionAB
Lauren’s Twitter: @LaurenGriffinRD
Useful documents and resources:
• Academy of Nutrition Sciences: https://www.academynutritionsciences.org.uk/
• CAP non-broadcast code: https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/advertising-codes/non-broadcast-code.html
• CAP broadcast code: https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/advertising-codes/broadcast-code.html
• The BDA and social media: https://www.bda.uk.com/about-us/the-bda-and-social-media.html
• BDA Ads and Fads campaign: https://www.bda.uk.com/news-campaigns/campaigns/campaign-topics/ads-and-fads.html
• Association for Nutrition’s Standards of ethics, conduct, and performance: https://www.associationfornutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/AfN-Standards-Ethics-Conduct-Performance.pdf
1 hr 12 min