Where do our evidence-based guidelines actually come from? In this episode, Christina Rollins sits down with researcher and educator Dr. Amy Ellis to unpack the real process behind developing EAL and ASPEN guidelines.

You’ll hear:
🔍 How evidence is gathered, graded, and translated into clinical recommendations
⚠️ The challenges of conducting nutrition research—especially when RCTs aren’t feasible in critical care
🧠 Practical tips for evaluating research articles
🚩 How to spot predatory journals before they mislead your practice

If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between research and clinical decision-making, this episode is for you.

Visit dnsdpg.org to access a ton of nutrition support related resources, network with clinicians across the globe, and apply for funding to support your next great research project!

Hands-on training is transforming how dietitians learn and lead in nutrition support. Join host Christina Rollins as she talks with Jeanna Rich, RD, CSO and Gabrielle Haskell, MS, RD, LDN from OSF Cancer Institute, who share how they developed an interactive Enteral Nutrition Skills Lab to strengthen real-world enteral nutrition skills, boost collaboration, and improve patient care.

Continue learning at dnsdpg.org. Be sure to check out Gabby and Jeanna at the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Symposium on March 20 - 21, 2026. Registration is open at https://www.eatrightillinois.org/annual-spring-assembly.

Bone mineral disorder is one of the most challenging complications of chronic kidney disease, impacting bone strength, mineral balance, and even cardiovascular health. Nutrition plays a critical role in managing this condition — but the complexity of treatment often requires a skilled, multidisciplinary approach.

In this episode, host Christina Rollins talks with Sarah Gilbert, MS, RD, LD, a renal nutrition expert and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of New England, about the dietitian’s role in managing bone mineral disorder in CKD.

They explore:
🧠 How bone mineral disorder develops and why it matters
🥛 The interplay of phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin D in patient outcomes
💊 Strategies for phosphorus control and binder adherence
🍗 Balancing protein needs with mineral management
❤️ Practical education approaches for patients with multiple comorbidities

This conversation highlights how nutrition professionals can make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes through evidence-based, individualized care.