The Increasing Demand For Nutrition Professionals

While registered dietitians have traditionally worked in food service, community programs and hospitals, there seem to be new areas of development in business and industry, sports nutrition, journalism and corporate wellness, just to name a few.

Jill Shaffer sees a growing demand for nutrition professionals, especially as eating disorders remain a serious health threat across the nation.

Is it misguided to think schools can have a positive impact on child nutrition?

I offer both individual and family nutritional counseling and guidance in a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative style.

Shaffer, a borough resident and registered dietician, has more than 15 years experience in the field, specializing in weight management and the treatment of eating disorders.

While registered dietitians have traditionally worked in food service, community programs and hospitals, there seem to be new areas of development in business and industry, sports nutrition, journalism and corporate wellness, just to name a few.

I begin by developing a rapport with my client and work on building a trusting relationship to help motivate change.

While stereotypes and fads can present skewed messages about healthy eating and living, Shaffer says, nutritional counseling and guidance can help people develop healthy eating habits.

While stereotypes and fads can present skewed messages about healthy eating and living, Shaffer says, nutritional counseling and guidance can help people develop healthy eating habits.

I’m a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist in private practice, where I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults who have eating and weight-related problems, including eating disorders.

How do you begin to re-educate a youngster who is exposed to these messages and needs to develop healthier eating habits?

For this interview with The Times, she discussed the rapidly expanding field of nutrition, as well as how she works with clients to help them develop healthy dietary habits.

Jill Shaffer sees a growing demand for nutrition professionals, especially as eating disorders remain a serious health threat across the nation.

I offer both individual and family nutritional counseling and guidance in a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative style.

They critically need to change their behaviors but initially are very resistant to do so.

While stereotypes and fads can present skewed messages about healthy eating and living, Shaffer says, nutritional counseling and guidance can help people develop healthy eating habits.

Nutritious food tastes good, especially when you are hungry for it.

I’m a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist in private practice, where I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults who have eating and weight-related problems, including eating disorders.

What impact do advertisements for over-the-counter weight loss supplements or bariatric procedures have on consumers?

Shaffer, a borough resident and registered dietician, has more than 15 years experience in the field, specializing in weight management and the treatment of eating disorders.

Is it misguided to think schools can have a positive impact on child nutrition?

Considering the example of laws passed in New York City, do you think it is proper for government to intervene on behalf of the dietary habits of residents?

There’s a lot of nutrition talent out there and I think it would be great to have registered dietitians educating children, teens, and parents; disseminating credible and reliable information.

She began her career in a clinical setting at Boston City Hospital and later continued in food service management with Aramark before launching her
Pennington-based practice.

I promote physical and emotional health and well-being by helping my clients develop personal nutrition and lifestyle plans through individual nutrition therapy, skills training and workshops.

While stereotypes and fads can present skewed messages about healthy eating and living, Shaffer says, nutritional counseling and guidance can help people develop healthy eating habits.

I promote physical and emotional health and well-being by helping my clients develop personal nutrition and lifestyle plans through individual nutrition therapy, skills training and workshops.

While stereotypes and fads can present skewed messages about healthy eating and living, Shaffer says, nutritional counseling and guidance can help people develop healthy eating habits.

I promote physical and emotional health and well-being by helping my clients develop personal nutrition and lifestyle plans through individual nutrition therapy, skills training and workshops.

They critically need to change their behaviors but initially are very resistant to do so.

Jill Shaffer sees a growing demand for nutrition professionals, especially as eating disorders remain a serious health threat across the nation.

We don’t want people to be scared of eating!

The diet and beauty industry bombards us day-in and day-out, perpetuating the myth that achieving the perfect body is the key to happiness, success and more acceptance.

There seems to be more of a demand from consumers interested in improving their health.

I promote physical and emotional health and well-being by helping my clients develop personal nutrition and lifestyle plans through individual nutrition therapy, skills training and workshops.

What impact do advertisements for over-the-counter weight loss supplements or bariatric procedures have on consumers?

Jill Shaffer sees a growing demand for nutrition professionals, especially as eating disorders remain a serious health threat across the nation.

Business establishments should continue to offer healthy options on menus, in vending machines and stores.

It’s a gradual process to establish or re-establish a healthy pattern of eating while letting go of the eating disorder behaviors.

How should business establishments help to promote healthier eating habits?

The diet and beauty industry bombards us day-in and day-out, perpetuating the myth that achieving the perfect body is the key to happiness, success and more acceptance.

