American Dietetic Association

Karen Lechowich, MS, MBA, RD is the Vice President, Diversity and External Relations at the American Dietetic Association. In her position, she works with a variety of international projects such as, the establishment of the ICDA newsletter, Dietetics Around the World, the 2004 XIV International Congress of Dietetics, and establishment of the American Overseas Dietetic Association. In building relationships with other international dietetic associations she fostered joint position papers, publications and professional education programs. She also worked on the development of the ADA's dietetic practice groups, research agenda, and external relations and diversity programs. Prior to working at ADA, Karen was the Dietetic Internship Director at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL and held several clinical and food service positions in the Chicago area. Karen holds a Masters of Business Administration from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois (U.S.) and a Master of Science from Colorado State University, Fort Collins. She served on the Board of Trustees of Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, (U.S.) and the Alumni Advisory Council of the Brennan School of Business, Dominican University. She received ADA's Medallion Award and was recognized by the Chicago Dietetic Association as Outstanding Dietitian of the Year.

Brian Lehmann holds the position of Sports Nutritionist for the University of Tennessee Athletics. Lehmann has been affiliated with Tennessee Athletics since July 2001. He came to the UT from Kansas State University as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, where he earned certification through the College Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. In 2003, Lehmann was promoted to the position of Sports Nutritionist, and currently serves both the men's and women's Athletics in this capacity. He is a Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and a Licensed Nutritionist in the State of Tennessee. In addition to his responsibilities in Athletics, he is an instructor in the Department of Nutrition, and takes a hands-on approach to teaching applied sports nutrition to student-athletes. Lehmann is fortunate to have a fine network of nationally recognized Dietitians and Nutritional Scientists available for referral through the Department of Nutrition and the Knoxville District Dietetic Association, including an experienced Eating Disorder Consultant in Karen Wetherall. He and his wife, Miranda live in Maryville and have a son, Eli. Brian Lehmann has achieved Board certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics and may now use the designation, RD, CSSD. To become board certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA), a registered dietitian must successfully meet rigorous specialty practice requirement and pass a nationally administered examination. Board Certified Specialists in Sports Dietetics work with athletes and active individuals in a variety of settings. With nearly 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Headquartered in Chicago, it serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition and well being for all people by advocating for its members.

Catherine received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences (Dietetics) with a minor in Exercise Physiology, specializing in Sports Nutrition at Rutgers University. She has been training with elite athletes for years, as well as counseling in private practice. She serves as a local representative for the American Dietetic Association and is president of the Nutritional Sciences Honor Society, Rutgers Alumni chapter. She is currently completing her Master of Science degree in Sports Nutrition at University of Hawaii at Manoa, with a focus on metabolism. She is also completing her certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Her enthusiasm in the field is what makes her a motivational nutritionist in the fitness setting. Also, her participation in various marathons and triathlons for charities such as the American Cancer Society and the American Diabetic Association keep her striving for the best in the field of health promotion.

Framson has been a member of the division of pediatric gastroenterology since 1990. Her areas of interest include the nutritional support of critically ill children, children with gastrointestinal diseases, and the management of children with malnutrition. Framson earned her bachelor of science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Rhode Island. She recently completed her Doctoral degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She serves as a Clinical Teaching Associate in Pediatrics at Brown University Medical School. Framson is an active member of the American Dietetic Association and is a certified nutrition support dietitian by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. She is a licensed dietitian/nutritionist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Mr. Katz's professional experience spans consulting and investment banking. Prior to joining WaterHealth, Mr. Katz was a Senior Analyst at Ivory Capital, a $2 billion long/short hedge fund. Mr. Katz also has extensive experience in the technology market through his 5-year tenure as Vice President of the Mergers and Acquisitions group at Montgomery and Co. Previously he was a Senior Associate Consultant for Bain & Company before being appointed Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with Jostens Learning Corporation, a Bain Capital portfolio company focused on educational software development. There, he played an integral role in raising financing and positioning the company for sale. Mr. Katz received his MBA from The Anderson School of Business as a Carter Fellow in 2000 and his B.A. from Dartmouth College with Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa Honors. He serves on the Board of the Venice Boys and Girls Club.

Nutritionist David Meinz claims it's not what you eat between Christmas and New Year's that matters but what you eat between New Year's and Christmas! He speaks internationally to businesses, associations, churches and religious organizations and is a frequent guest on radio and television including FIT-TV, America's 24-hour health-and-fitness network and The 700 Club. Meinz specializes in consultations and workshops that enable people to improve their health. He brings to you his personal health insights, shared in content-rich, fun and funny programs that are memorable and easy to apply. He presents information from his book Survival of the Fittest internationally to businesses and associations. Meinz earned a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Missouri. He is also a Registered Dietitian and Fellow in the American Dietetic Association, an honor held by less than 1% of all dietitians. He has also earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation in the National Speakers Association. Only 325 people in the world have earned this prestigious title. Meinz has been a consultant and professional speaker since 1991. He has taught at Norfolk State University and Hampton University, worked in human nutrition research through the University of Missouri, practiced hospital clinical dietetics and was director of a hospital health promotion program.

Diana Davis, MEd, LDN, RD is a holistic Registered Dietitian, licensed nutritionist nationally certified by the American Dietetic Association, and a neuro-linguistic practitioner. She is a wellness educator, health coach and nutrition expert specializing in up-to-minute nutrition therapy, pharmacognosy (i.e., the study of foods as medicine) and phytotherapy (i.e., the study of herbs as medicine). Diana's philosophy is that the "body will follow the mind" and for this reason, to combine cognitive behavioral science with nutrition therapy, Diana has her Master's degree in Counselor Education.

Dina Aburmishan is president and owner of DMA Nutrition Inc. a nutrition private practice company located in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. Dina graduated with honors at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition. Dina is a registered and licensed dietitian in the state of Illinois. She is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, Illinois Dietetic Association, and is the Secretary of the executive board for Nutrition Entrepreneurs. Although new to the dietetic field she has had several years of experience working with weight loss. Dina is dedicated to providing care that will improve the quality of life of her clients. Dina is not a dietitian who takes her clients food away, she would never want any one to take hers away. Dina grew up in a large family with food all around, so she understands how vital food is to a person's sense of being.

The founder and CEO of the CHANA Project, Dorene E. Carter, earned her doctorate in nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. She is a registered dietitian and member of the American Dietetic Association. Dr. Carter has enjoyed an illustrious career in nutrition and consumer affairs, with over 25 years in education, counseling, training, consulting, media relations, and publishing. She is the mother of three terrific children.

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Greg Stephens is vice president of strategic consulting with The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, PA. His background includes 25 years of specialized expertise in the nutritional and pharmaceutical industries. Most recently he was vice president of Nurture, Inc. Prior experience also includes a progressive series of management positions with the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories, including development of global nutrition strategies for disease-specific growth platforms and business development for Ross' medical foods portfolio, including such products as Ensure and Glucerna. He can be reached at g.stephens@nmisolutions.com.

Ms. Marlette-Boras brings 20 years of expertise in public health, nutrition, and providing counseling and education services. She has extensive experience in state Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs. She also developed strategies for improving the effectiveness of those programs in changing health behavior. Moreover, she examined promotional and communication strategies used by health programs to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of community-based health intervention activities. She has developed Photo novellas for use at inner city schools and has developed numerous other communications and training materials. Ms. Marlette-Boras has hands-on experience in performing nutrition consultation and conducting nutrition-related seminars. She brings experience in using biostatistics and statistical software. She also brings experience in nutrition epidemiology, and studying psychosocial factors in health and illness. She has a Master of Health Science from Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, 1996; Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Richmond, Virginia, Dietetic Internship 1982; B.S, Nutrition, Summa Cum Laude, The Pennsylvania State University, 1981; B.A., Modern Foreign Languages, Elizabethtown College, 1975. Memberships include: American Dietetic Association, Maryland Dietetic Association, Society for Public Health Education, Maryland Public Health Association.

