Mind Movers #40 — Federica Amati

Nutritional scientist Dr Federica Amati shares her journey from aspiring medical student to becoming head nutritionist at Zoe. She discusses the importance of evidence-based nutrition, the challenges of public health communication, and the complexities of dietary advice in the age of social media.  Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Amati emphasises the value of consistent, varied eating patterns and the critical role of prevention in public health. In This Episode 00:00:25 - Introduction and early education background 00:01:25 - Medical school aspirations and pivot to biomedical sciences 00:08:25 - Career transition to public health and prevention 00:16:25 - Journey through hospitality and marketing in New York 00:21:45 - Return to academia and pursuing a PhD 00:23:15 - Balancing motherhood with academic pursuits 00:33:00 - Role at Zoe and nutrition science 00:39:45 - Mediterranean diet and carbohydrate quality 00:56:35 - Social media, nutrition misinformation, and professional responsibility 01:08:35 - Perspectives on weight loss medication 01:09:30 - Vision for the future of nutrition and public health About Federica Amati Dr Federica Amati is a nutrition scientist who holds a PhD in clinical medicine research and serves as the head nutritionist at Zoe. She combines her expertise in public health, medical science, and nutrition to promote evidence-based dietary advice. Currently, she holds a teaching role as the nutrition lead in the School of Medicine and works clinically as an AFN registered nutritionist.