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Alana Duffy MS, RD
Alana is a Registered Dietitian with an extensive background in clinical nutrition and successful behavior modification working as the transplant dietitian for a large outpatient transplant clinic in Los Angeles. For the past nine years, Alana has developed her skill in and knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for diabetes, heart disease, GI disorders and weight loss. Alana has completed her master's degree in exercise physiology from Cal State in Los Angeles and is also a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. Alana now combines her nutrition expertise with her vast exercise knowledge to provide her clients with a whole body understanding of a healthy lifestyle at Nutrition Energy. While in LA, Alana consulted with the Los Angeles Dodgers and implemented a healthy pre and post game meal plan for the team. She has also organized and led many nutrition programs in diabetes, weight management, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS:
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh
- Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from California State University, Los Angeles
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- Active member of American Dietetic Association
- Active member of pediatric DPG
SPORTS AND PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Alana maintains a healthy and active lifestyle with daily exercise, including running, aerobics, and dance. Since she recently moved back to the New York area from Los Angeles, she is excited to be back home near her family, and has been busy re-exploring NYC.
PHILOSOPHY:
Alana believes that weight loss maintenance requires an overall lifestyle approach. She focuses on behavior modification along with diet and exercise to help her clients reach their short and long term nutrition and health goals. She also takes into account other important factors such as each individuals sleep patterns and level of stress to ensure long term success. Alana creates realistic goals for each individual and adapts them as needed to allow for a smooth transition to a healthier weight and way of life. She encourages slow sustainable changes with realistic and achievable goals in order to facilitate long term success. |
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