Jennifer Stokols, MS, RD graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a master's. Her thesis concerned trans fat use and revealed ways to lower and, in some cases, eliminate trans fats from currently manufactured food products without sacrificing taste. She also received her bachelor's in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State. Jennifer completed her dietetic internship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Jennifer has worked at the Food and Drug Administration as well as at the National Institutes of Health's Nutrition Department during the summers of her undergraduate studies. At Penn State, Jennifer gained research experience as an assistant in Dr. Barbara Rolls Ingestive Behavior Lab and as a metabolic cook at the General Clinical Research Center on campus. During her graduate studies, she worked as the consulting dietitian at her gym as well as the Center for Food Innovation, where she was the food sensory lab technician. An active member of the American Dietetic Association as well as the Northern Virginia Dietetic Association, Jennifer keeps abreast of current nutrition research and findings. A runner and cyclist, herself, she encourages patients and clients to enjoy an active lifestyle everyday while eating fresh, unprocessed foods to fuel their bodies and brains.

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Julia Kelly is Vice President, Account Management and Marketing under the inVentiv Commercial Division located in Somerset, New Jersey. In her role, Ms. Kelly leads both the Account Management process for the Commercial business and the marketing effort for all the inVentiv Health companies and divisions. Ms. Kelly brings more than 18 years of progressive healthcare sales and marketing experience to inVentiv Health, including a 15-year career with Mead Johnson Nutritionals, a division of Bristol-Myers Squibb. Ms. Kelly's tenure with Mead Johnson included various progressive leadership roles in both the sales and marketing organizations. Her expertise is built on the promotion of over 55 products, including adult and pediatric medical nutritionals, pharmaceuticals, laboratory tests, medical devices, medical services and other OTC products, to a variety of audiences within the healthcare industry. Since joining inVentiv in 2003, Ms. Kelly is credited with the marketing and PR campaign that repositioned inVentiv Health as provider of a variety of integrated commercialization solutions to the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to her career in sales and marketing, Ms. Kelly was a healthcare professional in the field of dietetics, having earned a B.S. in Nutrition from Penn State University. Ms. Kelly remains an active member of the American Dietetic Association and is on the Board of Directors for the metro chapter of the Healthcare Business Women's Association.

Karlyn L. Grimes has a dual Master's degree in nutrition and exercise physiology from Boston University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from Colgate University, and is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association. She currently teaches in the Math/Science department at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts and is the dietetic internship coordinator for the Simmons College Nutrition Department. Additionally, Karlyn develops and presents sports nutrition and health promotion workshops for various organizations in and around the Boston area, including the John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition, the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, and the Coalition Organization for Health Education in Schools. She also maintains a private nutrition and exercise counseling practice. Karlyn's areas of expertise include Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Education, Sports Nutrition, Weight Control and Vegetarian Nutrition.

Keri Gans is a Registered Dietitian in private practice in Manhattan. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University, a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Ohio University, and is an ACE certified personal trainer. Before working solely in private practice Keri was a clinical staff dietitian at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan and North General Hospital in Harlem. Besides counseling patients, Keri spends a lot of time consulting and public speaking. Presently she can be seen Monday nights on Manhattan public access TV in a nutrition lifestyle program called "Diet Diva". Keri has also appeared on ABC Eyewitness News, Good Morning America, and Discovery Times and is frequently quoted in national publications. Keri is very active in her professional organizations. She currently is the President-Elect for the New York State Dietetic Association (NYSDA). Past volunteer positions include: NYSDA PR Chair, NYSDA 2006 Annual Meeting Chair, GNYDA PR Chair and Treasurer. She is an active member of The American Dietetic Association and several Dietary Practice Groups, such as, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, SCAN, Nutrition and Complementary Care and Weight Management. Keri is the proud winner of the 2006 NYSDA Emerging Dietetic Leader award. While not working, Keri can be found enjoying her favorite hobbies; such as, yoga, cycling, cooking and her dog Henry.

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Linda is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Louisiana Dietetic Association. She is also a member of the ADA's practice group Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities. Linda has a B.S. degree in Dietetics from Louisiana State University and a M.S. degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Texas Woman's University. She previously worked in several positions as a dietitian for Valley Services, Inc. in Jackson, Mississippi and as food service director for Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Linda was a consultant dietitian in Florida and relocated to Baton Rouge in 2005.

Liz Bonis is a registered dietitian, a certified personal trainer, and a diabetes educator with a Master of Science Degree in Public Communication & Radio-Television News. Liz received a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Applied Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and her Masters Degree from the Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University. She first began working with LOCAL 12 in January 2002. Liz has been a health & medical reporter for nearly 10 years in both radio and television. She is the former host of the Mix 94.1 "Liz & Carson" morning show in Cincinnati, and the syndicated weekend health and fitness radio show on 55WKRC --"Lighten Up with Liz." Liz publishes a monthly health and wellness newsletter, has a personal fitness video called "The Lazy Way to Lighten Up (for women)", and writes weekly on-health articles at Lightenupwithliz.com. She currently hosts seminars nationwide on fighting fat, getting fit, stress management, diabetes breakthroughs, weight loss, women's health and nutrition. Liz is active in Cincinnati with the American Heart Association, the Greater Cincinnati YMCA, the Northern Kentucky Chapter of the American Dietetic Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the American Cancer Society and Crossroads Community Church in Oakley.

Margaret Tate currently serves as the Chief of the Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Nutrition Services at the Arizona Department of Health Services. In this capacity, she oversees the chronic disease prevention programs, as well as the public health nutrition programs. Margie has worked in public health, at both the local and state level, for 28 years. She has held a number of public health positions in Arizona, Virginia and Colorado progressing to higher leadership opportunities. Margie has served is a number of leadership positions within American Dietetic Association and its district and state affiliates. She has also served in leadership positions in several public health organizations such the Association of State and Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors, the National WIC Association and Chronic Disease Directors, and most recently, the Director of Public Health Education Association.

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Ms. Lubritz has been practicing dietetics in the long-term care industry for over 19 years. During her career she has held multiple progressive positions including a senior management post with one of the largest long-term care operations in the country. As Director of Dietary services she was responsible for the dietary programs and personnel covering over 140 facilities in 18 states across the nation. Her experience also encompasses multidisciplinary trainings for dietary managers, nurses, and operations managers covering a wide variety of topics including sanitation, dining programs, food cost, labor efficiency, weight and pressure sore management. Cost effective menu design, and policy/procedure development are specialties of Ms. Lubritz. Throughout her career, she has maintained her clinical skills by performing thousands of clinical assessments and providing Medical Nutritional Therapy to thousands of residents in a multitude of long term care facilities, often called in to help trouble shoot the most severe cases needing nutritional management. She has conducted hundreds of pre-surveys and through her hands-on approach to deficiency reports boasts a 100% success rate in re-surveys across the nation. She has earned a reputation as a top trouble-shooter for long-term care facilities requiring immediate assistance with survey issues. During the past four years at DNS Ms. Lubritz has provided consultative services to senior long-term care management teams regarding dietary strategy and departmental management. She also provides consultative services to legal practitioners regarding dietary issues involved in long-term health care related matters. Ms. Lubritz graduated top of her class from the University of Southern Mississippi with a BS in Dietetics. She is a Registered Dietitian and member of the American Dietetic Association, Licensed Dietitian, member of the Texas Dietetic Association, and a member of Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities.

