The Geriatric Dietitian
The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast is your go-to geriatric nutrition podcast for practical, evidence-based guidance to support healthy aging. Hosted by Registered Dietitian and gerontological nutrition specialist Katie Dodd, this podcast helps older adults, caregivers, and healthcare professionals better understand nutrition in aging without the confusion or overwhelm. Each episode delivers simple, real-life strategies to support strength, independence, and quality of life. If you're looking for straightforward nutrition guidance that makes sense for aging, you're in the right place.
Episodes
Dry mouth (xerostomia) is incredibly common in older adults, but it's often overlooked. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, saliva plays a critical role in chewing, swallowing, tasting food, protecting teeth, and supporting good nutrition.
In this episode, Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND, explains why dry mouth...
Oral health isn't just about your teeth. It's one of the foundations of good nutrition.
In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, I explain why oral health matters so much for older adults and why it's a topic every dietitian, caregiver, and healthcare professional should pay attention to.
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Why the mouth is the first route of nutrition
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The connection between oral health and malnutrition
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Why tooth lo...
What should we call older adults? Is there a "right" term to use, or does it depend on the person?
In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND, explores the language of aging and discusses the differences b...
What exactly is a geriatric dietitian, and how are they different from a nutritionist?
In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, I explain the differences between a registered dietitian, a nutritionist, and a geriatric dietitian. You'll also learn what it means to be a Board...
Calories are often talked about in the context of dieting and weight loss, but for many older adults, not eating enough can become a much bigger concern. In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, we discuss why calories matter for healthy aging, why unintended weight loss should never be ignored, and practical ways older adults can support adequate nutrition intake.
Protein is an important nutrient for healthy aging because it plays a major role in maintaining muscle, strength, physical function, and independence. In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, we discuss why protein matters so much for older adults, how aging affects muscle mass, and practical ways to increase protein intake throughout the day.
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Fiber is an important nutrient for healthy aging, yet most adults, including older adults, are not getting enough. In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, we discuss why fiber matters for older adults, how it supports digestion and overall health, and practical ways to increase fiber intake safely.
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Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for healthy aging, but unlike some other nutrients, the challenge for older adults is often not intake alone. It's absorption. In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, we discuss why vitamin B12 deficiency becomes more common with aging, what symptoms to watch for, and how older adults can support healthy vitamin B12 levels.
Vitamin B6 may not get as much attention as nutrients like vitamin D or calcium, but it still plays an important role in healthy aging. In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, we discuss what vitamin B6 does in the body, why needs increase with age, and how older adults can make sure they're getting enough.
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Calcium is an important nutrients for healthy aging, especially when it comes to maintaining strong bones and reducing the risk of fractures as we get older. But calcium does much more than support bone health. It also plays a role in muscle function, nerve signaling, blood clotting, and heart function.
In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, we discu...
Vitamin D is one of the most talked-about nutrients in healthy aging, and for good reason. In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, we're breaking down why vitamin D matters for older adults, why deficiency is so common, and how to know if you're getting enough.
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In this episode of the Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, Katie discusses seven key nutrients that become especially important as we age. While all nutrients matter, certain nutrition needs change in older adulthood due to changes in absorption, muscle mass, bone health, appetite, and overall health.
You'll learn why older adults may need to pay closer attention to:
How do nutritional needs change over time? And what actually happens inside the body as we age?
In this episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND breaks down the physiology of aging and explains why nutrition needs are different for older adults.
You'll learn how aging impacts:
Welcome to the first episode of The Geriatric Dietitian Podcast, your go-to geriatric nutrition podcast for practical, evidence-based guidance to support healthy aging.
In this episode, I introduce the podcast, share my background as a registered dietitian and geriatric nutrition specialist, and explain what you can expect moving forward.
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