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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does your education background look like? 

  • Attended the University of Iowa for Health and Human Physiology for two years before transferring to Iowa State University

  • Graduated from Iowa State University -- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics 

  • Graduated from Iowa State University -- Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics 

  • Completed 1-year of supervised practice in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice

What does your work experience look like? 

  • Clinical Dietitian at Nebraska Methodist Hospital System in Omaha, NE

  • Clinical Dietitian at Mercy One Des Moines/West des Moines/Children's Hospital in Des Moines, IA

What do your credentials mean?

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) -- this is the national level credential title for this profession. It signifies the education, supervised practice, and board examination that we take. 

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Licensed Dietitian (LD) -- this is the licensure title in the state of Iowa to legally practice as a dietitian. 

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Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) -- this is the licensure title in the state of Nebraska to legally practice as a dietitian. 

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Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics (MPPD) -- this is the title given upon completion of the master's degree that I hold. 

What types of things can a dietitian help me with? 

Just a few examples include: 

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  • Weight management, including gain or loss

  • Disease management, including metabolic conditions, GI conditions, cardiac conditions, oncology, allergies, etc. 

  • Sport/athlete nutrition

  • Creating a healthy relationship with food

  • General health and wellness

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