Award-winning author, lecturer, and fitness authority Pat Baird is a specialist in the development and communication of information on nutrition, and health-related issues for consumers and health care professionals. She is noted for expertise in the areas of gastrointestinal disorders, osteoporosis, weight management, and cardiovascular health. Formerly the Administrative Dietitian at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, Pat is a Registered Dietitian, and a Fellow of The American Dietetic Association. She holds a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University; and completed the Advanced Nutrition Counseling Program of the NY Heart Association. Pat served on the Board of Directors of Fresh Specialties, Inc. for six years. She is currently on the Board of The Dietetic Internship Program at New York-Presbyterian Medical Center; and an Advisory Board Member of the National Heartburn Alliance, the National Fiber Council, and the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society. Nutrition consultant to several global companies, Pat is a frequent guest lecturer and facilitator for corporate and consumer weight management and health education programs. Pat does satellite media tours averaging 22 interviews - and is frequently on radio and TV programs across the country. Appearances include CNN, FoxNews, The Health Network, and the CBS Morning Show. She has been a featured speaker at the American Dietetic Association, the NYS Dietetic Association; and UN World Health Day. The author of numerous articles for publications including BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Diabetic Living, REDBOOK, and RESTAURANT BUSINESS, Pat wrote a weekly syndicated newspaper column for the NJ Star Ledger for several years. She has written four books: BE GOOD TO YOUR GUT (Blackwell Science) - supported by The American College of Gastroenterology and a winner of the National Health Information Awards - THE PYRAMID COOKBOOK: Pleasures of the Food Guide Pyramid (Henry Holt & Company) - named one of the10 best cookbooks of the year by ABC's "Good Morning America" and nominated for a 1994 James Beard Book Award in the "Healthy Focus" category - COOKING WITH MICKEY & FRIENDS (Disney Press); and QUICK & HEARTY (Henry Holt & Company); Pat was editorial consultant for WEIGHT WATCHER'S HOMESTYLE FAVORITE RECIPES (NAL).

Shannan Carter is a Board Certified Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association. In addition she is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist in New York State. She is the recipient of "The 1999 New York State Young Dietitian of the Year Award from the American Dietetic Association. Furthermore, Shannan is past president of the Greater New York Dietetic Association, which is the governing medical organization for all of New York and its five boroughs. She is founder of the first New York State Student comittee which is now part of the Coordinating cabinet. Currently, she maintains a position on the Board of Directors as Nominating Chair. Shannan Carter completed her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University. She received the Samuel Eshborn Service Award in recognition of superlative and extraordinary service. In addition, she completed her Dietetic Internship through New York University hospitals for one year after completion of her Masters degree. Shannan was the Critical Care Dietitian/Nutritionist at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City responsible for Medical Nutrition Support in the Surgical, Medical and Pediatric Intensive Care Units. She was key note speaker at yearly Grand Rounds for both the Surgical and Medical residents and attendings on Total Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition in the Critical Care patient. In addition, she is an adjunct professor at New York University in the graduate program in the Department of Clinical Nutrition. Shannan is responsible for the start of one of the first international medical website counseling services nutrition component at DoctorGlobal.com. and was director of Nutrition at United Wire Medical Center in New York City. Shannan Carter has expanded to a Group Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice to better accomodates our patients schedules with over three other Nutritionists currently seeing patients. We are available Monday through Saturday from 7:00am-7pm. Shannan Carter is a consultant to various businesses in the Greater New York area. She is a public speaker to various medical organizations and coorporations in the tri-state area. For more information about consulting and public speaking arrangements, please contact us at corporatewellness@shannancarternutrition.com corporatewellness@shannancarternutrition.com to set up a meeting. Presently, Shannan Carter is scheduled to take the 2006 Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) exam given by the American Diabetes Association. This will allow her to expand her practice further to accomodate this special population.

Stephanie Green is a registered dietitian, culinary chef and professional speaker with over 10 years of experience in food and nutrition. She is the owner of Nutrition Studio, a nutritionally focused consulting firm specializing in nutrition and culinary education workshops, recipe development, food styling, photography and media events. Stephanie has appeared on local television stations promoting good health and nutrition and has also been a contributor to various articles in local newspapers, magazines and cookbooks. She has spent the last 3 years traveling the state of Arizona teaching hands on food demo workshops to community educators. She also spends her time in the community working with farmers, local markets and volunteering. Stephanie works with the farmers market providing cooking demoa s and coordinating market chefa s to prepare locally grown produce. Stephanie also served two years as the culinary chair for the American Diabetes Association Annual Diabetes Expo. For the past five years she has taught in-house and online culinary nutrition courses for nationally recognized culinary schools. In addition, Stephanie has worked in the clinical environment and as a Chief Research Nutritionist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania General Clinical Research Center.

Suzanne is currently involved with school wellness initiatives in Rhode Island and chairs the health & wellness committee at a Providence school. Her professional interests include weight gain prevention in adults and children, critical appraisal of behavioral medicine research and translation to practice; and systematic reviews of nutrition and physical activity topics that address prevention of chronic disease. Suzanne earned a doctorate degree in Epidemiology with minors in Biometry and Behavioral Science from the University of Texas-Houston School of Public Health and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine. In addition, she is a registered dietitian and serves as an Evidence Analyst for the American Dietetic Association. She is also certified in adult weight management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

William J. Evans, PhD is the Director of the Nutrition, Metabolism, and Exercise Laboratory in the Donald Reynolds Department of Geriatric at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a research scientist in the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. He is a Professor of Geriatrics, Physiology, and Nutrition. From 1993 to 1997 he was the director of the Noll Physiological Research Center at the Pennsylvania State University and from 1982 to 1993 he served as the Chief of the Human Physiology Laboratory at the U.S.D.A. Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, The American College of Nutrition, and an honorary member of the American Dietetic Association.

Victoria Shanta Retelny, RD, LD, recently launched her own nutrition practice, LivingWell Communications. As a nutrition educator, media and culinary spokesperson, and food and nutrition writer, her business combines all of these elements. Victoria's passion for nutrition education has landed her positions with the American Dietetic Association and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute. Her entrepreneurial side is most prominent in the writing arena. She is a member of the Midwest Writer's Association. Her writing has been featured in a variety of publications, such as Restaurants & Institutions, Self, Chicago magazine, Communicating Food for Health, Today's Dietitian, Today's Diet & Nutrition, and Delicious Living. Please feel free to contact her with your views at victoria@livingwellcommunications.com victoria@livingwellcommunications.com .

is a Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a Nutrition minor from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She completed her dietetic internship with a nutrition therapy emphasis at New York University in affiliation with the NYU Medical Center and is a member of the American Dietetic Association. Ali most recently worked as a Registered Dietitian for The Gym in Englewood, NJ, where she counseled clients on weight management and authored health-related articles for newsletters. She has also been a freelance writer for several organizations, including Nu-Train and the James Beard Foundation. As a Consumer Services Specialist and Registered Dietitian for Slim Fast, Ali provides nutrition and weight loss advice and counseling to consumers to help them achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Allison is a Registered Dietitian in private practice on Long Island working in conjunction with Long Island Breast Care. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing from Syracuse University. Before working in private practice for the past 5 years Allison was the Nutrition Coordinator for the Weight Loss Surgery Program at Montefiore Medical Center and 2 years prior was a clinical staff dietitian at Montefiore Medical Center and New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Propelled by the desire to meet the needs of individuals, she has build a reputation for sensitivity to her clients wishes, working with clients personally, teaching them balanced nutrition and strategies for developing a healthy relationship to food. Her individualized meals plans, guidance and continuous support lead clients to attaining and maintaining their health and fitness goals. Allison is an active member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the Greater New York Dietetic Association (GNYDA) and several ADA Dietary Practice Groups, such as, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Weight Management and Oncology Nutrition. While not working, Allison can be found enjoying time with her husband and daughter.