While stereotypes and fads can present skewed messages about healthy eating and living, Shaffer says, nutritional counseling and guidance can help people develop healthy eating habits.

I’m a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist in private practice, where I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults who have eating and weight-related problems, including eating disorders.

The diet and beauty industry bombards us day-in and day-out, perpetuating the myth that achieving the perfect body is the key to happiness, success and more acceptance.

While registered dietitians have traditionally worked in food service, community programs and hospitals, there seem to be new areas of development in business and industry, sports nutrition, journalism and corporate wellness, just to name a few.

It’s a gradual process to establish or re-establish a healthy pattern of eating while letting go of the eating disorder behaviors.

I think when people are successful at making healthier choices, they acknowledge they feel better.

It probably can benefit people who have a healthy attitude about food, nutrition and weight, and are trying to make informed choices and changes.

Clinically, it becomes a long process to re-educate a young person who is exposed to these messages and develops an eating disorder.

I promote physical and emotional health and well-being by helping my clients develop personal nutrition and lifestyle plans through individual nutrition therapy, skills training and workshops.

The nutrition field appears to be growing, with more joining the profession.

The pressure is palpable and the belief that self-worth comes from external characteristics like our weight, size and physical appearance have a great toll on mental and physical health.

I think people have the wisdom and knowledge for the most part to do that on their own.

I think they should make decisions for themselves, based on proximity to food and their budget, and their likes and food preferences.

Adopting good self-care and arriving at a natural healthy weight come from maintaining healthy and reasonable eating practices and engaging in regular physical activity that is enjoyed.

She began her career in a clinical setting at Boston City Hospital and later continued in food service management with Aramark before launching her
Pennington-based practice.

Have particular needs of patients and clients shaped growth or change?

It probably can benefit people who have a healthy attitude about food, nutrition and weight, and are trying to make informed choices and changes.

I would really like to see registered dietitians step in as part of every school’s health education program.

It probably can benefit people who have a healthy attitude about food, nutrition and weight, and are trying to make informed choices and changes.

I think the over-the-counter weight loss supplements appeal to those desperately looking for that quick fix.

Adopting good self-care and arriving at a natural healthy weight come from maintaining healthy and reasonable eating practices and engaging in regular physical activity that is enjoyed.

The pressure is palpable and the belief that self-worth comes from external characteristics like our weight, size and physical appearance have a great toll on mental and physical health.

Have particular needs of patients and clients shaped growth or change?

The pressure is palpable and the belief that self-worth comes from external characteristics like our weight, size and physical appearance have a great toll on mental and physical health.

There are a number of diet-related diseases, which serves as a primary motivator for some people, and lots of science telling us that diet is linked to good health.

I think when people are successful at making healthier choices, they acknowledge they feel better.

Jill Shaffer sees a growing demand for nutrition professionals, especially as eating disorders remain a serious health threat across the nation.

There seems to be more of a demand from consumers interested in improving their health.

I’m a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist in private practice, where I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults who have eating and weight-related problems, including eating disorders.

While registered dietitians have traditionally worked in food service, community programs and hospitals, there seem to be new areas of development in business and industry, sports nutrition, journalism and corporate wellness, just to name a few.

I begin by developing a rapport with my client and work on building a trusting relationship to help motivate change.

The diet and beauty industry bombards us day-in and day-out, perpetuating the myth that achieving the perfect body is the key to happiness, success and more acceptance.

Schools are trying to implement new nutrition standards, but in many cases students are throwing fresh fruits and vegetables away.

The nutrition field appears to be growing, with more joining the profession.

I think schools can have a positive impact on child nutrition and support continuing to implement good nutrition standards in school.

The diet and beauty industry bombards us day-in and day-out, perpetuating the myth that achieving the perfect body is the key to happiness, success and more acceptance.

Shaffer, a borough resident and registered dietician, has more than 15 years experience in the field, specializing in weight management and the treatment of eating disorders.

I’m a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist in private practice, where I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults who have eating and weight-related problems, including eating disorders.

I promote physical and emotional health and well-being by helping my clients develop personal nutrition and lifestyle plans through individual nutrition therapy, skills training and workshops.

Adopting good self-care and arriving at a natural healthy weight come from maintaining healthy and reasonable eating practices and engaging in regular physical activity that is enjoyed.

There seems to be more of a demand from consumers interested in improving their health.

While stereotypes and fads can present skewed messages about healthy eating and living, Shaffer says, nutritional counseling and guidance can help people develop healthy eating habits.