Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN

Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition

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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 ea...

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Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

17 | Healing Hearts: A Clinician's Guide to the Cardiac Diet 24.10.2023

Join Colleen and the heart dietitian, Kiran Campbell, as we unpack the basics of a heart-healthy diet. Having a cardiac event is life-changing, not only for the patient, but for their loved ones too. Telling the patient to "just follow a cardiac diet" is not helpful and doesn't lead to lasting changes that will protect the patient from having a recurrent cardiac event. In today&apos...

16 | Baby's First Foods: Best Practices for Starting Solids 17.10.2023

Do your patients ask you when and how to transition their baby to solid foods? Join Colleen as we navigate this exciting and often confusing journey with our guest, Jessica Penner, a registered dietitian with extensive experience in pediatric nutrition.  Jessica breaks down the importance of defining what a "solid food" means, debunks the age-old myth of starting with vegetables before f...

15 | Fueling Your Workout: Sports Nutrition Tips for Plant-based Eating 10.10.2023

Join Colleen as she chats with Natalie Rizzo, leading sports dietitian and author of Planted Performance. Today's discussion gives you everything you need to know about sports nutrition and how to perform at your best on a plant-based diet. Whether you're an athlete, considering a plant-based diet, or a healthcare professional seeking reliable nutrition information, join us in this impac...

14 | The Gut-Brain Connection: Nutrition Tips for Tackling Brain Fog 03.10.2023

Join Colleen and Dr. Tiffany, a renowned functional nutrition practitioner, as they explore the telltale signs that a patient's diet may be impacting their mental health. You'll learn about foods that promote mental clarity, focus, weight and sex drive. We dive into the significance of eliminating junk food and sugar and the importance of including foods like fruits, vegetables, fermente...

13 | Do's and Don'ts of Weight Conversations with Kids 26.09.2023

Has the parent of your patient ever said, "What can I do to get him (patient) to lose weight?" Finding the right words to address weight concerns can be extremely challenging, but it's essential for you, as the clinician, to foster a healthy relationship with food and body image. Join Colleen and pediatric Registered Dietitian, Leah Hackney, in this thought-provoking episode as we u...

12 | Boost Your Focus: Nutrition Strategies for ADHD 19.09.2023

Colleen Sloan explores the complicated world of ADHD management with Becca King, a Registered Dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. They delve into the role of nutrition in managing ADHD and debunk common misconceptions about food's impact on ADHD symptoms. Key Points: One-size-fits-all ADHD diets do not work.  Encourage flexibility and adaptability in dietary choices.  Learn st...

11 | Be Radiant: Overcoming Nutrition Challenges for Women Over 40 13.09.2023

Join Colleen and Registered Dietitian Barbie Bowles, where we discuss the unique health and nutrition challenges that women over 40 face. Discover actionable solutions to common issues such as elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, and weight management during perimenopause and beyond. Help your patients embrace this life stage with vitality. Connect with us on Instagram! ======================...

10 | Pediatric Nutrition MythBusters: 6 Claims Debunked 05.09.2023

Colleen is joined by Pediatric Dietitian, Ayelet Goldhaber, to debunk 6 of the most common pediatric nutrition claims.   Do eggs cause high cholesterol? Can kids have spices? Kids throw food because they don't like the food. And more!  Connect with us on Instagram! =============================  Exam Room Nutrition IG : ➡︎ @examroomnutrition Ayelet IG : ➡︎ @thekidsnutritionist Watch videos on...

9 | Kidney Stone Prevention: What Every Clinician Should Know 29.08.2023

Do you have patients who have suffered through kidney stones? What nutrition advice would you give them? In this video, Colleen Sloan discusses kidney stone prevention with the Kidney Expert, Melanie Betts. We discuss risk factors for kidney stones, tools to understand the root causes of kidney stone formation,  and the role of nutrition in supporting kidney stone prevention, including the impact...

8 | Understanding PCOS and Nutrition: It's More Than Just Weight Loss 22.08.2023

Colleen is joined by The Hormone Dietitian, Melissa Groves Azzaro, for an insightful discussion on PCOS and nutrition. We unravel the complex relationship between PCOS and dietary choices. Our expert guest walks you through the nuances of crafting a personalized approach for your patients struggling with PCOS. Key takeaways include: Tailored Approaches: Understand why a one-size-fits-all PCOS diet...

7 | Beyond Mac and Cheese: Strategies to Uphold the Feeding Roles and Overcome Food Refusal 15.08.2023

Colleen continues the discussion of picky eating with Pediatric Dietitian, Ashley Smith. Discover effective ways to support your patients in upholding their appropriate feeding roles, navigating challenges with food refusal, and managing instances of food throwing. Help parents teach their children to try new foods with the "Love it, Like it, Learning it" framework, where consistency and...

6 | Picky Eating: How to End Food Battles 05.08.2023

Colleen unpacks the topic of picky eaters with renowned pediatric dietitian, Ashley Smith. Discover the common challenges parents face when dealing with picky eaters and how you can provide practical solutions. Learn the art of communicating with parents effectively, empowering them to create a positive mealtime environment and foster healthy eating habits in their children.  Connect with us on In...

5 | Bariatric Nutrition Basics: A Clinician's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery 01.08.2023

In this episode, Colleen chats with Samantha Barone RDN about weight loss surgery and post-bariatric nutrition designed for primary care clinicians. Our expert dietitian shares valuable insights on motivating patients to embrace weight loss surgery while equipping listeners with essential pre-and-post-operative dietary strategies. Clinicians will gain the knowledge and tools to support their patie...

4 | Navigating Diabetes Education: Expert Tips for Clinicians 24.07.2023

Do you treat patients who are living with diabetes?   Join your host Colleen Sloan and Registered Dietitian Madalyn Vasquez, as they discuss the different types of carbohydrates and how to choose the right ones to stabilize blood sugar levels. This informative discussion will equip you with practical tips to help your patients achieve blood sugar control with an "All Foods Fit" model. Co...

3| Constipation Solutions: Discover Foods that Really Work 18.07.2023

Do your patients suffer from constipation? Join host Colleen Sloan and Registered Dietitian Patricia Skolnik as they unpack the best foods for constipation relief. Don't miss this informative conversation filled with practical tips to help your patients achieve smooth and comfortable bowel movements.  Connect with Us! =============================  Patricia IG: ➡︎ @patriciaskolniknutrition Ex...

2 | Nutrition and Stress: Equipping Family Caregivers 13.07.2023

Join Colleen Sloan and guest, Jessica Cording, as they reveal how nutrition can help manage your patient's stress and anxiety. Learn how to answer this question: "I am overwhelmed by caring for my loved one, are there any foods that can help calm my nerves?" Whether you work in mental health or not, this podcast will give you the tools you need to empower your patients to care for t...

1 | Discussing Nutrition: 3 Things Every Clinician Must Do 09.07.2023

Discover how to seamlessly integrate nutrition discussions into your patient encounters. In this episode, learn what you can expect from Exam Room Nutrition and then explore 3 simple, yet effective strategies for starting the nutrition discussion during a patient visit. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KGleyD5MonI Instagram: @examroomnutrition   Email: Examroomnutrition@gmail.com *Join a communi...

Welcome to Exam Room Nutrition 06.07.2023

Join Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN as she shares the vision behind the podcast dedicated to providing practical nutrition training for clinicians. The purpose of Exam Room Nutrition is to provide clinicians with valuable insights and practical tips to help you confidently tackle tough nutrition topics with your patients. Discover the exciting content that awaits you in each engaging episode. Let's...

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