In addition to Field to Plate, Amanda Archibald retains her seat at the table of food, restaurant and health trends. For more than a decade, she has been tracking who is doing in what in food throughout the U.S., and Europe. As a senior analyst for the Mintel Group (London/Chicago), Amanda was instrumental in the development of Mintel's Menu Insights product, tracking menu and forecasting ingredient and flavor trends for the U.S. marketplace. She has also authored many Mintel Reports, exploring the arenas of food and health. In addition to her work with Mintel, Archibald works with the acclaimed Product Innovation Xchange conference (produced by VerticalXchange), where she interacts with research and development executives across the food industry spectrum. She is a contributing editor for Prepared Foods, and quoted extensively in food industry, agricultural and professional publications. Her knowledge is recognized through many speaking engagements which span the spectrum literally from Field to Plate to include: International Food Expo, London, Worldwide Food Expo, Chicago, Fancy Food Show, San Francisco, Ecological Farming Association, Women in Agriculture Symposium, International Dairy Foods Association, Institute of Food Technologists, International Foodservice Management Association, as well as numerous presentations in Europe and the USA for professional nutrition groups. Amanda is an accredited continuing education provider for the Commission on Dietetic Registration and a lover of food and its artisans, literally from the Field to the Plate.

Amy Barr, co-founder of Marr Barr Communications, is a registered dietitian and veteran communications expert. She specializes in food and nutrition, consumer affairs, agriculture and the natural products industry. Previously, she was vice president of communications for Horizon Organic Dairy, Boulder, Colorado, and was the company's first female vice president and also served as the company's first director of communications. She was Good Housekeeping magazine's nutrition and fitness editor and, later, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute, New York City. She also served as the magazine's official spokesperson for national media and congressional testimony. Amy was executive editor-at-large for McCall's magazine and also worked at General Foods, White Plains, New York, and the Food Marketing Institute, Washington, D.C. Amy is a member of the American Dietetic Association, serving on the board of the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. She sits on the editorial advisory board of Nutrition Today journal and volunteers as a member spokesperson for Chefs Collaborative. Amy chairs the Marketing Communicators section of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She is also a member of the Institute of Food Technologists and the Organic Trade Association. She served on the Board of Advisors of the Sarah W. Stedman Center for Nutritional Studies at Duke University and is the former Consumer Advisor to the American Egg Board. Amy holds two masters degrees - one in nutrition education from Tufts University and another in science journalism from Boston University. She received her undergraduate degree in nutrition from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Goodson received a bachelor's degree in speech communications from Texas Christian University in 2003 and earned master's degree in exercise and sports nutrition from Texas Woman's University in 2006 while also obtaining her registration and license to become a registered dietitian. She is also a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. Goodson's internship included clinical experience and work in sports nutrition with the dietitian of the Houston Texans. She then became a dietitian for Lifetime Fitness and a local Velocity Sports Performance Center. As a member of the Executive Health Program team, she provides individual nutrition counseling for executives in annual physicals and other nutrition packages. In addition, Goodson is the sports dietitian for our own Ben Hogan Sports Therapy Institute and TCU athletics. She serves as the nutrition media spokesperson for Texas Health Fort Worth and speaks to community groups and high school athletes. Goodson is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Texas Dietetic Association, and SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists).

Amy Pieczarka has been in private practice since 2000 and the coordinator of the Nutrition Counseling Center at a large community hospital since 1992. She has since provided nutrition therapy to over 4500 patients and has given over 500 presentations to the public. Amy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Medical Dietetics from the Pennsylvania State University in 1983, completed the American Dietetic Association accredited internship at St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1984 and has been an ADA registered dietitian since 1985. She has been a certified diabetes educator since 1993. Encouraged by the community's interest and motivation to prevent disease naturally and motivated by the importance of holistic healing, she successfully completed the coursework and exam required by the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists and became a certified clinical nutritionist in 2003. Amy counsels people of all ages and specializes in preventive nutrition, diabetes, weight management, disordered eating, cardiovascular, nutrition for digestive health, and holistic nutrition. In addition to her private practice, she created and continues to manage the hospital's nutrition counseling center and is responsible for all nutrition education provided through diabetes education, cardiac rehabilitation, and community education. She wrote the curriculum and is the coordinator of the following programs: Outsmarting Female Fat, Keep It Off for Life, New You (weight management), Debunking Diet Myths, Nutrition for You and Nutrition for You: 2 (weekly lecture series) CANDLES (Children and Nutrition; Developing Lifelong Eating and Exercise Skills), and Promoting Positive Eating for Children lecture series. She frequently appears on radio and talk shows such as "To Your Health" with Sheri Putinam and CBTV's "Health Matters" and "Parent Connections" as well as news interviews. In her newest programs, "Nutrition in Your Kitchen" and "Nutrition a la Cart", Amy effectively provides nutrition guidance to couples and families in the comfort of their own kitchen or grocery store, allowing for the most ideal customization of meal planning and dietary supplementation. Amy is a member of the American Dietetic Association, the Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists as well as the dietetic practice groups, Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists, Nutritionists in Complementary Care, Diabetes Care and Education, Nutritionists in Education, and Entrepreneurial Nutritionists. She lives with her two sons in Warrington, Pennsylvania.

Anissa obtained a Bachelor of Science-Nutrition degree from Montana State University-Bozeman and then continued with her internship at the University of Nevada-Reno. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Southern Nevada Dietetic Association. Before coming to Children's Heart Center Anissa worked as a clinical dietitian in acute care and long term-care settings. She is also experienced in outpatient nutrition consulting. Anissa is certified in Child and Adolescent Weight Management and specializes in child nutrition and family counseling. As director of the Risk Factor Reduction Program at Childrens Heart Center, Anissa works with physicians to identify children and families at risk for health problems due to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity or family history. Anissa works with the entire family to develop better eating, exercise and lifestyle habits to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.

Ann received her Master in Public Health Degree from the University of North Carolina , Chapel Hill after completing undergraduate studies in dietetics at Purdue University . Ann's career has centered on the nutritional concerns pertaining to women's health issues. She has practiced in community, hospital and private practice settings. Since 1989 she has specialized in providing medical nutrition therapy for children, adolescents and adults with all forms of disordered eating. Ann has completed intensive training with Ellyn Satter Associates on child development and feeding. With that, she enjoys working with parents of young children to help them establish a healthy feeding relationship with their child. Ann is a member of the National Eating Disorder Association and the American Dietetic Association.

Becky brings to Island Fitness a love of learning: not only about the science of nutrition, but about each client she sees. Her goal is to find the best way to bring about change in her clients that will help them reclaim a healthy lifestyle. Her specialty is weight loss, where it helps people relieve chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors. But she is also skilled with individual concerns such as celiac disease, osteoporosis and lactose intolerance. As the population ages, she has turned her interests to include the nutrition concerns of older adults. Combining fitness and food has been a lifetime value for Becky. While attending the UW graduate school, she rode her bicycle to classes (round trip 20 miles) training for rides to Portland and the Danskin Triathalon. She has skied all her life, enjoys walking her dog, and believes in the personal training available at the club. Becky received her PhD, MS and BS from the University of Washington. She has conducted eating trials studying heart disease and diabetes risk factors. She is a registered dietitian and has had further training at the La Jolla Institute for Molecular Medicine. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, American Diabetes Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators, and sits on the Alumni Board of the UW School of Public Health.

Beth Jauquet is a Registered Dietitian who joined Cherry Creek Nutrition in January 2006. She received a double degree in Human Nutrition and Exercise Science from Colorado State University where she began her career in the health field as a personal trainer. Beth is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Instructor and uses this background in wellness to aid in her weight management and sports nutrition counseling. In addition, Beth has experience working with special populations, such as those with diabetes, elevated cholesterol, and hypertension. Beth is a member of the American Dietetic Association and is active in the Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists and Weight Management practice groups. In addition to nutrition and wellness, Beth has a passion for horseback riding, running, and snowboarding. She loves to cook and experiment with new foods and recipes.

Bonnie is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Georgia Dietetic Association, Greater Atlanta Dietetic Association, Oncology Dietetic Practice Group, Clinical Nutrition Management Group and Nutrition in Complementary Care Group. She was project coordinator for a breast cancer prevention program called "For Our Daughters, Our Sisters, Ourselves" made possible through a grant from the Atlanta area Susan G. Komen Foundation. She is involved with the ChemoChic program and speaks frequently in the community on nutrition topics.

