Nutrition Equity Episode 7: Cobalamin Disorders

Send us Fan MailListen as I talk with Brittany, parent of two children with Cobalamin G and the head of the Cobalamin Steering Committee for HCU Network America.  Brittany will discuss her reasons for advocacy, her role on the steering committee, and the issues faced by those with Cobalamin Disorders.Chapter Markers00:00 Intro06:19  Why Britany advocates for the Medical Nutrition Equity Act08:18 Callenges of Cobalamin G12:53 Difference between a regular B-12 shot and Hydroxycobalamin18:07 Key Goals for HCI Network Americ to advocate for change21:05 obsticales patients face with access to nutrition30:34 How the death of drew helped drive Britany towards policy change32:27 Misconceptions36:04 Bridging the political divide for the Medical Nutrition Equity Act37:58 How you can support the push for the Medical Nutrition Equity Act39:33 Story that reafirms the significance of Brutany's work45:09 Call To Action46:53 How the HCU Network America resources are created49:39 ConclusionSupport the show