296: Ultraprocessed Foods in Focus: How is the Food Industry Responding? – Rocco Renaldi
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Release Date: 10/16/2025
302: Alcohol & Damp January: The Research on Moderate Drinking – Jennifer Tujague
Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast
Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: The health risks of heavy drinking are well-established. But what about the health risks of light to moderate drinking? More people, especially the Gen Z population, are leaning toward moderation of alcohol intake rather than going completely dry, shifting the popular “Dry January” challenge toward more of a “Damp January” trend. While the role of alcohol in health-related outcomes is complex and nuanced, a new...
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301: Hidden Hunger: Closing the Gap for Healthy Growth in Children – Dr. Caree Cotwright
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Danimals. Dr. Caree Cotwright is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. Many kids don’t consume the proper amount of nutrients that are vital for healthy growth, chronic disease prevention, and overall health. This episode examines hidden hunger - when children consume enough calories but...
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300: GLP-1 Meds and Then What? Turning Weight Loss into Lifelong Wellness – Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & OIKOS. Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. This episode explores strategies for maintaining weight loss and overall wellness following the use of GLP-1 medications. Listeners will learn how behavioral, nutritional and clinical approaches can help patients...
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299: Food, Culture, and Care: Type 2 Diabetes Risk Reduction & Management – Constance Brown-Riggs
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Light + Fit. Constance Brown-Riggs is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. This episode explores how culturally relevant, patient-centered nutrition strategies can support Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) risk reduction. Through an evidence-based lens, it highlights the role of flexible eating patterns and...
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298: Support Gut Health & Holistic Wellbeing with Science-Based Strategies – Dr. Hannah Holscher
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: This episode is sponsored. Commercial support has been provided by Danone North America & Activia. Dr. Hannah Holscher is a paid consultant to Danone North America. No brands are discussed or promoted. Gut health and the gut microbiome play an important role in overall wellbeing, including digestion and immunity. This episode explores the latest research and practical strategies for promoting gut health through nutrient-rich...
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297: Weight Bias, Diabetes Distress & Trauma Informed Care – Dr. Robyn Pashby
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: We know that there is not one single treatment approach that works for every person with obesity, however there is one type of approach we can use when discussing weight with every person: trauma-informed care (TIC). TIC is an approach that recognizes the possibility that many people may have a history of trauma exposure, and how this past or ongoing trauma such as abuse, neglect or food insecurity can shape a person’s relationship with food, body and health behaviors. Data show that 64%...
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296: Ultraprocessed Foods in Focus: How is the Food Industry Responding? – Rocco Renaldi
Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast
Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: Are processed foods truly undermining our health, or are they an essential part of a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply? Should the way we classify foods based on processing outweigh decades of national dietary guidelines—or are these systems flawed from the start? And what happens to public health policy when decisions hinge on classifications that may not be scientifically sound? Tune in to this episode to learn more about: ...
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295: Healthy & Sustainable: Exploring Food Values and Their Impact – Lauren Hoffman
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: In this episode, we explore the FoodMinds Conscious Consumption Index, revealing insights into consumer sentiment on healthy and sustainable food systems. Despite growing familiarity with the topic, less than half of consumers report purchasing healthy, sustainable options regularly. What’s driving this gap between awareness and action? Join us as we explore how people are thinking about healthy, sustainable foods. We'll discuss how...
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294: MAHA: A Call to Action – Dr. Kevin Klatt
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) is a public health-oriented slogan and initiative aimed at addressing the health challenges facing Americans led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Scientists, medical professionals and public health officials have criticized the movement, citing concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s past remarks and views regarding vaccines and public health. Tune in to this episode to...
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293: New Protein Research: How and Why Are People Prioritizing It? – Lucy Woods
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: Food ethnographer Lucy Woods has spent the last several years diving deep into the evolving landscape of protein consumption. Lucy’s expertise lies in uncovering the “why” behind the ways people eat, with a specific focus on protein – from red meat and poultry to plant-based options and protein-packed snacks. Her recent research revealed that 61% of Americans increased their protein intake in 2024, compared to just 48% in 2019. She’s been...
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Are processed foods truly undermining our health, or are they an essential part of a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply? Should the way we classify foods based on processing outweigh decades of national dietary guidelines—or are these systems flawed from the start? And what happens to public health policy when decisions hinge on classifications that may not be scientifically sound?
Tune in to this episode to learn more about:
· how UPFs are defined
· the NOVA classification system
· how much of our diet is UPF
· benefits of UPFs in the diet
· how and why the current public discourse on UPFs is “superficial”
· growing global distrust of science
· how the food industry is responding to criticisms around UPFs
· actions the food industry has taken to improve products
· how the food industry gains insights into consumer preferences
· the roles and responsibilities of food companies to educate and inform consumers
· collaboration between the food industry and policymakers
· what the future of UPFs might look like
· resources for more information