Ep.16 Brad Dieter: Communicating nutrition research to those who need it
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Brad Dieter, PhD, is an exercise physiologist, molecular biologist, biostatistician, scientist and entrepreneur whose goal is to bring science and industry together to improve human health. He holds a master’s degree in biomechanics, a doctoral degree and post-doctoral fellowship in translational science at Providence Medical Research Center, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital. His research has spanned the translational spectrum utilizing basic science, human trials, and machine learning in large data sets to identify and develop novel therapies and technologies. Currently, he serves as the COO of Macros Inc., an international team of online coaches that was formed in 2017. Macros Inc aims to be the driving force behind a fitter, healthier world for everyone, using online coaching services to help people eat well, move more, and live fantastic using the power of flexible dieting. To date, they’ve served over 1,500 clients and currently have 800 active clients who are helped by a team of over 20 coaches. You can find out more about what we do by visiting macrosinc.net. If you’re on Facebook, you can check out our huge Facebook group by searching for “Macros Inc”. On all other social channels, you can usually find us under @macrosinc. Brad's Instagram Brad's Facebook Science Driven Nutrition Macros Inc NASM Nutrition Certification In this episode we cover: Brad's journey in nutrition academia and research and how it helped form how he translates research How Brad's online coaching company, Macros Inc, came into being Brad's love for research and how that lead to his website, Science Driven Nutrition How Brad manages to juggle so many different endeavors at once Qualities that help to make a great nutrition coach How reading research is a skill that needs time and practice Tailoring how you translate research depending on your audience The current global health situation and the growing need for nutrition professionals How are the chronic health problems we see today going to affect the economy Brad's involvement in the recent NASM nutrition qualification
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