Real World Nutrition Podcast
Move past the fads, gimmicks, trends, detoxing, cleanses, fasting, and other unrealistic ideas about eating in the real world. If you want to eat and enjoy food without feeling deprived, join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Shelley A. Rael as she cuts through the hype and gives real talk about eating healthier.
Launched in 2021 and with over 250 episodes in the library, new episodes drop weekly, every Friday.
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RDA, DRI, AI, UL, AMDR: Understanding Nutrition’s “Alphabet Soup”
RDA, DRI, AI, UL, AMDR… what do these nutrition terms actually mean?
This episode breaks down the “alphabet soup” of nutrient recommendations, explaining how these values are developed and how they are meant to be used. Learn why these numbers are based on averages, not exact targets, and how to apply them in a practical, real-world way.