Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

The podcast episode features a conversation with Sarah Cano, a food technologist at Bluebell Creameries. Sarah shares her journey from being inspired to become a nutrition professional to her role at Bluebell Creameries, where she is involved in product development, labeling, and regulatory compliance. The discussion also touches on the future of nutrition and the food industry, highlighting the r...

The episode features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof PhD, RD and Neva Cochran, covering topics such as the discovery of nutrition as a career, the role of home economics in nutrition education, Neva's diverse career journey, becoming a spokesperson and mentorship, focus on agriculture and science, and mentorship and giving back. Neva Cochran discusses her involvement with Texas Women's U...

The conversation covers Lauren Couchois diverse career path, from zoology to nutrition, and her passion for nutrition education. It explores her journey, transition from zoology to nutrition, running a cafe, roles in school nutrition, and her transition to School Food Rocks. The conversation covers the role of School Food Rocks in helping school districts comply with USDA rules and regulations, th...

The conversation covers a range of topics related to careers in dietetics, including inspiration to become a nutrition professional, navigating a career in dietetics, landing partnerships and speaking engagements, using scientific evidence and data in nutrition, imposter syndrome, balancing clinical and fun side of dietetics, and the future of nutrition and personalized nutrition. Takeaways Networ...

The podcast episode features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof and Nic Zarate, focusing on the journey and role of a sports dietitian. Nic shares his inspiration to become a nutrition professional, his transition to sports nutrition, and his career growth, highlighting the challenges and rewards of the field. The discussion also delves into the day-to-day role of a sports dietitian and the...

The conversation covers diverse career paths in nutrition, the importance of evidence-based practice, and the role of advocacy and policy in nutrition. It delves into the journey and inspiration in nutrition, the intersection of psychology and nutrition, behavior change, and nutrition counseling. It also explores the transition from clinical practice to thought leadership, thought leadership and p...

The conversation covers a range of topics including the intersection of agriculture and nutrition, the career path in nutrition, the impact of AI in nutrition and agriculture, and the importance of flavor and enjoyable eating. Amy Myrdal Miller shares her journey in nutrition, her entrepreneurial experiences, and the significance of scientific evidence in nutrition. She also discusses the role of...

The conversation covers Gisela Bouvier's journey from a nutrition professional to a media dietician and LinkedIn strategist. It delves into her personal struggles, career transitions, and the impact of scientific data in communication. Gisela shares insights on embracing cultural foods, building a career in media, and the future of nutrition and dietetics. Takeaways Embracing cultural foods and ac...

The conversation explores Kara Collier in non-traditional career paths in nutrition, early career experiences, professional growth, and the role of science in health technology. It also delves into career development in a startup, upskilling and learning in a startup environment, behavior change, and personalized nutrition. The conversation covers the role of dietitians in bridging technology and...

The conversation covers the journey of Raeanne Sarazen in the food and nutrition industry, her transition to consulting and writing, and the impact of AI on nutrition and healthcare. The future of nutrition is discussed, focusing on AI and technology. Takeaways Diverse roles in the food and nutrition industry Transition to consulting and writing The impact of AI on nutrition and healthcare The fut...

The conversation covers Nora Minno's journey to becoming a nutrition professional, her transition into the nutrition career, her experience working at Red Bull, and her current role at WIP. It highlights the importance of nutrition professionals in bridging legal and regulatory requirements with marketing strategies for food and beverage products. Additionally, it emphasizes the value of willingne...

The conversation with Brittany Brockner covers a range of topics related to nutrition, dietetics, and the role of nutrition professionals in emerging companies and regulatory roles. It delves into the influence of childhood nutrition, the journey to becoming a dietitian, the role of scientific evidence in nutrition research, and the future of nutrition. Takeaways Nutrition professionals can play p...

