Davis Roberts MS, RDN, LD
@doseofdavis.bsky.social
Lung transplant dietitian - Big fan of Mary in a protestant way - Nutrition support, organ transplant, and malnutrition nerd - Healthcare, food, and housing are human rights, obviously - All opinions are my own - he/him 🍉 - 🥖🍷 - 🏳️🌈
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About me!
I am interested in clinical nutrition, espcially critical care and transplant nutrition.
In my free time I am also interested in bioethics, political theology, and Anglicanism.
In my other free time I also bake, hike, play video games, and watch rugby.
Looking forward to connecting.
I am interested in clinical nutrition, espcially critical care and transplant nutrition.
In my free time I am also interested in bioethics, political theology, and Anglicanism.
In my other free time I also bake, hike, play video games, and watch rugby.
Looking forward to connecting.
Epic downtime feels very Little House on the Prairie codes, like i feel like this is how they would do dietetics on the plains
March 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Epic downtime feels very Little House on the Prairie codes, like i feel like this is how they would do dietetics on the plains
increasingly concerned that critical healthcare not only myself but also thousands of sexual and gender minorities rely on to remain educated on their sexual health will just not be available one day in the next few weeks
January 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
increasingly concerned that critical healthcare not only myself but also thousands of sexual and gender minorities rely on to remain educated on their sexual health will just not be available one day in the next few weeks
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The CDC is removing data sets that researchers widely rely upon because they include information on sexual orientation and gender identity. “It feels like they’re trying to will us out of existence,” one researcher tells @theresagaff.bsky.social:
www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c...
www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c...
CDC removes data on sexual orientation, gender identity from website
Data from an expansive federal survey on youth behavioral habits, including their sexual orientation and gender identity, have been removed from the website of the CDC.
www.statnews.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The CDC is removing data sets that researchers widely rely upon because they include information on sexual orientation and gender identity. “It feels like they’re trying to will us out of existence,” one researcher tells @theresagaff.bsky.social:
www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c...
www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c...
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Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal
January 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal
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you may be a wholesome example to all people
January 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
you may be a wholesome example to all people
i think that raising awareness regarding the potential health harms of a diet that consists of primarily ultra-processed foods is important
January 31, 2025 at 3:29 AM
i think that raising awareness regarding the potential health harms of a diet that consists of primarily ultra-processed foods is important
me, a dietitian, on the phone with a patient frantically googling “iron rich food list” because she said she doesn’t eat beef OR beans
January 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
me, a dietitian, on the phone with a patient frantically googling “iron rich food list” because she said she doesn’t eat beef OR beans
the vibe all week for some reason
January 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
the vibe all week for some reason
okay i’m finally experiencing the “their prealbumin is low they need more protein!” demands for the first time and i genuinely don’t know how to explain to a team of surgeons why i am not surprised to see a low prealbumin in someone 2 weeks s/p a double lung transplant
January 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
okay i’m finally experiencing the “their prealbumin is low they need more protein!” demands for the first time and i genuinely don’t know how to explain to a team of surgeons why i am not surprised to see a low prealbumin in someone 2 weeks s/p a double lung transplant
happy new year this happy new year that the real ones know the new year actually started 4.5 weeks ago with Advent 1 lets hear it for the liturgical calendar
January 1, 2025 at 8:11 AM
happy new year this happy new year that the real ones know the new year actually started 4.5 weeks ago with Advent 1 lets hear it for the liturgical calendar
very disappointing to see dietitians on instagram promoting raw dairy but i guess it was only a matter of time especially when this persons whole vibe is “balancing hormones” which is *narrows eyes in suspicion* at baseline
December 30, 2024 at 12:52 AM
very disappointing to see dietitians on instagram promoting raw dairy but i guess it was only a matter of time especially when this persons whole vibe is “balancing hormones” which is *narrows eyes in suspicion* at baseline
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Any hospitals using enzyme cartridges for inpatients? Would love to pick your brain!
@doseofdavis.bsky.social
@doseofdavis.bsky.social
December 19, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Any hospitals using enzyme cartridges for inpatients? Would love to pick your brain!
@doseofdavis.bsky.social
@doseofdavis.bsky.social
this particular “do you own research” protestant reformation style thought regarding medicine, nutrition, and health in general is, genuinely, going to be the downfall of this country.
December 2, 2024 at 5:21 PM
this particular “do you own research” protestant reformation style thought regarding medicine, nutrition, and health in general is, genuinely, going to be the downfall of this country.
wicked was so good but i am anxiously awaiting the think piece about how timely it was when the democrats get super resistance-pilled next year.
November 30, 2024 at 1:24 AM
wicked was so good but i am anxiously awaiting the think piece about how timely it was when the democrats get super resistance-pilled next year.
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If only there was some way to remove viruses from milk www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Bird flu detected in raw milk sold in California, health officials say
California health officials warned the public to avoid drinking one batch of whole raw milk from Raw Farm, which has issued a voluntary recall.
www.nbcnews.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:03 AM
If only there was some way to remove viruses from milk www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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apropos of nothing, one of the most important things any of us can do to resist fascism is to refuse to comply early.
this means a lot of things, like not selling out your vulnerable neighbors, and not acting to aid the regime.
it also *very crucially* means not abandoning hope.
this means a lot of things, like not selling out your vulnerable neighbors, and not acting to aid the regime.
it also *very crucially* means not abandoning hope.
