Dawn Jackson Blatner
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| Occupation(s) | Author, dietitian |
Dawn Jackson Blatner is an American registered dietitian, television and media personality, and published author of the book The Flexitarian Diet, and has been hailed as Chicago's "top dietitian"[1] and "one of the best nutritionists in the country"[2]
Work as a dietitian
Blatner is a registered dietitian, certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD), and a nutrition consultant to the Chicago Cubs major league baseball team. She has worked as the dietitian for Lifetime Television, DePaul University and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute. Dawn was also a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association[3] for 9 years and has 13 years experience working with clients to improve health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Most recently Dawn received Lifetime Television 2011 Remarkable Woman Award for her work in the field of nutrition.[4]
Published author and blogger
Blatner is a regular blogger for the Huffington Post,[5] where she maintains a regular column, as well as for USA Today. She has also written the book "The Flexitarian Diet[6] ", ISBN 978-0-07-154957-8, published by the McGraw-Hill press.
Media appearances
Blatner has been featured as a trusted food & nutrition expert on many TV programs such as the Dr. Oz show, Fox News,[7] ABC News, and a host of others.
References
- ^ "7 Questions for Chicago's Top Dietician". Vitalchoice.com. 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ http://dawnjacksonblatner.com/media/images/fitnessFoodAwards_2009.pdf
- ^ Hellmich, Nanci (2008-01-21). "'This, Not That' practical for fast-food diners". Usatoday.Com. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ Dawn Jackson Blatner. "Dawn Jackson Blatner". myLifetime.com. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ "Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, CSSD, LDN: Healthy Makeovers For Your Favorite Summer Drinks". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ Melina, Vesanto. "The Flexitarian Diet: The Mostly Vegetarian Way to Lose Weight, Be Healthier, Prevent Disease, and Add Years to Your Life (9780071549578): Dawn Jackson Blatner: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ "Dr. Oz Challenge | Eating Healthy Starts with Shopping Healthy". Myfoxchicago.com. Retrieved 2011-10-24.