- Nutrition First
- Because it matters.
The primary dietitian at Nutrition First is LuAnne Petrie; other professionals will be consulted as necessary to meet the client's needs.
Qualifications
LuAnne has the
following
qualifications:
- MS Human
Nutrition, Syracuse University College of Human Development
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Certified Insulin Pump Trainer
- ADA/CDR* Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management
- ADA/CDR* Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
Experience
LuAnne has more
than 10 years experience working with both pediatric and adult
patients, including:
- Providing nutrition counseling for patients (and their families) with diagnoses of:
- Diabetes, Type I and II
- Metabolic Syndrome
- PCOS
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Dislipidemia
- Celiac Disease
- Failure to thrive
- Developing programs for the Pediatric Endocrine and Diabetes Center at Monmouth Medical Center:
- Series of classes about Diabetes Self Management
- Nutrition component of Obesity Prevention and Treatment Program
Public Speaking
LuAnne speaks locally
health-related topics such as
- The Impact
of Advertising on Our Children's Food Choices
- Modifying Food Intake to Treat Insulin Resistance
- How to Count Carbohydrates for Better Blood Sugar Control
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