In this episode, we will speak to Barbara Moschitta MPS, RDN, LD based out of a small town of Bluffton, SC. She speaks to us about her journey to this town, her work with the diabetes community, and the impact of COVID19. Her goal is to bring best practices to a community that is in need of access to a dietitian regardless of income and other barriers.
For context, in the ever-evolving situation of COVID-19, this episode was recorded on March 19, 2020.
“We all love foods and if you have diabetes you don't have to give up the food that you love; it's just how you balance them and portions."
In this episode you will learn:
Barbara’s experience as a sole outpatient dietitian serving 23,000 residents.
The challenges stemming from a lack of resources.
The relation between improper scheduling and chronic diseases.
COVID-19 implications on small towns with poor diet habits.
Effects of work-life balance and COVID-19 in a city where the majority of people depend on the retail industry.
Role of support groups and the lack of support through this pandemic.
Workouts that you can do to stay fit at home.
Keynotes:
[3:00] How Barbara’s experience with the migrant farmworkers helped her career.
[7:10] Diet-related problems faced by people with diabetes and heart conditions.
[11:00] Food practices in the small town combined with people of different ethnicities.
[13:00] COVID-19 implications on a community like this.
[16:05] How doctors are helping poor patients in this critical time.
[17:08] Ideas on indoor workouts during the quarantine.
Connect with Barbara!
Email:barbaramoschitta@pulseology.biz
Resources mentioned:
Other resources:
Healthy Meal Prep – Toby Amidor
The American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
NIDDK National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
