Nutrition Assessment

Sarah Rusnak

Lecture audio and "guest lecture" podcasts as part of the Nutrition Assessment course at The Ohio State University. Hosted by course instructor Sarah Rusnak, MS RD LD.

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20 episodes
Updated Dec 6, 2021

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Dec 6, 2021 · 40 min
Week 16: Understanding disability
The audio-only portion of class from Monday, December 6, 2021. In this episode we introduce some important concepts around disability. Watch: I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much | Stella Young Recommendation: UnDraw.co
Dec 3, 2021 · 38 min
Week 15: Systemic bias in healthcare
The audio-only portion of class from Wednesday, December 1, 2021. In this episode we introduce systemic bias in healthcare. Read: Hidden in Plain Sight — Reconsidering the Use of Race Correction in Clinical Algorithms Recommendations: SilverCloud at OSU Headspace on Netflix
Dec 2, 2021 · 51 min
Week 15: Biochemical assessment
The audio-only portion of class from Monday, November 29, 2021. In this episode we cover biochemical assessments, with a focus on the organs or systems these tests give us information about. Recommendation: Welly Handy Bandies
Nov 22, 2021 · 52 min
Week 14: Nutrition informatics
The audio-only portion of class from Monday, November 22, 2021. In this episode we introduce the concepts of informatics, nutrition informatics, standardized terminologies, interoperability, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Health Informatics Infrastructure. Recommendations: Kitchn Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix
Nov 22, 2021 · 52 min
Week 13: Assessing blood
The audio-only portion of class from Wednesday November 17, 2021. In this episode we cover a few fundamentals of hematology, nutritional anemias, and how to differentiate anemias. Recommendation: Adobe Spark
Nov 22, 2021 · 35 min
Week 12: Calcium, vitamin D, and NFPE Recap
The audio-only portion of class on Monday, November 8, 2021. In this episode we cover calcium and vitamin D assessment, as well as a brief recap of nutrition focused physical exam. Recommendation: Remember the Milk
Nov 22, 2021 · 43 min
Week 11: Micronutrient assessment
The audio-only portion of class on Wednesday, November 3. In this episode we cover physical signs and symptoms of micronutrient deficiencies, as well as some biochemical tests for confirming or clarifying those deficiencies. Recommendation: American Heart Association on Spotify
Nov 1, 2021 · 47 min
Week 11: Introduction to adult malnutrition
The audio-only portion of class from Monday, November 1, 2021. In this episode we introduce adult malnutrition, the problems it causes, and malnutrition screeners that are in use. This is leading up to our detailed discussion of each of the six adult malnutrition criteria for Nutrition Focused Physical Exam, which will be covered in lab. Recommendation: Boxed.com (not sponsored, I just like this site)
Oct 28, 2021 · 51 min
Week 10: Transgender assessment
The audio-only portion of class from Wednesday, October 27, 2021. In this episode we discuss the current state of evidence and recommendations for nutrition assessment with transgender patients. Recommendations: HRS Cares Resources mentioned: Caring for Transgender Patients and Clients: Nutrition-Related Clinical and Psychosocial Considerations - Rahman and Linsenmeyer 2018 Nutrition Guidance for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals - Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD RD LD and Jackie Price, MS RD LD
Oct 27, 2021 · 56 min
Week 10: Gastrointestinal assessment
The audio-only portion of class from Monday, October 25, 2021. In this episode we cover the various assessments and tests of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs of digestion. Do note that there are additional videos on the lecture page in Carmen. Recommendation: Scarlet and Gray Financial
Oct 20, 2021 · 51 min
Week 9: Older adult assessment
The audio from class on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. In this episode we cover concerns specific to assessment in older adults. Recommendations: Student Wellness Center Wellness Assessment
Oct 18, 2021 · 54 min
Week 9: Pediatric assessment
The audio-only portion of class from Monday, October 18, 2021. In this episode we cover nutrition assessment of the pediatric patient, with particular emphasis on the fact that unlike adults, kids are growing, and so they have different needs and different indicators for malnutrition. Transcript Recommendation: Office of Student Life Personal Safety Devices
Oct 12, 2021 · 37 min
Week 8: Mid-semester recap and intro to biochemical tests
In this episode we finish out the slides from cardiovascular assessment, and begin the discussion of biochemical assessment. Transcript Resources: Mayo Medical Clinic Test Catalog MedlinePlus
Oct 6, 2021 · 52 min
Week 7: Cardiovascular assessment continued
The audio-only portion of class on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. In this episode we cover methods to assess cardiovascular health as well as some of the laboratory tests used to assess damage to the heart. Transcript Recommendation: Buckeye PAL (Peer Access Line)
Oct 5, 2021 · 45 min
Week 7: Cardiovascular assessment
The audio from class on Monday, October 4, 2021. In this episode we introduce some of the vocabulary and terms around cardiovascular health, as well as connect the dots between What We Eat in America and the overall risk of cardiovascular disease. Do check out the lecture page on Carmen for additional videos that explain the concepts of heart failure, ejection fraction, and stress echocardiogram. Transcript Recommendation: CCAMPIS - Child Care Access Means Parents In School
Sep 29, 2021 · 53 min
Week 6: Fluid assessment
The audio-only portion of class on September 29, 2021. In this episode we cover body fluids and electrolytes, osmolality and tonicity, intakes and outputs, edema, dehydration, and oral rehydration solutions. Transcript Recommendation: Adobe Scan
Sep 22, 2021 · 54 min
Week 5: Diabetes overview
Introduction to the types of diabetes and the ways to assess blood glucose. Transcript Recommendation: Columbus Coffee Trail
Sep 15, 2021 · 52 min
Week 4: Diet assessment
The audio portion of class from Wednesday, September 15, 2021. In this episode we cover the different methods of assessing diet, and the pros and cons of each. Transcript Recommendations: USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection
Sep 14, 2021 · 50 min
Week 4: Measuring energy expenditure
The audio portion of class on Monday, September 13, 2021. In this episode we cover the methods of measuring energy expenditure: direct calorimetry, indirect calorimetry, doubly labeled water, and bicarbonate urea method. Transcript Recommendations: Planting calendar for Columbus, OH
Sep 14, 2021 · 52 min
Week 3: Strength, flexibility, and fitness
Audio from class on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. This episode is a high-level overview of exercise testing, with emphasis on how the RDN would work as part of an interprofessional team to track a patient's functional status and progress. Transcript Recommendations: Lynd Fruit Farm