Food insecurity does not only impact people who struggle to access food, it can also impact those on restrictive diets due to GI issues.
In today’s episode, I am talking to Kate Scarlata, who is a dietician based in the US with over 30 years of experience. Kate's expertise ranges from GI disorders, food intolerance, and the low FODMAP diet for functional gut disorders. Not only is Kate a leading dietitian in the country, she's involved in speaking in research, and also helps train dietitians across the country in the world!
During our conversation Kate shares more about her research about food insecurity and kind of the pain that comes along with that, for those who live with digestive disorders and food intolerances. She also talks about her end hunger pain initiative and her own experience with GI issues during pregnancy.
In this episode, we cover:
- Becoming a leader in digestive disorders and running a private practice [2:34]
- Developing an online presence and patient connection [8:07]
- The purpose of the End Hunger Pain Initiative [12:51]
- How poor access to food impacts those with GI issues [23:37]
- Advocacy for ending hunger pain [28:04]
- Resources for self advocacy [32:34]
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