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32 | How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label - with a Focus on Kidney Health
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Have you ever stared blankly at a nutrition facts label wondering what it all means? Or maybe your patient has asked you what they should look for on a food label? The nutrition facts label is an extremely useful tool for clinicians to use to educate their patients on making the best food choices. It is especially useful for patients following a therapeutic diet. Emily Campbell joins me today to unpack all the information that can be found on a nutrition facts label, in the context of kidney health. Emily is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator specializing in renal nutrition. Emily dispels common myths about kidney-friendly diets and highlights the importance of personalized care. The discussion emphasizes a food-first approach, allowing patients to enjoy a variety of foods while preserving kidney function. You'll walk away today knowing exactly what's on a food label and how to explain it to your patients, whether you're counting calories, protein or sodium!
Main Discussion Points:
- Interpreting nutrition labels for kidney health
- Inclusion of plant-based proteins in renal diets
- Understanding sodium, potassium, and phosphorus levels
- Personalized care and goal-setting for kidney patients
- The importance of a food-first approach in preserving kidney function
Connect with Emily:
Instagram | @kidneynutrition
Cookbook | https://kidneynutrition.ca/
Connect with Colleen:
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LinkedIn
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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.
Capitole
1. Kidney-Friendly Diet Nutrition Facts Label (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Food Labels for Renal Patients (00:11:03)
3. Digging Deeper Into Patients' Food Habits (00:16:42)
4. The Benefits of Dietary Fiber (00:25:48)
77 episoade
32 | How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label - with a Focus on Kidney Health
Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition
Manage episode 397145675 series 3529452
Have you ever stared blankly at a nutrition facts label wondering what it all means? Or maybe your patient has asked you what they should look for on a food label? The nutrition facts label is an extremely useful tool for clinicians to use to educate their patients on making the best food choices. It is especially useful for patients following a therapeutic diet. Emily Campbell joins me today to unpack all the information that can be found on a nutrition facts label, in the context of kidney health. Emily is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator specializing in renal nutrition. Emily dispels common myths about kidney-friendly diets and highlights the importance of personalized care. The discussion emphasizes a food-first approach, allowing patients to enjoy a variety of foods while preserving kidney function. You'll walk away today knowing exactly what's on a food label and how to explain it to your patients, whether you're counting calories, protein or sodium!
Main Discussion Points:
- Interpreting nutrition labels for kidney health
- Inclusion of plant-based proteins in renal diets
- Understanding sodium, potassium, and phosphorus levels
- Personalized care and goal-setting for kidney patients
- The importance of a food-first approach in preserving kidney function
Connect with Emily:
Instagram | @kidneynutrition
Cookbook | https://kidneynutrition.ca/
Connect with Colleen:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Sign up for the Nutrition Wrap-Up Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics and professional growth strategies delivered to your inbox each week.
Support the show!
If you love the show and want to help me make it even better, buy me a coffee to help me keep going! ☕️
Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.
Capitole
1. Kidney-Friendly Diet Nutrition Facts Label (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Food Labels for Renal Patients (00:11:03)
3. Digging Deeper Into Patients' Food Habits (00:16:42)
4. The Benefits of Dietary Fiber (00:25:48)
77 episoade
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