Weight & Measure with Mike and Zach | FNCE 2026 Special Coverage
In this Short:
What happens when patients are prescribed GLP-1 medications without meaningful nutrition guidance? And how can registered dietitians help bridge the gap between medical treatment and long-term success?
Recorded live at the 2026 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in San Antonio, Mike and Zach sit down with Caroline Susie, RDN, LD, national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to discuss the evolving role of nutrition professionals in obesity care.
From supporting patients taking GLP-1 medications to addressing weight stigma in healthcare, Caroline explains why registered dietitians are essential members of the multidisciplinary care team—and why evidence-based nutrition guidance matters more than ever.
The conversation also explores how telehealth is improving access to nutrition care, why language matters when discussing obesity, and how patients can advocate for more comprehensive support.
Beyond the prescription: Why GLP-1 medications should be accompanied by individualized nutrition support.
Nutrition and patient safety: The importance of adequate protein, fiber, preventing nutrient deficiencies, and managing medication side effects.
Addressing weight stigma: How language, provider education, and compassionate care can improve the patient experience.
Expanding access: How telehealth and registered dietitians can help patients receive support wherever they live.
Separating science from misinformation: Why credentials and evidence-based guidance matter in an increasingly crowded nutrition information landscape.
Resources:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: eatright.org
Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo: eatrightfnce.org
Weight & Measure with Mike and Zach translates obesity science into accessible, meaningful conversations for the people living it. Through expert perspectives and lived experience, we explore obesity medicine, GLP-1 therapies, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and the evolving science of obesity care.
More science. Less stigma.
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