Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN
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Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition

As a clinician, your patients are asking:  “What should I eat for diabetes?” “How do I lose weight?” “My child is so picky. What do I do?” But here’s the problem—you probably didn’t learn much about nutrition in school. The National Academy of Sciences recommends 25 hours of nutrition education for med students. Most of us? We got maybe 5.   Enter Exam Room Nutrition. Hosted by Colleen Sloan, a PA and RD with over a decade of experience, this podcast gives you clear, actionable strategies to tackle those tough nutrition questions with confidence—even when you’re pressed for time. From picky eaters to diabetes management, I’ll renew how you approach nutrition.  

  1. 4D AGO

    102 | Blood Sugar Hacks: The Truth About Resistant Starch, Glycemic Index & The Glucose Goddess

    Can freezing rice make it healthier? Are cold potatoes better for blood sugar? And do viral blood sugar hacks actually work? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mindy Patterson, a registered dietitian and researcher, to break down the science behind resistant starch, glycemic index, and continuous glucose monitoring—and what actually matters for your patients. What You’ll Learn: ✅ What resistant starch is and how it affects blood sugar ✅ Why glycemic index might be outdated (and what to use ...

    33 min

  2. MAR 5

    101 | “I’m Barely Eating—Why Can’t I Lose Weight?” The Hidden Factors at Play

    It’s a struggle every clinician has heard: “I barely eat, but I can’t lose weight.” So, what’s really going on? In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian Sarah Allison, RDN to unpack the hidden factors behind why patients feel this way—and why simply “eating less” isn’t the answer. We explore: ✅ The metabolic slowdown that happens with chronic dieting ✅ How underreporting calories and forgotten foods affect weight loss ✅ The impact of sleep, stress, and exercise on metabolism ✅ Wh...

    31 min

  3. FEB 26

    100 | From RD to PA to Podcaster: My Story + 10 Nutrition Lessons

    When I started this podcast, I had no background in podcasting, editing, or marketing—just a passion for helping clinicians give better nutrition advice. 100 episodes later, here we are. In this special milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey. I’ll share the story behind my career as a dietitian-turned-PA, why I started this podcast, and the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way. Plus, I’m revealing 10 of my go-to nutrition tips—the ones I use with patients every si...

    20 min

  4. FEB 19

    99 | Brain Food 101: What to Eat for Mental Clarity & Focus

    If you’ve ever had a patient complain about brain fog, forgetfulness, or mental fatigue, you’re not alone. Cognitive health isn’t just a concern for aging patients—it affects everyone, from kids in school to busy professionals juggling a million tasks. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jenna Stedman, a Cognitive Performance Dietitian, who breaks down the science of brain health and what we can do to support it—starting with food. What You’ll Learn: The top nutrients that support memory, fo...

    32 min

  5. FEB 12

    98 | Functional Medicine: Legit Science or Expensive Hype?

    Have you ever had a patient do everything right—take the meds, follow your nutrition advice—yet they’re still struggling with symptoms? Chronic issues like reflux, IBS, and fatigue aren’t always solved with a prescription. So what’s missing? In this episode, I sit down with Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, founder of Precision Gut Health, to bridge the gap between conventional and functional medicine. We break down what’s science-backed, what’s pseudoscience, and how busy clinicians can incorporate func...

    33 min

  6. FEB 5

    97 | Toxic Food? The Truth Behind Nutrition’s Biggest Buzzwords

    Patients are overwhelmed with nutrition misinformation—“toxic foods", hormone imbalances, and glucose spikes. In this episode, I sit down with Barbie Boules, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in brain health and metabolic wellness, to bust the biggest myths your patients are hearing—and what you can say to set the record straight. Here's what you'll learn: Why “toxic” and “chemical” food fears are misleadingThe truth about hormones and weight lossWhether CGMs are useful for p...

    37 min

  7. JAN 30

    96 | The Nutrition Newsroom: FDA Bans Red 3, New Food Labels & a Shocking Cholesterol Case

    Welcome to The Nutrition Newsroom - a monthly update on the latest nutrition headlines, breaking down what's trending, why it matters, and how to explain it to your patients. This week, we're covering three hot topics: FDA Band Red 3 - What's the real risk? Should your patients be concerned?The FDA's New Proposed Food Label - Will this front-of-package label actually help consumers make better choices?The Most insane cholesterol case ever - A man's carnivore diet sent his cholesterol skyrock...

    17 min

  8. JAN 29

    95 | Secrets from Nutrition Grand Rounds: Nutrition Strategies for Stronger Bones

    Step into the world of Nutrition Grand Rounds with this exclusive sneak peek! In this episode, I’m sharing handpicked clips from our latest presentation on bone health, featuring two dietitians, Grace Rivers and Stephanie Turkel. With over 30 years of experience, they’re sharing actionable tips and eye-opening insights to help you guide your patients toward stronger, healthier bones. If you think you’re already covering all the bases with your patients’ bone health, think again. From the surp...

    13 min
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As a clinician, your patients are asking:  “What should I eat for diabetes?” “How do I lose weight?” “My child is so picky. What do I do?” But here’s the problem—you probably didn’t learn much about nutrition in school. The National Academy of Sciences recommends 25 hours of nutrition education for med students. Most of us? We got maybe 5.   Enter Exam Room Nutrition. Hosted by Colleen Sloan, a PA and RD with over a decade of experience, this podcast gives you clear, actionable strategies to tackle those tough nutrition questions with confidence—even when you’re pressed for time. From picky eaters to diabetes management, I’ll renew how you approach nutrition.  

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