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| Debbie Jeffery, RD |
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| Education: |
Drexel University
BS in Dietitics |
| Certification: |
Registered Dietitian |
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About Debbie–
Debbie began her career as a registered dietitian (RD) by working in a hospital as a clinical dietitian before being promoted to chief dietitian. As a result, she has extensive experience performing nutrition assessments and counseling patients on a variety of therapeutic diets including weight management, sodium restricted, diabetic, and low cholesterol.
After the birth of her children, she began counseling pregnant teens and women on prenatal nutrition. She also assisted on a study concerning nutrition status and pregnancy outcome in adolescents for the National Institute of Health. This experience led to a position working with children diagnosed with Phenylketonuria, a metabolic disorder requiring a very specialized diet. Her role as a metabolic dietitian included teaching medical students and writing grant applications. A move from Pennsylvania to Virginia necessitated a career change and resulted in joining Personal Training Associates.
Debbie is an active member of the Northern District Virginia Dietetic Association serving on the Executive Board. In addition to being a RD, she is certified by the American Dietetic Association in childhood, adolescent, and adult weight management.
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