In this first AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode of the Sugar & Strength Podcast, host Kayla Girgen, RD, LD, CPT, pulls back the curtain to share the heart behind the podcast and a character profile ChatGPT created about her, offering listeners a deeper look into her journey and values.

From there, she dives into Sugar & Strength Academy members’ questions. In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How recognizing obesity as a metabolic disease is changing the field of dietetics
- Which blood tests are most helpful beyond a standard annual panel
- Why “normal” doesn’t always mean “optimal” when it comes to bloodwork
- How to decide which supplements are worth it—or not
- What supplements may be helpful when taking a GLP-1 medication

Throughout the episode, Kayla emphasizes foundational habits over shortcuts. Thank you for listening!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
02:44 Kayla, According to ChatGPT
10:09 Understanding Obesity as a Disease
12:39 Education and Testing Criteria for Registered Dietitians
17:13 Obesity-Specific Training Available for Dietitians
21:46 Recommended Blood Tests Beyond Routine Panels
27:31 Understanding Supplements: What's Worth It and What's Not?
38:35 Supplement Recommendations for GLP-1 Users

Keywords:
metabolic health, obesity as a disease, bloodwork, optimal labs, GLP-1 medications, supplements, AMA, Registered Dietitian


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Criteria for Obesity Certificate Course from CDR

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