Brooke serves as the Healthy Weight Communications Specialist for the Physical Activity and Nutrition (PAN) Branch, N.C. Division of Public Health. In this role she conducts statewide media relations, health communications and marketing activities related to the prevention and reduction of obesity and related chronic diseases. Brooke also provides technical assistance to locals and other states regarding physical activity and nutrition health communication, media relations and marketing. Prior to joining the PAN Branch, Brooke provided nutrition counseling at the Wake County Human Services WIC Program. There she conducted one-on-one counseling and also served as bi-weekly class instructor teaching infant feeding to post-partum mothers as well as obesity prevention classes for children and families focusing on healthy eating and physical activity in both English and Spanish. Brooke earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, both in Food Science and Human Nutrition, from the University of Florida. She is a member of the North Carolina Dietetic association and American Dietetic Association. Brooke enjoys cooking and loves finding quick, simple, healthy (and tasty!) recipes. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, especially swimming and hiking.

Candace Chemtob is a registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Human Nutrition from McGill University. She has been practicing nutrition for over 15 years working in some of the nation's premier medical centers (University of Chicago, Harvard/Massachusetts General and Washington University/Barnes Hospitals). Her extensive background includes working with children and adults. She has completed additional training in weight management and has been board certified by the American Dietetics Association. Her areas of specialization are:

Carrie has a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kansas State and a B.S. in Education with an emphasis in Exercise and Sport Science from KU. After completing her two degrees Carrie attended graduate school at Saint Louis University in order to complete requirements of becoming a registered dietitian. In addition to working with ProPartnersMD Carrie is a clinical dietitian at the Medical Center of Independence and does consulting work for KVC Behavioral healthcare. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, sits on the executive board of the Kansas City Dietetic Association, and is a licensed dietitian in both Kansas and Missouri. Carrie is very interested in wellness and helping individuals attain their health goals through education and goal setting.

Cheryl Carpio, Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CD-N) and Nutrition Consultant in Long Island , New York is a successful dietitian in private practice and has more than 10 years of experience in nutrition counseling. Cheryl is on staff at Winthrop University Hospital Nutrition Department, and an out-patient dialysis center with patients that have kidney disease. Cheryl offers personal nutritional counseling to people with food-related illnesses, and those interested in health promotion and disease prevention. Cheryl has an undergraduate degree from Queens College and completed her Dietetic Internship at Nassau County Medical Center through New York Institute of Technology. Cheryl is a member of the American Dietetic Association; New York State Dietetic Association; Entrepreneur Nutritionists Practice Group, Long Island Dietetic Association; Council on Renal Nutrition of Greater New York; Council on Renal Nutrition of Long Island; and various ADA Practice Groups. Cheryl is currently on the Executive Board as an Education Chair on the Council on Renal Nutrition of Greater New York. Cheryl is committed to improving the health of her clients through positive lifestyle changes, and healthier eating habits with continued support and guidance.

Chrissy is the founder and president of Live Breathe Nutrition and serves as a nutrition consultant to several sports teams and training facilities, various medical practices, health clubs and spas and is the Vice President of HA! Healthy Awareness, LLC, a company whoa s mission is to improve corporate wellness. Chrissy is currently a dietitian at the Mayo Clinic and was a nutrition coach for Arizona Familya s Channel 3 Corporate Weight Loss Challenge. Most recently, Chrissy has been awarded inclusion of the 2006-2007 Cambridge Whoa s Who Among Executives and Professionals in Dietetics a Honors Editiona vices a Clients & Testimonials a Blog a Links a Contact

Cindy is the Director of Workplace Wellness here at the Rite Bite Wellness Center. Cindy has years of working in various settings as a dietitian and brings a wealth of knowledge to our center. With a Bachelors Degree from The Ohio State University, Cindy has extensive experience with heart healthy eating, end stage renal disease, diabetes management and overall living a healthy lifestyle. Cindy is an active member of the American Dietetic Association and is involved on a local level with the Upper Arlington School District in developing a wellness policy.

Courtney is a registered dietitian through the American Dietetic Association with a B.S.P.H. in Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her dietetic internship at University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Courtney is a dietitian in both clinical and private practice, managing and developing a wellness program at Transformations by MD in Tucson, Arizona. She also serves as the clinical nutrition leader at Cornerstone Hospital, a ventilator management and wound care specialty hospital. Courtney has over 10 years of experience in nutrition and enjoys working in a variety of settings, letting the principle of, "Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food" be her guide. Her current nutrition passions include micronutrient provision and deficiency and helping people achieve optimal quality of life through nutrition and exercise. As an active member in the nutrition community, Courtney provides lectures to audiences ranging from the Muscular Dystrophy Association to the Girl Scouts of America. She serves on the board of the Southern Arizona Dietetic Association and is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.

Cyd has been a registered dietitian for over 20 years. Her graduate studies were in clinical dietetics, with an emphasis in sports nutrition. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and SCAN (Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists). Cyd is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Pima Community College, teaching Human Anatomy and Physiology and Human Biology for Allied Health Professionals. She has three terrific teenagers, three cats, and loves gardening and hiking with her husband, Bill.

Our Registered Dietitian Danielle Jacques earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire. During her dietetic internship in Palm Springs, California she worked with renowned weight loss expert, JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFI, on the popular Designs for Health Weight Loss Resistance programs. Danielle is an active member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the Institute of Functional Medicine, Nutrition in Complementary Care, and the Sports, Cardiovascular & Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN). Danielle's scientific approach to health and wellness will help take the guesswork out of diet and supplementation. As a Nutrition Consultant, Danielle customizes detailed nutrition plans based on the results of your specific diagnostic tests.

Diane Beth coordinates the North Carolina 5 A Day Program, the NC Winner's Circle Community Program, and is the Lead Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Nutritionist for the Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch, N.C. Division of Public Health. In these capacities, Diane provides nutrition leadership and guidance and ensures integration of nutrition with multiple agencies. She also builds partnerships with local, state, and national nutrition and physical activity programs and develops nutrition programs for local health departments and their partners. Diane has 20 years experience in public health. She is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is recognized for her leadership, communication, collaboration and integration skills. In 1997, the North Carolina Dietetic Association presented Diane with the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award. Prior to her current position Diane served as the Community Nutrition Team Leader for the Durham County Health Department. In that capacity, Ms. Beth developed and administered nutrition education programs in the community. Diane also served as the Nutrition Program Director with the Johnston County Health Dept and in her home state of Ohio, coordinated community nutrition programs in two local health departments and served as a Cardiovascular Disease outreach dietitian with the Seiler Corporation. Diane received a Master of Science degree in Public Health Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University. She also completed a dietetic internship at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Diane is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, the North Carolina Dietetic Association and the Durham/Chapel Hill Dietetic Association. Diane is passionate about food, good health and life. She enjoys trying new recipes, dancing, hiking, and sharing time with family and friends. Diane resides in Raleigh, NC with her wonderful husband, Ray.

Diane M. Henderiks, R.D., "Dietitian in the Kitchen " is a leading U.S. nutritionist, culinary educator, fitness expert, television personality, contributing editor to national publications and Fortune 500 nutritional consultant. Diane is also the author of two cookbooks and is the designer of her own line of salt, fat and sugar free gourmet spice blends. She is a council chef for Cat Cora's charity, Chef's for Humanity, spokesperson for Farmland Dairies (the makers of Skim Plus milk) and Camp Shane (internationally known weight loss camp for kids) and Advisory Board member for the American Vegetarian Association. Diane is a live celebrity chef for national retailers Whole Foods Market, Neiman Marcus, Wegman's and Williams Sonoma. Media appearances have included; TLC, FOX9, CBS, Martha Stewart Radio, Lime Radio with Phil Lempert, Comcast Newsmakers, CN8, NewsChannel 12 and AlphaMomTV. Diane is the founder of Diane M. Henderiks R.D. and Associates LLC, a nutrition consulting company in Monmouth County New Jersey with 4 staffed offices. She also teaches culinary classes, kids healthy eating and fitness workshops, supermarket tours and prenatal nutrition workshops. Diane is renowned for her expertise in creating wholesome cuisine that is delicious, nutritious and beneficial to both the body and the soul.

