Dietitian Course: Diet Trends in 2023: Talking Points

DIET TRENDS IN 2023: TALKING POINTS

Although 2023 is just getting underway, some new (and old) diet trends are emerging. NO doubt you have already been asked “What do you think about this diet”?

Food bloggers, nutrition experts and Industry insiders are constantly on the lookout for the newest diet trend each year and this information is seeping its way into our patients’ kitchens. What nutrition advice would you give your patients about these diets? Are these trends healthy or should we leave them in the past?

In this one hour webinar, we will investigate a few of the latest diets that may be sticking around for a while including Intermittent Fasting, Intuitive Eating and “Clean Eating.” We will also review some of the latest “hot topics” in the media such as confusion about seed oils, erythritol and more! Participants will learn the science behind these diets and what the research indicates for use regarding weight loss or health improvements.

Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:

Identify the latest diet trends including Intermittent Fasting, intuitive Eating and the history behind these.

Understand the science and research behind these diets and which patient population may benefit from them.

Be able to discuss these diets with patients, including patients who are seeking or have already had bariatric surgery.

Help patients implement these diets using simple strategies and meal plans.

Learn about the latest Food and nutrition controversies and what truth lies in these.

Live Webinar Date: Apr 06, 2023 (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)

Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 4.2.5, 8.3.6, 10.4.2

Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals

Number of Credits: 1.0

Level(s): 1

Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM

Holly Herrington is an accomplished Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with over 15 years of experience. She has worked as an Advanced Clinical Dietitian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, and weight management. She has also collaborated with the National Dairy Council to promote health and wellness through dairy education.

Holly has contributed to textbook chapters on nutrition for bariatric surgery and weight regain after bariatric surgery. She has been an invited lecturer and presenter at renowned medical conferences such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS). Additionally, she has been a featured expert for media outlets such as WGN, FOX News Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, US News and World Report, Men's Health, and the Chicago Tribune.

Her clinical interests span a range of areas, including weight loss and bariatric surgery, diabetes management, cardiovascular health, gastrointestinal health, women's health, the gut microbiome, and prenatal nutrition. Given her deep expertise and extensive experience, Holly Herrington is a reliable resource for evidence-based nutrition advice and guidance.