Chews Wisely [Patreon Preview] Can We Trust Dietitians? (On the Influencer Nutritionist Scandal)
Sep 28, 2023
Registered dietitians who partner with Big Food on sponsored posts and their trustworthiness are questioned. The controversy surrounding their overseeing trade organization, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is discussed. The podcast explores ethical concerns, challenges of working with brands, and the undisclosed sponsorship of posts by nutritionists. It also delves into the unethical relationship between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and leading producers of unhealthy foods.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Ethics and Partnerships in the Nutrition Industry
02:40 • 12min
Avoiding the Appearance of Impropriety and Conducting Business with Integrity
14:26 • 2min
Challenges of Working with Brands as Influencer Dietitians
16:41 • 2min
Questioning the Ethics of Nutritionists and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
18:31 • 4min