65: Kelly Patterson MS, RD, LDN, CSSD - INDUSTRY / BIOMARKERS

<p>Kelly Patterson, a clinical nutrition educator with Omega Quant Analytics, shares her journey and insights into the evolving field of nutrition science and practice. From her athletic background to her diverse career path, Kelly's experience highlights the versatility and impact of nutrition professionals in various sectors. The conversation also delves into the changing landscape of nutrition careers, the role of omega-3s in health, and the importance of biomarker measurement in nutrition interventions. The conversation covers the importance of biomarkers in nutrition, the role of dietitians in personalized nutrition, and the future of nutrition communications. It also delves into the significance of relationships and networking in career development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Versatility of Nutrition Careers</li><li>Importance of Omega-3s Biomarkers play a crucial role in motivating patients and demonstrating the effectiveness of nutrition changes.</li><li>Dietitians have a vital role in personalized nutrition and will continue to be needed in the future.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey to Nutrition</li><li>03:21 Diverse Career Paths in Nutrition</li><li>12:04 Transition to Industry and Biomarker Measurement</li><li>19:04 The Science of Omega-3s and Nutrition Biomarkers</li><li>24:15 The Role of Biomarkers in Nutrition</li><li>25:40 Career Opportunities for Dietitians</li><li>28:11 Working with Special Forces and Tactical Athletes</li><li>32:09 Career Tips and Networking</li><li>38:16 The Future of Nutrition Communications</li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with Kelly</p><p>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-patterson-ms-rd-ldn-cssd-93bb054a/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-patterson-ms-rd-ldn-cssd-93bb054a/</a></p><p>Omega Quant Analytics: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://omegaquant.com/" target="_blank">https://omegaquant.com/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof</p><p>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/</a></p><p> </p><p>Check out the Nutrition Connection website</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nutritionconnection.us/" target="_blank">https://www.nutritionconnection.us/</a></p>