4/24/26: B.S. "Wellness" terms; Spotting misinformation; Can you identify the area of dietetics?; Dodgy-Science & the Glucose Goddess; Creatine for Athletes?; vitamin K & newborns; Protein needs

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🗣️Some responses from dietitians---Can you guess what area of dietetics these RDs are in?:

James T. “GLP-1 approval checkbox”

Kate S. “I feed people who can’t eat”

Maricel L. “I’m the sugar feeds cancer myth buster.”

Jammie S. “Food therapist with a specialty in "clean your plate club" recovery”

Teala V. “I run around trying to get others to do their jobs, then math and write lovely notes.”

Jack T. “The poop patrol”

Amy E. “Making sure you get the worst tasting food when you don’t feel good.”

Mo L. “The Shill of Big Pharma & Big Ag to teach evidence-based health information instead of tossing unregulated supplements and “life hacks” at patients/clients to improve their health…”

Bekka M. “Free food giver”

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🔍Substack: Dr. Nicola Guess on the “Glucose Goddess”

“…people like Inchauspé don’t sound unreasonable or wrong. Because successful dodgy-science purveyors always say a few things that are partly right.”

For more on the “Glucose Goddess” see this article in McGill OSS newsletter by Jonathan Jarry featuring quotes from dietitians Abby Langer and Leah McGrath.

❓How much protein should we really be eating? Five things to know

1. Protein intake fuels the creation of important bodily proteins.

2. For some people, protein amounts are important for muscle retention.

3.Maybe there wasn’t a protein intake problem to begin with.

4. With all the protein talk, we might be neglecting fiber.

5.There’s no such thing as incomplete protein.

👶🏽👶🏻Why Your Newborn Needs a Vitamin K Shot - HealthyChildren.org

They don’t get much vitamin K from the mother during pregnancy. Unlike many other nutrients, vitamin K doesn’t pass through the placenta very easily.

Babies’ intestines don’t have very many bacteria yet, so their bodies can’t make enough vitamin K.”

⛹🏽‍♂️🏊🏽‍♂️From US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) What Do Athletes Need to Know About Creatine?

Is creatine performance enhancing?

“Consuming creatine, either in foods or supplements, can increase muscle creatine stores. Research has also shown that with the right training, creatine loading can enhance an athlete’s ability to perform tasks that require short bursts of power (less than 30 seconds in duration). However, not all athletes benefit from creatine since the training program itself remains the key component of success…..

Are creatine supplements safe?

“To date, no long-term health risks have been reported with extended use (up to four years), however, some people report short-term water retention and decreased urinary volume, resulting in bloating and temporary weight gain (2 -5 pounds). In addition, a potentially increased risk of compartment syndrome and muscle cramps has been reported.

In terms of anti-doping risks, athletes should be careful about using creatine supplements because all supplements come with some level of risk due to the post-market regulatory process, which means that products contaminated with banned substances make it onto store shelves…”

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