Edwina Clark - Registered Dietitian and Wellness Expert

ABOUT ME

WELCOME!

Thank you for visiting my site. I am San Francisco-based Registered Dietitian, foodie and fitness-junkie on a mission to help others lead healthy and happy lives.

Career talk…

I’m a seasoned marketing leader with over a decade of experience bringing evidence-based health and wellness products to market. I’ve worked for everything from itty bitty start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and find joy in translating complex science into consumer-friendly messages. Learn more about my background here.

The blog…

I focus on science-driven wellness strategies for busy people on the blog. I’m all about easy upgrades to help you be the best version of yourself. As a Registered Dietitian, I have extensive clinical training covering topics including weight management, diabetes, IBD/IBS, allergies, and sports nutrition.

Outside the office…

Outside the office, I can be found in the kitchen testing new recipes, running, and exploring the Bay Area’s beautiful natural landscape. I love the sun (vitamin D) and am a proud native of Sydney, Australia.

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • Registered Dietitian (US)
  • Accredited Practicing Dietitian (Australia)
  • Certified Sports Specialty Dietitian (US)
  • B.Sc. in Nutritional Science summa cum laude, Boston University
  • M.Sc. in Nutrition/Dietetics, Boston University
  • Dietetic Internship: Completed 1200 hours of clinical training at Boston Medical Center

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Member
  • Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group: Executive Committee Member
  • Californian Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Member
  • Dietetic Association of Australia: Member

Registered Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the Difference?

‘Registered Dietitian’ is a protected term whereas ‘Nutritionist’ is not. Dietitians go through many years of rigorous scientific training, exams and supervised practical experience before penning ‘RD’ next to their name for the first time. Our coursework covers everything from biochemistry to medical nutrition therapy, food safety and food systems management.

Nutritionists, on the other hand, aren’t bound to the same stringent standards. In fact, some self-proclaimed ‘Nutritionists’ have very little formal training in food and nutrition science (eek). ‘Nutritionist’ is a term that can be used by almost anyone with an interest in healthy eating.

Rments

Four-year degree from an accredited university

 

Science-based university coursework

 

Supervised practical experience from a nationally accredited program

 

National exam developed and maintained by a governing body

 

Continuing education requirements to maintain credential

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Code of ethics

Requirements

Four-year university degree

Science-based university coursework

Supervised practical experience from an accredited program

 

Pass national exam

 

Continuing education requirements to maintain credential

Code of ethics

DIETITIAN

1200 hours +

NUTRITIONIST

HEALTH COACH

3 mentor sessions

From the blog…

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

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This Greek-inspired Mediterranean pasta salad is brimming with veggies and is equal parts healthy, satisfying,…

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