About this episode
GLP-1 medications are transforming nutrition care, protein is being added to everything, and nutrition misinformation continues to challenge patients and practitioners. So what did we learn at FNCE 2026?
In this special episode of Weight & Measure with Mike and Zach, we're sharing our reactions and biggest takeaways from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) 2026 in San Antonio.
We discuss the growing challenge of nutrition misinformation, the importance of compassionate childhood obesity care, and why metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) deserves greater attention.
We also explore health equity in GLP-1 and diabetes treatment, the food industry's obsession with protein, the growing conversation around fiber, and the challenges of maintaining adequate nutrition, muscle, and physical performance while taking obesity management medications.
Along the way, we reflect on our experiences at the conference, the evolving role of registered dietitians, and how our own experiences with nutrition counseling shape the way we view obesity care today.
Our biggest takeaway? Better obesity care requires more than medications or weight loss. It requires evidence-based nutrition guidance, individualized support, and healthcare professionals who understand the people they're treating.
Join us for a candid conversation about what caught our attention, what surprised us, and what we hope patients and practitioners take away from FNCE 2026.
More Science. Less Stigma.
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