Kathleen Pellechia

From “No Way” To “Okay!” – My Experiences with Nutrition Support Supplements

By: Becky Handley Imagine the last time you were sick with an upset stomach or a sore throat; then try to remember what foods sounded appealing to you. Did you have a hankering for a well-balanced meal of fruits, vegetables, protein, and whole grains that would meet your nutritional needs? Most likely not. I assumeContinue reading “From “No Way” To “Okay!” – My Experiences with Nutrition Support Supplements”

Finding Focus Among Endless Opportunities

By Alexandra Long The story of two sisters was being projected on the screen in front of me. Both were born with the same disease; however, one was able to live a normal life while the other suffered severe damage to her brain and nervous system. The difference in their outcomes came down to oneContinue reading “Finding Focus Among Endless Opportunities”

Your favorites, but low-FODMAP

By Adam Sachs For one of my recent rotations, I was able to work with Wellness Corporate Solutions (WCS), a company that provides health and nutrition programs to businesses in order to promote a healthier workplace. Having healthier employees improves the overall working environment, and is also cost effective for business owners. One of theContinue reading “Your favorites, but low-FODMAP”

Pride in Counseling Veterans

By Melissa Talley Have you ever loved a job so much that it didn’t feel like work? Have you experienced constant desire to continue helping people because they, of all people, deserve the utmost care? That is how I felt for my entire 10 weeks of clinical at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. While weContinue reading “Pride in Counseling Veterans”

A Dietitian’s Role at a Food Bank

By Danny Turner Before starting this internship program, I didn’t have a good idea of what it might look like to work in community nutrition as a dietitian. Classes covered benefits programs like WIC and SNAP, but I had never shadowed a community-focused dietitian. Thankfully I was able to rotate with Manna Food Center inContinue reading “A Dietitian’s Role at a Food Bank”