Donna is a Registered Dietitian, which is the most widely recognized food and nutritional specialty. She worked on large scale nutrition studies and then was the Director of a Federal Government nutrition program in Washington, DC, area hospitals until she entered into private practice in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1987. Through individualized nutrition counseling, she empowers others to reach their weight management goals, to improve their risk factor for disease, and become healthier and more vigorous. Donna Robinson is a member of the American Dietetic Association and was voted the Young Dietitian of the year in 1992. Over the years, she has worked with hundreds of clients to assist them in reaching their health related goals.

Douglas Kalman, MS, RD, FACN, is director of clinical nutrition at Miami Research Associates (MRA), Miami, FL, in the Nutrition and Endocrinology Division. MRA is a clinical service organization involved for over 10 years in phase II through post market trials for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Mr. Kalman is also an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Nutrition, the American Dietetic Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He is also the executive vice president and treasurer of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). He can be reached at 305-666-2368; Fax: 305-669-8966; E-mail: ; Website: www.miamiresearch.com.

Dr. Kalman is a Director at Miami Research Associates in the Nutrition and Endocrinology Division. Miami Research Associates is a clinical service organization involved for over 10 years in Phase II through Post Market Trials for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Dr. Kalman is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Spokesperson for the American College of Sports Medicine (since 1999), a Spokesperson for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (2004) and on the Faculty of Healthology.com. He is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Nutrition, the American Dietetic Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He is also the Sports Nutritionist for NIKE's Elite Distance Running Team. His undergraduate degree is from Florida State University (Food & Nutrition), Graduate degree from Hunter College (Nutrition) and earned his Doctorate at Touro University International (Health Sciences/Research). He has or is currently working with the number one selling artist in Motown history, executives from RCA Records, members of the N.Y. Yankees, members of United States Olympic Snow-Boarding team (medalist), members of the N.Y. Giants, national champion ballet dancers, various executives from CitiCorp and other Fortune 100 companies, top level Pride fighters, competitive bodybuilders and Nike sponsored distance athletes. Dr. Kalman has also provided continuing education and nutritional guidance for the Metropolitan Athletic Congress (MAC) and the USA Track and Field team (USATF). Additionally, he has contributed chapters to Nutrients as Ergogenic Aids (CRC Press 2004), Sports Supplements (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2001), The Force Program (Ballantyne Books 2001) as well as other texts.

Eileen Behan, R.D., is a member of the American Dietetic Association and a registered dietitian. She is the author of eight books on family nutrition, including The Baby Food Bible; Eat Well, Lose Weight, While Breastfeeding; Fit Kids; The Pregnancy Diet; Meals That Heal for Infants and Toddlers; and Microwave Cooking for Your Baby and Child. She has more than 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. Eileen trained as a dietitian at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She has worked for the Veteran's Administration and the Harvard School of Public Health, and currently works as a nutritionist for Core Physicians in Exeter, New Hampshire. Her goal as a nutrition writer is to bring the science of nutrition out of the textbook and into the kitchen, where families can use it. She has appeared on numerous television programs including NHPTV, CNN, CNBC and the Today show. She lives in the seacoast area of New Hampshire with her husband and two children.

Owner of Momentum Nutrition and Fitness in Seattle, Emily Edison is a recognized professional in the area of exercise and nutrition. She offers nutrition counseling at her Seattle-area office. Edison specializes in nutrition for exercise, wellness, and the management of eating disorders. Her practice includes teaching people how to eat for endurance, improve vitality, and listen to their individual internal cues for eating. Emily is also the Sports Dietitian for the University of Washington Husky Athletic Department. Emily completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition from Washington State University and her graduate degree in nutrition with a focus on Sport Nutrition from Marywood University in Scranton PA. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and takes part in ADA's practice groups for sports nutritionists (SCAN) and nutrition entrepreneurs (NE). Also an ACSM Certified Health Fitness Instructor and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Edison is active in personal training, coaching and helping people achieve a higher level of fitness and a healthier lifestyle. Working with pre and post natal women is one of Emily's fitness specialties. As an educator and lecturer, Emily presents complex nutrition principals in a creative, straight forward manner. Her lecture experiences include presentations for the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, Weyerhaeuser Corporation, high school athletic teams, University of Washington Athletes,Students and Faculty, Cornish School for the Arts and Girls Scouts of America. Edison's work has been featured in the Seattle Times, Jump Magazine, and Alaska Airlines Magazine. Sports and nutrition are personal as well as professional interests of Emily's. A former competitive figure skater, Emily now stays active in-line skating, golfing, playing soccer, water skiing and snowboarding. She is a gourmet cook with a passion for entertaining and is currently writing a cookbook. Edison lives in Kenmore with her husband Scott and her fun loving dog, Fletch.

Fran's journey through food and nutrition began first with her mother, an excellent cook and teacher, and next in junior high school with the mentorship of her Home Economics teacher, who stressed the importance of a woman having her own career.A A She worked for three summers at Alexian Village, an assisted living and healthcare facility, with a Registered Dietitian and decided dietetics was the career path to take. Fran's journey involved taking many different forks in the road after beginning college.A A A summer job in a restaurant resulted in a regular customer sending her to cooking school at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.A A After spending fifteen years in the restaurant industry as a working chef, Fran decided it was time to finish the nutrition degree she began. Fran earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Ecology: Foods and Nutrition from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where she received the Outstanding Senior Award for the Highest GPA in Nutrition, the Georgia Bell Scholarship for the Outstanding Human Ecology Major, and the Outstanding Dietetics Student Award from the Tennessee Dietetic Association. Fran was accepted into a Combined Dietetic Internship/Masters Degree program at the nationally known Frances Stern Nutrition Center at the New England Medical Center in Boston, MA, and is the only person from Tennessee who has attended.A A She also received a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition from Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Fran began her career with Sodexo as a Patient Services Manager at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA.A A She served as a preceptor for the Dietetic Internship Program and developed the Patient Meal Service Rotation template for Dietetic Interns.A A Fran also established and implemented the St. Luke's Hospital Food and Nutrition Department safety program which won the Sodexo Healthcare Services Division East Safety Award FY 2003 for Most Improved Account. Currently, Fran is a Food Service Manager for Woonsocket Schools where she enjoys working with students, especially the elementary children, because they keep her young at heart.A A She coordinates the District Safety Program and is a Certified ServSafe Instructor and State of Rhode Island Food Safety Manager Instructor.A A Fran sits on the Woonsocket Wellness Committee and is also a member of the Rhode Island Nutrition Committee, whose current projects include finalizing the Rhode Island Nutrition Guidelines for School Vending & A La Carte Foods and the Rhode Island Nutrition Requirements (RINR) 2009. Fran is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the ADA School Nutrition Services Dietetic Practice Group, the Rhode Island Dietetic Association, and the Sodexo Nutrition Association. Fran is also actively involved in Sodexo's Women's Networking Group (WiNG), and truly enjoys meeting and interacting with people both inside and outside the nutrition arena. Fran's unique combination of experience in food service management, dietetics, and culinary arts has given her a strong foundation to face the exciting and challenging world of Sodexo School Services. In her down time, Fran enjoys exploring New England with her husband, Russ, and looks forward to summers visiting her extended family and friends at her childhood home on Signal Mountain, TN.

Theresa founded Renaissance Nutrition Center, Inc. in 1990. She creates and teaches nutrition and weight management programs that combine practical nutrition and food information with behavior modification, self-management techniques, and principles of personal growth. In addition to individual and small group counseling, she provides programs and consulting services for corporations, treatment facilities, and professional organizations. Theresa is author of Your Personal Food Plan Guide, published in 2004. Theresa is a nutritionist who has earned the strong and supportive allegiance of her clients, who feel comfortable and confident with her ability to assist them in resolving their problems with food and eating. Theresa offers programs and consultations nationwide for foundations, corporations, hospitals, and rehabilitation programs. She presented at the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Symposium in 2003 and 2004. Theresa is a member of the American Dietetic Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Dietetic Associations. She is a member of the Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group, the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, and the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group.

