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E-Newsletter • November 2024 |
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Editor's E-Note
The Virtues of Going Virtual
Many rightly argue that COVID hastened the adoption of remote learning programs and opportunities, including changing how providers delivered health care interventions and education. Unfortunately, the lack of preparation and support many educators faced when confronted with the abrupt demand for creating remote learning environments for their students during the pandemic led to widespread criticism of online education, especially within academic settings.1 However, with more consideration and preparation, the overall trend in education favors increased online learning opportunities and has positive data to back it up.
In health care, telehealth may reduce the burden on medical infrastructure, overcome geographic barriers, and increase flexibility of access for patients.2 Health care providers are also looking for ways to provide high-quality care while lowering costs. Telemedicine offers a cost-effective solution that can help to reduce the cost of delivering care while improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.3
In this month’s E-News Exclusive, Today’s Dietitian (TD) highlights a recent study showcasing the role of virtual teaching tools in culinary medicine, where they may enhance participant engagement and knowledge retention. |
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After reading the article, visit TD’s website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the digital edition of our November/December issue. There you can find articles on artificial intelligence in dietetics, how new generation weight loss drugs are impacting dietetics, medically tailored meals, and the rise of zero-waste retailers. You can also learn more about traditional African fermented foods and the role of the interprofessional team—with sports RDs leading the way—in collegiate athletics.
Please enjoy the E-Newsletter and give us your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter.
— Heather Davis, MS, RDN, LDN, editor
1.Cortés-Albornoz MC, Ramírez-Guerrero S, García-Guáqueta DP, Vélez-Van-Meerbeke A, Talero-Gutiérrez C. Effects of remote learning during COVID-19 lockdown on children's learning abilities and school performance: a systematic review. Int J Educ Dev. 2023;101:102835.
2. Shaver J. The state of telehealth before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Prim Care. 2022;49(4):517-530.
3. Shawwa L. The use of telemedicine in medical education and patient care. Cureus. 2023;15(4):e37766. |
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Virtual Culinary Medicine in Diabetes Care
By Heather Davis, MS, RDN, LDN
Culinary medicine (CM) interventions are setting the bar for the comprehensive delivery of nutrition care to diverse populations. With their integrated and adaptable toolset, CM approaches may be uniquely equipped to address the complex web of behavioral, psychosocial, and nutritional knowledge challenges faced by those struggling with chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
Appreciating the importance of disease prevention and management through nutrition and culinary education, a multidisciplinary team from the University of Texas in Houston set out to build a virtual CM toolkit (VCMT) targeted at improving the implementation of virtual cooking classes for low-income adults with T2DM.1 Their paper, published earlier this year, brought together a collaborative team of experts, including RDs, chef-RDs, behavioral scientists, and public health professionals. They pulled from their combined experience conducting previous CM interventions, including working within the Nourish program, which is an adjunct training program for dietetic interns at the University of Texas Health Science Center at the Houston School of Public Health consisting of a holistic garden, a culinary research and demonstration kitchen, and a patient simulation lab.1
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Study: Time-Restricted Eating May Improve Health of Adults With Metabolic Syndrome
It’s estimated that more than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a grouping of medical conditions that can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Risk factors attributed to the syndrome include elevated blood sugar, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
In a recent collaborative clinical trial entitled TIMET, researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and the Salk Institute found that a form of intermittent fasting, called time-restricted eating, could improve the health of participants diagnosed with metabolic syndrome and prediabetes.
The study, published online in the Annals of Internal Medicine, demonstrated significant improvements in key markers of cardiometabolic health, including blood sugar and cholesterol and lower levels of hemoglobin A1c, a marker of long-term blood sugar management.
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Cutting Back on Carbs Could Help People With Type 2 Diabetes
A new study suggests that a low-carb diet may be effective in correcting beta cell misfunction, according to U.S. News. The study observed 57 people with type 2 diabetes and placed them on either a low-carb or a high-carb diet. The low-carb diet group saw significant improvements.
Ozempic Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk in People With Type 2 Diabetes
The active ingredient, semaglutide, used in popular GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, may reduce the chance of Alzheimer’s, reports NBC News. The findings were published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia. In addition, Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic, is funding a study looking at 3,000 patients with mild cognitive impairment, one-half treated with semaglutide and the other a placebo. Those results are expected next year. |
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Finding the Plant Substitute
For people aiming for a more plant-focused or gluten-free diet, finding the swaps for foods or nutrients they are looking to retain can be tricky. Make It Plant lets users find substitutes for the foods they still need. The app provides recipes weekly and users can search a food to “make it plant” and find an alternative. Make It Plant can be downloaded on iOS.
Discovering Healthful Supplements
Finding the right supplements can be like throwing a dart blindfolded. HealthKart: Fitness for All can help add some direction to the process. The app lets users search its database of supplements—and other health accessories—according to needs and provides authenticity checks. The app can be downloaded on the Google Play Store and iOS. |
In the January Issue
• Food Waste Solutions in the 2024 Farm Bill
• The Risks of Undereating for Weight Loss
• Unpacking Nondietitian Nutrition Credentials
• Supplements for Athletes |
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COVER STORY
Artificial Intelligence in Dietetics
AI technology is here but what does this mean for RDs and nutrition practice? Discover how and why dietitians are necessary to support the evolution of the tech-enhanced world of health care and how to stay up to date on the latest innovations in the industry.
FEATURE
The Impact of New Weight Loss Drugs on Dietetics
How have advances in new weight loss medications affected dietetics? To understand their impacts on nutrition care, Today’s Dietitian talked to weight-inclusive and weight-management dietitians, and those in between.
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