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16
JAN

Dietetic Career Spotlight: Carlene Thomas, RD

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on JANUARY 16, 2013

A newly acquired Registered Dietitian, Carlene Thomas, went directly to the social media and consultant route right after her internship. Read on to learn about the not-so-traditional recent RD graduate and how she bypassed the typical clinical arena to excel in reaching RDs all over the country through her social media skills. – Sarah What [...]

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2
JAN

Dietetic Career Spotlight: Martha McKittrick, RD, CDN, CDE

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on JANUARY 2, 2013

Martha McKittrick has combined her clinical expertise and her private practice expertise into a happy marriage. She’s also blogging, writing, cooking, and excelling in social media. Wow! See how she finds time for it all. – Sarah   Sarah Koszyk, RD: What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? Martha McKittrick, RD, CDN, CDE: This [...]

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12
DEC

Dietitian Spotlight on Cheryl Harris, MPH, RD

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on DECEMBER 12, 2012

Private practice owner and writer for Today’s Dietitian, Cheryl Harris, finds balance in teaching, writing, consulting, and counseling. Whew! That’s a lot of great hats to wear. Read on to see how she does it. – Sarah Sarah Koszyk, RD: What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? Cheryl Harris, MPH, RD: As long [...]

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7
DEC

School Lunch: Make A Difference & Get Paid

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on DECEMBER 7, 2012

School Lunch: Make A Difference & Get Paid The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) changed the school lunch requirements and standards across the nation in order to provide more fruits, vegetables and whole grain products on children’s plates. The new requirements are part of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act signed by President Obama [...]

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22
NOV

Dietetic Career Spotlight: Peggy Korody, RD, CLT

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Author and private practice owner, Peggy Korody, shares how she has written 2 cookbooks for children and adults while also teaching cooking classes and providing clients with nutrition counseling. – Sarah SARAH KOSZYK, RD: What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? PEGGY KORODY, RD, CLT: When I was pregnant with my first [...]

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24
OCT

Dietetic Career Spotlight: Jamie Daugherty MS, RD, CSSD, LD

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on OCTOBER 24, 2012

A professor who teaches cooking classes, Jamie Daughtery knows how to educate others while enjoying and eating good food. – Sarah Sarah: What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? Chef Jamie Daughtery: Before I knew the opportunities and growth within the field of nutrition and dietetics, I brought my knowledge from my “Introduction [...]

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9
OCT

Dietetic Career Spotlight: Jessica Corwin, RD

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on OCTOBER 9, 2012

How many hats do you wear? Jessica Corwin knows how to diversify her passion as a Registered Dietitian by wearing multiple hats. She’s a community nutrition educator, a nutrition coach, a cooking class instructor, a journalist, and much more. – Sarah What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? When I was in [...]

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2
OCT

Dietetic Career Spotlight on Shira Isenberg, RD, MPH, Nutrition Consultant

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on OCTOBER 2, 2012

Learn how this self-motivating Registered Dietitian, Shira Isenberg, landed her paid writing gigs to complete her passionate dietetic career. – Sarah What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? Growing up, I loved to cook and bake, so when I was trying to decide on a college major, I figured nutrition would give [...]

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25
SEP

Dietetic Career Spotlight on Heidi McIndoo, MS, RD, Spokesperson

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The freelancing dietitian wears many hats and has to stay motivated and active. Heidi McIndoo has found her love of writing and being in front of a camera enhances her freelancing career and makes it worth all the while.  – Sarah What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? Honestly, I LOVE food! [...]

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6
SEP

Dietetic Career Spotlight: Kristen Rasmussen, MS, RD

by SARAH KOSZYK, MA RD on SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

From teacher to consultant, read on how Kristen Rasmussen has diversified her dietetic career to incorporate all her passions. – Sarah What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? In high school I wanted to go to culinary school. I went to UC Berkeley and discovered the field of nutrition and decided to [...]

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