Registered Dietitian

RD... the Real Deal

Like most people who work for themselves I've developed a quick introduction to my professional work in response to the common social question "So, what do you do?"

I am a dietitian and nutritionist working with children,teens and families.   

Twenty plus years ago, when I was deciding on a professional career path, I quickly learned that I needed to obtain the education toward becoming credentialed as a Registered Dietitian,  "RD" . If you Google the word nutritionist you will find several individuals or companies, some professionals and others, well not so much, claiming to be nutritionists ... experts in the field of nutrition. As a matter of interest, if you talk to your neighbor's, co-worker's or even a family member, I'd be willing to bet they feel somehow qualified  to provide nutrition information or recommendations.

We've all met retail sales staff, personal trainers and other health professionals who dole out nutrition advice. 

Really ... it's hard to know whose advice is correct.

The title dietitian is protected in most states. However, the scope of practice(nutrition) is not! This essentially means anyone can provide you(and charge you) for their nutrition expertise. (Even if their information is not backed by scientifc studies or generally accepted by the medical community) 

Nutrition is a very large field and human nutrition is just one part. Our kids are not adults and they have unique and sometimes complex nutrient needs. There is much to know and continue to learn within this field.  Nutritional needs change from birth forward. Parents must stay alert to nutrition misinformation and protect their kids from well meaning people who perhaps generalize information or attempt to apply adult nutrition and dietary advice toward growing kids. i.e '"watch the carbs"

  I encourage you to look for the RD, a registered dietitian, a health professional, the REAL DEAL when seeking nutrition information and dietary advice...

(especially when it invloves your children)

Wondering how to help your family eat better?

Concerned about a child or teen that is growing out faster than they are growing up?

 Interested in learning about one of the programs I offer to kids and parents?

Consider calling me,

Dianne Fagan, RD, CDN

Your Kid's Dietitian and Nutritionist... 

the real deal, a Registered Dietitian

518-382-0327.

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dfaganrd@yourkidsdietitian.com

 BIO

 Dianne Fagan, RD, CDN

Certified in Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Management with the ADA

Ongoing Continuing Education ensures currency with changing nutritional issues

Business practice devoted to pediatric and adolescent nutrition

Family-based, caring approach to weight and growth concerns