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Your Consultant Dietitian, Kerri Knippen, MPH, RD, LD, BC-ADM
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About Me:
My name is Kerri Knippen, I am a Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of Ohio. I received my Bachelor’s of Science from Bowling Green State University, Ohio. Upon completing my Bachelors in Dietetics, Chemistry Minor I began my Dietetic Internship. I completed my internship also at Bowling Green State University where I completed 1140 hours of supervised practice in Dietetics. I later fulfilled my Dietetic Registration requirements after successfully passing the National Exam. I completed my Masters in Public Health with a focus in nutrition in 2007.   My interests are in promoting, developing, and implementing nutrition education programs. I am pleased to announce that I now offer these services through  Northwest Fitness and Physical Therapy to provide these unique services to you.
I have various packages available for weight loss counseling and sports nutrition education.   I am board certified in advanced diabetes management as well.
 
I am also able to provide services such as Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes, Cardiovascular Health, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Oncology patients.   My rates are comparable to the standard rates of MNT and weight loss counseling. 
 
I urge you to consider the benefits of meeting with a qualified healthcare professional to help you meet your goals.  I am dedicated to providing my clients with evidence based information. I will provide clients with up to date and individual information to meet YOUR goals. For more information on my services available please contact us at 419-523-9553 and ask for Dietitian Services.

Fees and Services:
 
Individual Counseling: Counseling with a Registered Dietitian will include an initial 1 hour assessment, which will be followed by a 1 hr counsel session, and a follow up session typically 3-4 weeks later. The cost of counseling is based on services provided:
 
• Initial Assessment (1 hour)
• Counsel (1 hour)
• Follow Up (1/2 hour)
 
Call or Stop in Today to Get Pricing, NW Fitness/Physical Therapy Members Get an additional discount on all sessions + other discounts are often running, so don't forget to check in with us!!!
 
**Don't forget to check out the Weight Loss & Sports Nutrition Packages**
 
Additional Services:

Medical Nutrition Therapy:
  • Diabetes Education: for both type I and type II diabetics
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Oncology Patients
  • Cardiovascular Health 
 
Speaking and Presentation:
 
I am available to provide lunch and learn presentations to companies interested in promoting wellness among employees.  I am dedicated to provide up to date and accurate presentations related to nutrition and health for all my clients.  Another unique service I provide is producing a monthly newsletter that can be purchased and distributed to your clients, employees, or audience of interest. 
Potential Speaking Clients:
  • Businesses
  • Schools
  • Health Boards/Advisory Boards 
 
**Costs will vary upon presentation and speaking need as well as travel and time required for services.** 
 
Please Note: All of My Services Are Fee For Service.  Payment is required prior to or upon initial service for all my services.
What Is a Registered Dietitian? 
A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has met the minimum academic and professional requirements to qualify for the credential “RD.” In addition to RD credentialing, many states have regulatory laws for dietitians and nutrition practitioners. State requirements frequently are met through the same education and training required to become an RD.

What Are Educational and Professional Requirements for a Registered Dietitian?
  • Registered dietitians must meet the following criteria to earn the RD credential:
    • Receive a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college and course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association.
    • Complete a CADE-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies. Typically, a practice program will run six to 12 months in length.
    • Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
      Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.

 

What Do You Study to Become a Registered Dietitian?

Students wishing to become registered dietitians study subjects including food and nutrition sciences, foodservice systems management, business, economics, computer science, culinary arts, sociology, communications, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, anatomy and chemistry.

 

For More Information on the career and educational requirements of a Registered Dietititan: 

The American Dietetic Association

www.eatright.org