Had My Nut Appt. Yeserday....

WHAT are her credentials???

where did she go to school
why does she call herself a NUT?
what degrees does she hold and from where?
what organizations (professional does she belong to?)

what is her argument with South Beach?

HI,

   This is my first time to the Maryland board and I noticed that you're in Crofton too, so I thought I'd say "howdy neighbor".

   I can totally understand a nutritionist not liking chemicals (artificial sweetners). Stevia is natural, sugar-free and you can find it at health food stores if you wanted to do something like make your own tea or something (as an alternative to water). I'm a big water drinker.

   Sorry she doesn't believe in weight loss surgery. Even when someone does lose weight on their own, the chance of "keeping off" a large amount of weight is not that easy. I lost 100 lbs 9 years ago and regained every pound and then 20 more! Ugh. My sleeve gastrectomy was a lifesaver. I am certainly healthier now than I was 7 months ago. Post op, gastrectomy patients are encouraged to eat a southbeach type diet. Protein then produce. Works for us.

Meg

Nessa Here is her info..Margaret’s original Bachelor of Science degree (Fordham University) in Biology, led her to pursue a career in Nursing after completing another Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Mount Saint Mary College).  She practiced as a Registered Nurse for almost 20 years, working in a variety of hospital and well-patient settings: Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Pediatrics and Urology.

After leaving Nursing, Margaret continued her studies, preferring to cross over to the alternative therapies.  She has a Master of Science in Natural Health (Clayton College), is a Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP), and is a professional member of the American Association of Nutritional Consultants

NESSA what do you think is she ok? Does she have what I need?

                                                                 Julie

Personally (since you asked me)
I don't find her nutrional credentials to be adequate.

how did you find her?

for me I would want an RD (registerd dietician)
and/or someone registered with the ADA
www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/index.html

and/or a licensed dietitian/nutritionist

what is she LICENSED to do?

from the maryland dietietic association:

The State Board of Dietetic Practice was authorized in 1985 to protect the public by setting standards for the practice of dietetics in Maryland (Chapter 773, Acts of 1985). The Board licenses dietitians and nutritionists in Maryland.  Licenses to practice dietetics must be renewed with the Board every two years.

Dietitians and Nutritionists often work in hospitals, medical offices, and schools to provide proper nutrition to people in order to alleviate health problems and ensure balanced diets. There are about 1300 licensed Dietitians-Nutritionists in Maryland.

and I hate to tell you but it appears that for $60 dollars ANYONE can join AANC

Nessa my pcp reccomended her to me as they use her often. I am going to look at the site you posted. She has big practice and I thought she was good maybe I should now think twice...



                                                                                                Julie

ONE question... why in the world would you work with a NUT who is anti WLS???

Had no clue till I told her yesterday that I was thing about lapband or vsg....She thinks I could lose weight without surgery...She has told me that wls causes many problems that I dont need.. I did not know she was so anti wls.. I thought she would think of it as a tool just like Weigh****ches is a tool.....Every way I go i find another obsticle.....


                                                                                       Julie

Sounds like a QUACK to me!

Hey Nessa, what's the problem with Soy and the thyroid?  I never heard of that.. I've been hypothyroid since I was really young.

A google search for soy and thyroid turns up tons of stuff
 click on  this to see it...

Nessa Thanks for the info the nut said there are problems with soy. I reall y wasnt sure if I believed her but now I do.....Loved the chicken site its great...Good job...

                                                                             Julie