Abby Hill MS, RDN, LD (@sports.nutrition.abby) | Ep 90

Abby Hill, a registered dietitian, shares her inspiring journey into the world of nutrition and her career path in a recent discussion. She began her interest in nutrition during high school, but her career path became uncertain during college. However, an internship with a sports nutritionist at Wake Forest University solidified her determination to become a registered dietitian. Despite facing setbacks and uncertainties along the way, Abby successfully passed the national registration exam and chose to stay in Georgia due to a strong community and lack of interest in starting over. She emphasized the challenges of exam preparation and discussed her experiences in graduate programs. Throughout the conversation, Abby highlighted the importance of nutrition in various healthcare contexts, such as burn patient care and traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery. She also shed light on the lack of emphasis on nutrition in long-term care and the need for more preventative measures in healthcare. Abby expressed her passion for nutrition and her desire to become a leading voice in nutrition communication, possibly through social media or blogging. She emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare and the potential for a blended approach that combines Western medicine with functional practices to improve health outcomes. Overall, Abby's journey and insights underscore the crucial role of registered dietitians in promoting health and wellness. 00:21 - Becoming a registered dietitian 06:01 - Career path challenges in nutrition 09:16 - Graduate program difficulty and exam preparation 17:25 - RD national testing and coursework 20:50 - Career changes and confidence in school 25:14 - Burn patient care in hospital 31:02 - Nutrition for burn victims and TBI patients 35:23 - Current State of Nutrition in healthcare 40:39 - Long Term Nutrition intervention in Healthcare 45:02 - Career progression and staying current in the field of nutrition 49:47 - The role of registered dietitians in health and wellness 56:32 - Health promotion and interdisciplinary collaboration Find her here: https://www.instagram.com/sports.nutrition.abby/ ___________________________________________________________ Join our Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebodytransformationsecrets Get the highest quality supplements here: https://refer.prestigelabs.com/?af=avflyrpn