November 24, 2024 at 6:11 PM
apropos of nothing, one of the most important things any of us can do to resist fascism is to refuse to comply early.
this means a lot of things, like not selling out your vulnerable neighbors, and not acting to aid the regime.
it also *very crucially* means not abandoning hope.
this means a lot of things, like not selling out your vulnerable neighbors, and not acting to aid the regime.
it also *very crucially* means not abandoning hope.
very interested in learning more about what participating in and contributing to bio and clinical ethics research looks like as a practicing clinician.
November 24, 2024 at 5:39 PM
very interested in learning more about what participating in and contributing to bio and clinical ethics research looks like as a practicing clinician.
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Resurgence of #scurvy highlights issues of food insecurity in Canada's rural and remote areas.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/scurv... via @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social @avisfavaro.bsky.social #sdoh
www.ctvnews.ca/health/scurv... via @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social @avisfavaro.bsky.social #sdoh
Scurvy resurgence highlights issues of food insecurity in Canada's rural and remote areas
A disease often thought to only affect 18th century sailors is reemerging in Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 24, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Resurgence of #scurvy highlights issues of food insecurity in Canada's rural and remote areas.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/scurv... via @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social @avisfavaro.bsky.social #sdoh
www.ctvnews.ca/health/scurv... via @ctvnews-rss.bsky.social @avisfavaro.bsky.social #sdoh
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“Universities are a pain for extremist governments, because they’re full of people who are committed to careful exploration of the world and how things work and function – stuff that doesn’t jibe with the fantasies the politicians are trying to create or the policies they want to enact” +
I am asking for this to be taken seriously.
UT-Austin is a huge, major R1 university. We have over 50,000 students, MacArthur Geniuses and Nobel Laureates.
I urge you all to stop thinking it won’t happen to you.
www.austinchronicle.com/news/2024-11...
UT-Austin is a huge, major R1 university. We have over 50,000 students, MacArthur Geniuses and Nobel Laureates.
I urge you all to stop thinking it won’t happen to you.
www.austinchronicle.com/news/2024-11...
The Right-Wingification of UT
Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools
www.austinchronicle.com
November 23, 2024 at 5:31 PM
“Universities are a pain for extremist governments, because they’re full of people who are committed to careful exploration of the world and how things work and function – stuff that doesn’t jibe with the fantasies the politicians are trying to create or the policies they want to enact” +
very excited to explore the world of Christian fantasy novels (i have decided to read all of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings)
November 19, 2024 at 12:54 AM
very excited to explore the world of Christian fantasy novels (i have decided to read all of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings)
very blessed to be inpatient and protected from the worst of this sort of thing, but the misinformation surrounding health, wellness, and nutrition that is going to get worse in the next four years is going to be really annoying for dietitians specifically and healthcare generally
November 17, 2024 at 6:26 PM
very blessed to be inpatient and protected from the worst of this sort of thing, but the misinformation surrounding health, wellness, and nutrition that is going to get worse in the next four years is going to be really annoying for dietitians specifically and healthcare generally
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
The amount of everyday folks I’ve talked to who are convinced alcohol on its own is calorie free and it’s just mixers that contribute to weight gain is wild and they’re always very disappointed when I break the news to them.
The amount of everyday folks I’ve talked to who are convinced alcohol on its own is calorie free and it’s just mixers that contribute to weight gain is wild and they’re always very disappointed when I break the news to them.
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders*?
Metabolism refers to the building up & breaking down of compounds by the cell/body & the kinetics of these reactions. Metabolism ≠ body wt regulation.
*Outsiders= everyone who asks you abt weight loss when you say you study metabolism
Metabolism refers to the building up & breaking down of compounds by the cell/body & the kinetics of these reactions. Metabolism ≠ body wt regulation.
*Outsiders= everyone who asks you abt weight loss when you say you study metabolism
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Food systems are the #2 contributor to climate change, the #1 driver of deforestation, the #1 driver of biodiversity loss on land, and the #1 user of freshwater.
(It follows that food systems contain many solutions to these problems.)
Food systems are the #2 contributor to climate change, the #1 driver of deforestation, the #1 driver of biodiversity loss on land, and the #1 user of freshwater.
(It follows that food systems contain many solutions to these problems.)
November 17, 2024 at 6:18 PM
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
The amount of everyday folks I’ve talked to who are convinced alcohol on its own is calorie free and it’s just mixers that contribute to weight gain is wild and they’re always very disappointed when I break the news to them.
The amount of everyday folks I’ve talked to who are convinced alcohol on its own is calorie free and it’s just mixers that contribute to weight gain is wild and they’re always very disappointed when I break the news to them.
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Europeans don't fluoridate their water, but they fluoridate salt, milk, and other products. Scandinavian countries give children fluoride rinses and tablets. So when someone like Leana Wen just casually drops "Europeans don't fluoridate their water," she is simply revealing her own ignorance.
November 15, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Europeans don't fluoridate their water, but they fluoridate salt, milk, and other products. Scandinavian countries give children fluoride rinses and tablets. So when someone like Leana Wen just casually drops "Europeans don't fluoridate their water," she is simply revealing her own ignorance.
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So far he's done a bunch of hand waving abt corporate influence & spread misinfo/exaggerations abt fluoride & Yellow No 5. Relying on fears of 'chemicals' unites anti vax & foodie ideologies but doesn't inspire confidence that he's going to tackle the many food/nutrition drivers of chronic disease
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.
RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2024 at 11:04 PM
So far he's done a bunch of hand waving abt corporate influence & spread misinfo/exaggerations abt fluoride & Yellow No 5. Relying on fears of 'chemicals' unites anti vax & foodie ideologies but doesn't inspire confidence that he's going to tackle the many food/nutrition drivers of chronic disease
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Vaccination saves lives. Period.
November 14, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Vaccination saves lives. Period.