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By Alicia M Jerome MS, RD, LD Weight issues are often discussed in terms of physiology, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle intervention. Yet one of the most powerful, and frequently overlooked, determinants of outcomes lies not in the prescription pad or treatment algorithm, but in the clinical encounter itself. Health Professional’s Guide to Treatment of Overweight and Obesity makes a compelling case that how care is delivered can either support sustainable behavior change or actively undermine it. For nutrition and health professionals, this represents a critical shift: effective obesity treatment should not only be evidence-based. It must also be stigma-aware, patient-centered, and...

Chronic pain is no longer a niche clinical issue. It is a defining public health challenge. Nearly one in four adults reports living with chronic pain, and new cases of chronic pain now outpace diagnoses of diabetes, hypertension, and depression¹. For nutrition and health professionals working on the front lines of prevention, lifestyle intervention, and behavior change, pain is not a specialty topic. It is foundational.

Breastfeeding is one of the most important—and sometimes most vulnerable—stages in the nutrition journey for a new mom and baby. While it is often described as “natural,” many new mothers experience significant challenges in the early weeks. For health professionals working with families, having the tools to address these barriers with evidence-based strategies and whole-person care is essential.

For athletes, recovery begins the moment exercise ends. Choices made in the hours after exercise determine how well the body repairs, adapts, and performs in the next exercise session. Strategic post-exercise nutrition is essential for optimizing glycogen restoration, muscle recovery, and hydration.

Here’s what every sports nutrition professional needs to know to help athletes refuel, rebuild, and rehydrate efficiently.

For decades, menopause was spoken about in hushed tones. It was a life stage to be endured rather than embraced. But the conversation is changing. With new research reshaping our understanding of hormonal health, cardiovascular protection, and cognitive resilience, menopause is being redefined not as the end of vitality, but as an opportunity to optimize it. Welcome to the new menopause.