Andrea has over 13 years of experience working on initiatives that shape policy and inform education programs that address the community and their well-being.
NUTRITION POLICY
- Healthy Beverage Resolution – Development and Implementation of nutrition and physical activity policies for LA County
- Obesity Prevention Motion – Development and Implementation of nutrition and physical activity policies for LAUSD
- Taking the First Step with a Healthy Breakfast – Author of Policy brief, addressing childhood obesity, commissioned by Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children.
NUTRITION EDUCATION
- Network for Healthy California LA – Development and implementation of interactive nutrition education campaigns and curriculums for teachers, parents and students of LA area schools.
- UCLA Extension, Instructor – Introductory nutrition course covering the basic role of nutrients in the human body, stressing the link between dietary practices, health and disease
- “Ask-the-Dietitian at the Farmers Market” – Implemented Education Program, commissioned by LA County, designed to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables amongst Angelenos.
COMMUNITY NUTRITION
- Consultations – Individual or Group dietary consultations on a multitude of health issues such as weight loss, diabetes, healthy eating, high cholesterol, etc
- Classes – Individual or Group dietary classes on various topics and for diverse communities
- Community Outreach – Coordinate, plan and implement nutrition programs and events including: awareness campaigns, health fairs and professional symposiums
- Health Educator and Counselor for behavioral studies designed to improve the management of and/or prevent type 2 diabetes in spouses and senior citizens.
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