Episode 13 - Food, nutrition and diets

With Professor Caryn Zinn.In the thirteenth episode of Hey, Did You Know? An AUT Podcast, Professor Caryn Zinn from AUT's School of Sport, Exercise and Health, chats to host Mike Kilpatrick about differing aspects of food and how they relate to health.As well as ultra-processed foods, they talk about the new inverted food pyramid, carbohydrates and the importance of protein - as well as the things that should be in the lunchboxes of school kids.They also discuss insulin resistance, why dietary guidelines designed for healthy populations don't necessarily fit the needs of everyone and introduces a new AUT app.The app - CHIPS - is AI-driven and designed to help people make better food choices. They also touch on diets, including veganism and how to select the right protein powder.Caryn also reveals which actor would play her in a movie of her life!MAIN TOPICS AND DISCUSSION New dietary guidelines from the US stir the pot - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thedetail/586936/new-dietary-guidelines-from-the-us-stir-the-potReversing Type 2 diabetes - https://www.aut.ac.nz/news/stories/new-research-on-reversing-type-2-diabetesUltra-processed foods are taking over our diets - https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2025/11/19/ultra-processed-foods-are-taking-over-our-diets-expert-reaction/COMMUNITY CALLS AND ACTION Rate & Review on your chosen podcast app Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/autuninews/⁠Tell us what you want to know about next: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ CREDITS Host – Mike KilpatrickEditors – Mike KilpatrickProducer – Mike KilpatrickExecutive Producer – Nicola HopkinsMusic – Clinton WatkinsDesign – AUT Brand Team