The conversation with Bec McDorman, a regional dietitian, covers her journey from becoming a dietitian to her current role in food service management. It explores her experiences, challenges, and insights, emphasizing the importance of diverse career paths and the impact of personal experiences on professional practice. Bec shares her perspective on cultural nutrition, scientific data, and the fut...

Dr. Kristin Hicks-Roof, a dietitian and researcher, interviews Violeta Morris, a founder and registered dietitian at the Concierge Dietitian. Violeta shares her journey from becoming a first-generation college student to starting her own private practice. She discusses her transition from a sales role to opening her private practice, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and networking. The con...

The conversation covers a range of topics related to nutrition, regulatory affairs, and the food industry. It delves into the journey of a nutrition professional, the role of dietitians in the food industry, the impact of scientific evidence, and the future of nutrition and the food landscape. Key takeaways include the growing interest in whole foods and whole diets, the value of regulatory roles...

The podcast episode features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof and Lorena Drago, focusing on the intersection of food, culture, and nutrition. Lorena shares her journey to becoming a nutrition professional and a business owner, emphasizing the importance of cultural relevance, continuous learning, and the impact of science in nutrition. She also provides insights into the future of nutriti...

The episode features a conversation with Danielle Fanelle Haller, a pediatric renal dietitian, discussing her journey into the field of nutrition and her role in pediatric renal dietetics. The discussion covers her unconventional path to dietetics, education, and dietetic internship, as well as the evolution of renal diet and patient care. Danielle shares insights into empathy and patient care in...

In this episode, Dr. Milton Stokes shares his journey from growing up in a restaurant to becoming a dietitian and transitioning into agriculture. He discusses the importance of balancing flavor with nutrition, the diverse roles in a dietetics career, and the future of nutrition and dietetics. Dr. Stokes emphasizes the need for dietitians to reconnect with agriculture and highlights the role of sci...

The conversation delves into the intersection of AI and nutrition, exploring Raul's journey to becoming a dietitian, his professional roles and experiences, his role as a DPD director, the challenges of balancing a PhD and professional career, and the future of nutrition and AI. Takeaways AI and nutrition are intersecting in the future The future of nutrition involves precision nutrition and the i...

The episode features an inspiring conversation with Tony Castillo, a sports nutrition professional, discussing his journey, challenges, and impact in the field of nutrition and sports. The discussion covers topics such as the importance of finding a mentor and having grit in a sports nutrition career, the impact of nutrition on athletes, and the future of nutrition and sports recovery. Takeaways N...

The episode features Dr. Cindy Goody, a business to science consultant, who shares her diverse career journey in the nutrition and food industry. From early influences on her career to transitioning career paths, academic and clinical experience, retail, and industry roles, skills development, consulting, mentorship, and the future of nutrition, Cindy's story highlights adaptability, flexibility,...

The conversation with Ashley Robbins covers her journey in school nutrition, from reconnecting with a former colleague to her experiences and challenges in the field. It explores her inspiration to become a nutrition professional, her passion for school nutrition, and the impact of scientific data and evidence in her role. The discussion also delves into the challenges and future trends in school...

The conversation covers Morganne Brown's diverse career opportunities in nutrition, the impact of personal experiences on career choice, challenges and successes in private practice, the role of dietitians in healthcare, and the future of nutrition with a focus on the hyper fixation on protein. Takeaways Diverse career opportunities in nutrition Impact of personal experiences on career choice Chap...

The conversation covers Ashley Carter's journey to becoming a nutrition professional, her passion for nutrition and science, embracing cultural foods, the power of effective communication, overcoming challenges and persistence, teaching and impacting communities, becoming a nutrition professor, day-to-day work at Eat Well Exchange, the role of scientific evidence and impact, proud moments and lega...

The conversation discusses Kara's personal journey into nutrition and her transition to a nutrition professional role in a food company. The conversation then explores Kara's experience as an intrapreneur in the food industry, her role and responsibilities at Factor, the growth and impact of the nutrition coaching team, advice for dietitians and nutrition professionals, and the future of nutrition...