Heidi Harkopf MS, RD has been a Nutrition Specialist at New England Dairy & Food Council (NEDFC) for fifteen years, where she is a local media spokesperson in New Haven. She has appeared several times on the Connecticut NBC and ABC affiliates, WVIT-TV and WTNH-TV. She has been a guest on numerous Connecticut radio stations and has served as a contributing nutritionist for The News Times. Heidi is responsible for implementing nutrition education programs in Connecticut schools and local health education organizations, providing nutrition resources for health professionals, and executing local campaigns to increase the visibility of New England dairy foods. Prior to this position, Heidi was a Nutrition Specialist at the University of Vermont Extension System. Heidi is a member of the American Dietetic Association and is a past Chair for the Council of Practice for the Connecticut Dietetic Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Muhlenberg College and received her Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Vermont. As a registered dietitian and mother of two young girls, Heidi gives the public practical nutrition information they can use to make healthful food choices every day.

Heidi Turner is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Educator in Seattle, Washington. As a counselor, she is the owner of FoodLogic, a private practice that specializes in addressing chronic disease nutrition counseling. She is also a nutritional consultant with The Seattle Arthritis Clinic, helping those with autoimmune and degenerative diseases decrease their pain by implementing nutrition practices based on current research. There, she is at the forefront of developing an integrated health care team of Rheumatologists and healthcare practitioners, treating the patient through medicine, nutrition, stress management, psychology and physical therapy. Heidi is an adjunct faculty member and clinic supervisor at Bastyr University, the world's leading academic institution in natural health sciences. Heidi's specialties include food allergies, digestive disorders, cancer nutrition, disordered eating, and using food to decrease the inflammation of chronic disease. She speaks at numerous universities and venues on these topics and is dedicated to educating both the patient and practitioner on the vital role nutrition plays in our overall health. Heidi earned her Masters degree from Bastyr University and completed her Dietetic Internship at such prominent institutions as Joslin Diabetes Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, the Greater Seattle Dietetic Association and the Washington State Dietetic Association.

Hope is a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian nutritionist in the state of Illinois. She has worked in clinical settings for more than 20 years, is a member of the American Dietetic Association and SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists), is a founding member of Nutrition in Complementary Care, and is involved in numerous other organizations. She is an assistant professor for the Department of Nutrition at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, College of Health Professions. She instructs medical students and members of the allied health professions. Her areas of specialty are community nutrition and cultural diversity. She has published and presented nutrition presentations both nationally and internationally.

Behavioral eating expert James Painter, Ph.D., R.D., is professor and chair of School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Eastern Illinois University . He received a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University, Master's degree from Oklahoma State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in Nutrition. Jim has been a Registered Dietitian since 1980. From 1982 - 1991 he worked for Marriott Corporation as a food service director and chief clinical dietitian. Jim is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Society for Nutrition Education.

Ms. Mohrman has been a registered dietitian for more than 25 years. Janet earned a Master of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Illinois State University in Normal, IL in 1999. The topic of her thesis was "Childhood Sexual Abuse and Obesity in Women." She presented her research on three separate occasions in Washington, DC, for the following organizations: World Congress on Women's Mental Health, Healthy People 2010, and The National Conference on Health Education and Health Promotion. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association. She is a Clinical Dietitian at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

Ms. Pacetti is a Registered Dietitian with 12 years experience in hospital, school, and community nutrition. Her expertise is in preventive health and wellness, focusing on emotional and behavioral issues as they relate to diet. She earned her Bachelors degree from Illinois State University and furthered her education at Loyola University Chicago and Northern Illinois University with a concentration in Counseling. Her nutrition philosophy is based on prevention and the positive outcomes associated with lifestyle change. Motivation, support and encouragement are her cornerstone. Jeannine is an active member of the American Dietetic Association. As a member of the Women's Heart Center's Healthy Weight; Healthy Life weight management program, Jeannine provides individualized nutritional counseling to participants over a 12 week period.

Jen is in her fourth year as a member of the UNC Sports Medicine staff. In her role as Director of Sports Nutrition she oversees the sports nutrition needs for UNC s 28 varsity sports including nutrition education, counseling, training tables, body composition analysis, and supplement evaluation. Jen holds a BS in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University, where she was also a varsity-student-athlete. She earned her masters degree in Clinical Nutrition with a sports nutrition emphasis from the University of Kentucky while completing her clinical training at UK s Chandler Medical Center and Lexington VA Hospital. Prior to coming to UNC-CH, Jen held a similar position at the University of Connecticut where she coordinated the campus nutrition services, wellness program development, and worked with both male and female teams and individual student-athletes. Jen is also the Registered Dietitian for the Center for Retired NFL athletes based at UNC and serves as an instructor and preceptor in the Departments of Exercise and Sport Sciences and Nutrition, and the Schools of Medicine and Public Health. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) dietetic practice group.

Jennifer Ashley is passionate about nutrition, healthcare, and preventative health. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Fitness from Colorado State University. Jennifer has worked in nutrition environments such as clinical, community nutrition, sales and management which have allowed her to delve into the diverse and changing scope of nutrition over the past 15 years.

Jennifer Davis received her B.S. in Dietetics from James Madison University. She has served as a house staff dietician for the adolescent unit with a focus on cystic fibrosis and surgical patients, and has worked with multidisciplinary teams to provide nutritional recommendations for CF patients. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association.

Jessica DeLos Reyes, RD, LD, received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University. She has worked in many different facets of the nutrition field including diet & cancer prevention research; geriatric nutrition; food-service management; prenatal & pediatric nutrition; dialysis; nutrition for the developmentally delayed; and individual weight loss consulting. Jessica is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Greater Atlanta Dietetic Association. She enjoys working as a Dietitian and is committed to helping clients achieve their health related goals.

Jorene is a Registered Dietitian and Program Manager for the IMC Center for Nutrition & Weight Management. She has twenty years of experience working in the field of weight management and obesity treatment within two different hospital systems. In addition to her involvement in the treatment of obesity, Jorene was a Research Coordinator for several obesity-related research protocols conducted at the Rochester Center for Obesity Research (RCOR). Publications pertaining to this research may be found in: Obesity Research, (2004), FASEB Journal, (2004), Journal of the American College of Nutrition, (2005), International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, (2007). Jorene received her Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition from Michigan State University and her Master's degree in Health Care Administration. Jorene is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and The Obesity Society (NAASO).

Julie obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Southern Mississippi. She completed her dietetic internship at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans. She has counseled numerous clients of all ages and status helping them to meet their individual health goals. She aids in the fight against childhood obesity by providing nutritional education and counseling to parents and children. Additionally, she is a health consultant for Major League Baseball through the Office of the Commissioner for Umpire Medical Services. Julie is a licensed, registered dietitian and a member of the American Dietetic Association.

Julie joined Structure House as staff nutritionist. She provides individual nutrition counseling, teaches workshops and offers private cooking lessons. She also creates new recipes for Structure House and analyzes menus to ensure that they are nutritionally appropriate. Julie completed her Master of Science degree in nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Pittsburgh. She is also a member of the American Dietetic Association, North Carolina Dietetic Association and the local Raleigh district Dietetic Association.

Julie Halfpop is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Food & Nutrition/Dietetics. Her work history includes serving as Director of Dietary at a rural hospital, where she also served as a consultant to area health care facilities. Other employment has included work as a Corporate Dietitian for a long term care company and also as a Private Consultant. Currently, Julie is a Marketing Dietitian with Martin Bros. Distributing, a full-line food distributer based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. In addition, she has spent over 15 years teaching the Dietary Manager's courses. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Iowa Consulting Dietitians where she has served as Chair and District Representative. She is currently the Member at Large Elect for the Iowa Dietetic Association.

