11/21/25: Why Do We Become Dietitians?; A GLP-1 Exit Plan; Big Wellness is Bigger than Big Pharma; Changes to SNAP; Another Day Another Celeb Supplement

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Kendel C. “Zara Rowlands was my guide, she was the director of the dietetics programs at my college….I asked her if i could minor in nutrition, she looked at me like I insulted her cats and told me “you don’t minor in nutrition, you become a dietitian” so I did , forever grateful for her mentoring and I think she is one of the top ten people who have made an impact in my life.”

Barbara T. “My mom. She was the first dietitian in our country (Guatemala).”

Carrie L. “Deborah Boardley who taught my freshman year basic nutrition class at The University of Toledo. I was a pharmacy major at the time. She was so inspiring I decided to change majors. Prior to the class, I had no clue what a dietitian did.”

Heather A. “My great grandmother. She and some other mothers started cooking meals for their children with items donated by local merchants (pre-USDA school food program 1920s). She later became the manager of food services at that school and was an advocate of a balanced diet, keeping details recordings of her diet until very late in her life.”

Amie R. “After bad nutrition advice from an MD almost killed me a dietitian saved my life.”

Marlene R. “A cousin with Type 1 diabetes diagnosed early in life and a close friend who struggled with weight in childhood and teens.”

Cheryl M. “4H got me to love nutrition, then my Home Ec teacher suggested dietetics.”

Grace G. “My peanut allergy! I was diagnosed in the mid 90s and there was so little info available. It was very scary as a child and I almost never had experiences with adults (esp healthcare providers) who could relate.”

Lindsay K. “Everyone around me had their own ideas of what was a healthy diet, so I wanted to know the truth and help others know what was actually correct.”

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✅Articles to Check Out

1. How to Help Your Patients With a GLP-1 Exit Plan

   

   -💧Encourage Hydration

   -🍐🥩Prioritize Whole Foods and Limit Highly Processed Foods

   -🍽️Eat Small Meals Regularly

   -🍗🥩Lean in on Protein

   -🥦Consume Fiber

   -🛌🏽Get Enough Sleep

   -📋Continue the Healthy Habits

   -💬Pay Attention to Unhelpful Self Talk Patterns

   -🚶🏽‍♂️Emphasize Continued Exercise

   -🍎Use a Registered Dietitian for Personalized Nutrition Plans

❓Anything you would add?

2. “U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins has said the department will “completely deconstruct” the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in an effort to remove fraud and corruption from the program.”

   Any thoughts?

   👀Here’s what we spotted on LinkedIn from consultant Nick Budden

   “According to Q1 2025 data (provided by the USDA to Fox News):
   226,000 fraudulent benefit claims
   691,000 fraudulent but approved transactions
   $102 million in fraudulent claims & transactions
   
   Those sound like big numbers…
   Until you realize just how big the program is –
   And just how many people rely on it.
   
   Also using USDA data (latest available is 2024):
   There are 41,700,000 SNAP recipients.
   It costs $8.3 billion per month = $24.9 billion per quarter.
   
   So even if we take these “fraud, waste, and abuse” numbers at face value – and we probably shouldn’t – that means the head of the USDA is prepared to “completely deconstruct” a program that is currently achieving a 97.8% - 99.6% efficiency rate at doing its job of feeding hungry Americans *while simultaneously* creating an absolutely massive market for American farmers.
   
   According to its own website:
   “USDA has several mission areas including providing assistance to America’s Farmers, improving health, ending hunger, ensuring food safety, providing marketing assistance, and conserving and protecting natural resources.”
   
   If these numbers are accurate, the proposed action to “completely deconstruct” SNAP is wildly out of proportion to the scale of the issue – especially given SNAP’s central role in feeding Americans and supporting U.S. agriculture. Any major restructuring should be grounded in solid data and a clear understanding of the program’s economic impact.”

   ⚽3. Another Day…Another Celebrity Supplement

The Glitz and Glamour of Celebrity Supplements | American Council on Science and Health by Katie Suleta DHSc, MPH

“One of the biggest soccer stars in the world, David Beckham, has jumped into the supplement game. IM8 is a line of powders, meant to be dissolved in water or some other beverage, for “more energy, healthier gut, better sleep, and sharper mental performance.”

….why would this powder be different from any other supplement? The answer: it isn’t. It’s just affiliated with a major athlete and has invested heavily in marketing….IM8 is just another ploy for your hard-earned dollars while making you feel like you’ve invested in your health.

What IM8 ultimately demonstrates is that with the right mix of fame, scientific jargon, and inspirational messaging, you can sell almost anything as “essential.” But no supplement, celebrity-backed or otherwise, can replace science-based medicine, good nutrition, or the genetic lottery that makes Beckham look like Beckham. Don’t confuse slick branding for science; the only thing this powder reliably boosts is profits.”

4. 💊DYK? “Big Pharma vs Big Wellness”

This is because “wellness” encompasses many different areas that often fly under the radar …. from spas and wellness tourism to healthy eating, nutrition and weight loss. The Global Wellness Economy Reaches a New Peak of $6.3 Trillion––And Is Forecast to Hit $9 Trillion by 2028 -