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Jul 2
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119 | When the Visit’s Over… But the Nut...

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN
About this episode

You’re walking out the door, wrapping up your visit, and then it happens—
 “...Oh, by the way, what do you think about ... ?” Sound familiar?

In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandria Hardy, MS, RD, LDN, to tackle the rapid-fire nutrition questions patients love to drop at the end of an appointment—when there’s zero time left to answer them well.

From weight loss and metabolism to carbs, supplements, and snacking habits, Alexandria shares how she answers these questions in a way that’s practical, respectful, and actually helps patients make better choices.

You’ll Learn:

  • What to say when patients ask for the fastest way to lose weight
  • The practical advice that helps patients apply what they already know
  • A smart trick for curbing nighttime snacking 
  • How to talk about metabolism without feeding diet myths
  • What to say when patients are confused about carbs, sugar, and artificial sweeteners

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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.

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