9/26/25: Spooky RD Swag; Build Up Mini Meet Up at FNCE; What Happens When States Lose Trust in the CDC?; Question of the Day; Buy BUD a Coffee
Nutrition News YOU Can Use
Stop by our Mini-Meet Up at FNCE hosted by Build Up Dietitians moderator, Carol Ireton Jones. Carol will have some Build Up Dietitians pens and Miranda Reagan of Donut Season will have some special discount cards for her RD Swag. There might even be a few more Build Up Dietitians moderators for you to meet! Be sure to RSVP to builduprdns@gmail.com by 10/6 so we can save a seat for you. (limited spaces available)
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🤔Question of the Day
It’s pretty typical that people tend to put dietitians in a box and think all we do is work in clinical or schools (which is not a bad thing!) but they may not realize that dietitians often do a lot more. Dietitians may take on a variety of additional roles and responsibilities regardless of the setting where they work. Here are some of the things that dietitians do:
From RDs in our Clinical Group:
Samantha S. “I am now a practice manager for a weight loss surgery clinic….”
Nancy “I served on the committee for Continuing Medical Education at our hospital for several years. (I have a Master’s in Adult Education).”
Ashley F. “….Quality assurance….Marketing Director…”.
Trisha B. “During the Pandemic I managed the Housekeeping Department.”
Bonnie H. “Grant writing”
From RDs in our LTC Group:
Elizabeth A. “…coordinate food trucks to come to our site…”
Elizabeth O. “I transitioned from LTC to state surveyor.”
From RDs in our Renal Group:
Michelle A. “…Facilities administrator for dialysis center…”
Other RD comments:
Vanessa H. “Chief Safety Officer…. a part of the committee that determines protocols for fires, active shooters, disasters, etc.”
Carrie S. “…run our dining programs, manage vending contracts, coordinate employee events…”
Denise C. “I took care of the landscaping around the cafe patio.”
Ana G. “Stem cell research.”
Sarah S. “Lead physical training for Pregnant & Postpartum active-duty service members.”
Barbara F. “Maintain our internal webpages…”.
Leah M. “Social media content…radio show…event planning”
⚠️When People Lose Trust in the CDC…this is what happens
There are now TWO regional public health coalitions.
🎙️📖Podcast Recommendation: This Podcast Will Kill You
Author Mary Roach talking about her new book, “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy”
If you’ve ever wondered about prosthetics, what kind of crazy fluid used to be used for breast enhancement (olive oil? Really?) or the history of transplants - you may enjoy this podcast.
☑️Special Episode: Mary Roach & Replaceable You – This Podcast Will Kill You
🛒Dietitian Swag from Health at Every Style
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🚫Retraction: Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) study
Study supporting apple cider vinegar for weight loss retracted
“Quality concerns led to retraction
According to the release, there were several concerns regarding the study, which included its:
“implausible” statistical values;
approach to data analysis;
insufficient reporting methods;
reliability of raw data; and
lack of prospective trial registration, “which breaches BMJ Group’s editorial policy.”
Well, at least the sale of apple cider supplement made a nice profit.