Karen Beerbower, MS, RD, LD, is a licensed, registered dietitian with a Masters degree in Medical Science from Indiana University School of Medicine. She is the Clinical Services Director for The Palms Eating Disorder Unit at Central Florida Behavioral Hospital. As the president of Nutritional Guidance, Inc., she has worked in private practice for over 20 years. She is the author of Setting Places and has also contributed to various other articles, radio and television segments. She is a lecturer for audiences throughout the country. Karen has worked as a dietitian in the following medical facilities: Winter Park Memorial Hospital Wellness Center, St. Mary's Medical Center, and Evansville Psychiatric Children's Center. She has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida and the University of Evansville. Karen is the current president and charter member of the Eating Disorder Network of Central Florida and a member of the American Dietetic Association, Orlando Dietetic Association, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, National Eating Disorder Association, Academy for Eating Disorders, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Sports Cardiovascular & Wellness Nutritionists and Nutrition Entrepreneurs.

Karen Purdy-Reilly is the Director of Food Services for Brigham and Women's Hospital, which serves over 1500 patient meals and 4000 cafeteria transactions per day. A registered dietitian with 20 years experience in healthcare food services, Karen is responsible for food purchasing and food service operational decisions. For the past 4 years, Karen has been spearheading the renovation of the department's kitchens to implement full house Room Service. As part of the Room Service model, healthier menu options have been provided to patients, and have received positive patient feedback. Brigham and Women's is a founding member of the Partners Healthcare System. Karen is active in Partners Healthcare Food Service Advisory Committee, a joint effort by the other Partners Healthcare Food Service Departments to collaborate on projects. Karen is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management (HFM). She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition from Framingham State College.

An award winning registered dietitian, Kate is a nationally known nutrition and health expert when it comes to smart eating for busy people. Her message is simple: clean, healthy food is the best way to a lean and healthy body. Kate is the author of Go Green Get Lean: Trim Your Waistline with the Ultimate Low-Carbon Footprint Diet (Rodale, March 2009). Kate is also the nutrition columnist and an Advisory Board member for Pregnancy Magazine, where she dishes on the latest health and nutrition info for moms-to-be. For more than a decade Kate has worked with dozens of leading companies as a speaker, counselor and nutrition consultant, including GE Aircraft, Sun Microsystems, Reebok International, Yankee Candle, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Boston Scientific Corporation, Citistreet, Nova Biomedical Corporation, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare. Companies and groups hire Kate to motivate, educate and inspire their members to improve their performance, navigate the fast food landscape, and feel their best. While living in Boston, in 2004 Kate was named Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year in Massachusetts by the American Dietetic Association. A trusted media expert, Kate has been widely quoted in top media publications including O, The Oprah Magazine, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The Atlanta Constitution, Prevention, Health, Family Circle, Woman's Day, Body & Soul Magazine and MSNBC.com. Kate has also appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS, Comcast, and FOX News affiliates across the country. Kate graduated Magna cum laude from Middlebury College, and received her Master's degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Simmons College, where she was awarded the Outstanding Student Award. Kate also spent over a year working at the Mangia cooking school in Florence Italy, honing her culinary skills, and love of all things Italian. In April 2006 she partnered with Field to Plate to co-host an Exchange Forum on Childhood Obesity and School Lunch in Challans, France. Kate is a member of the American Dietetic Association, the Utah Dietetic Association, the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group, the Dietitians in Business andunication Practice Group, and the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Practice Group. She has held several leadership positions in local, state, and national dietetics. She enjoys lots of skiing, hiking, and mountain biking with her husband and two children while living in Park City, Utah.

Kathy A. Toepfer, R.D, L.D. Is a registered and licensed dietitian who received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Research and Clinical Dietetics from the University of Maryland and is currently in private practice in the DC metro area. Ms. Toepfer has worked extensively in the treatment and prevention of obesity and diabetes. She has been a clinical dietitian at Suburban Hospital, and has conducted seminars, health fairs, wellness education programs, and cooking demonstrations for public nutrition education. Ms. Toepfer has been quoted by the Washington Times Newspaper, and writes for several nutrition related websites. She is also a member of the American Dietetic Association and the District of Columbia Dietetic Association. Ms. Toepfer provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for obesity, type1 and 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and disordered eating. She works with individuals and families to improve their nutritional status through specialized meal planning, behavior modification strategies, and basic nutrition education about food choices and nutritional needs.

Kathy McManus is Director of Nutrition at Brigham and Womena s Hospital, a Teaching Affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston and a Co-Investigator on an NIH funded obesity study, POUNDS (Preventing Overweight Using Novel Dietary Strategies) Lost. She received her B.S. in Nutrition with honors from Simmons College, completed her Dietetic Internship at Brigham and Womena s Hospital, and received her M.S. in Nutrition from Framingham State College. She became the Manager of Clinical Nutrition at Brigham and Womena s Hospital, as well as Director of Nutrition for a multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Center. Ms. McManus was promoted to the Director of the Department of Nutrition at the Brigham and also serves as the Director of Nutrition and Behavioral Modification for the Program for Weight Management with the Brigham Surgical Group. Ms. McManus has been involved with numerous research projects during her 25 years at the Brigham including Manager of the Nutrition component for the Harvard Atherosclerosis Reversibility Study, Director of the Nutrition program for the Cholesterol and Recurrent Events (CARE), a cholesterol lowering study involving 82 sites and more than 4000 patients in both Canada and the US, a group leader for the Women's Health Initiative, a co-investigator on an 18 month obesity study examining the effects of a moderate fat vs. low fat diet both controlled in energy, and her current position as Co-investigator on the POUNDS Lost Study, a multi-site obesity study examining the effects of varying macronutrients and controlling energy on 800 obese individuals over 2 years. Ms. McManus has presented her research nationally and internationally including China, Japan, Crete, Germany, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Ms. McManus has numerous publications and book chapters including co-authoring a chapter in the 2007 edition of Cardiovascular Therapeutics. She has co-authored various lay publications including Healing Gourmet's Eat to Fight Cancer. She was a major contributor to a program that examined barriers to eating a heart healthy diet in a low income African American Community. Ms McManus is the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, the Community Service Award, and the Lifetime Service Award from the American Heart Association, Massachusetts Affiliate. She has also received the American Dietetic Associationa s Mary C. Zahasky Scholarship Award, and the Partners In Excellence Individual and Team Awards at the Brigham and Womena s Hospital. Ms. McManus serves on a number of leadership committees including the Brigham and Women's Hospital Women's Health Center's Medical Leadership Committee, the Diabetes Advisory Committee, and the Obesity Research Committee. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the American Heart Association.

Lara Englebardt, MS, RD has been part of the KKG Body Fuel, Inc. team since August 2005. Lara is passionate and dedicated towards helping our clients reach their nutrition and health goals. Lara s love for food, cooking and helping those around her led her to New York University where she received a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition. Additionally, Lara completed her dietetic internship at New York Methodist Hospital in affiliation with NYU, and has experience working in both clinical and private settings counseling clients for myriad nutrition-related issues. Lara s has a particular interest in weight loss and weight management as well as pre/post-natal nutrition. Lara is a Registered Dietitian and a member of the American Dietetic Association, Greater New York Dietetic Association, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, and Women s Health and Reproductive Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group where she serves as a Membership Co-chair. Lara lives in New York City with her husband Corey.

Lara Rondinelli, RD, LDN, CDE is the co-author of The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook (American Diabetes Association, 2008) and Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking (American Diabetes Association, 2004). She has lectured nationwide on healthy eating, cooking, and meal planning. Lara is an active member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Dietetic Association, and the University of Chicago Celiac Center Advisory Board. Lara writes on food and diet, and dishes up healthy recipes for the dLife community in her monthly column, "Everyday Eating."