Karen is a freelance writer and registered dietitian based in Mason, Michigan. She specializes in nutrition, health and wellness writing and business communications.
She has written on the topics of nutrition and fitness, diabetes, distance education, child welfare, fly fishing and nature preservation for consumer and trade magazines. Karen’s writing has a warm, engaging style that has readers and editors asking for more.
Karen’s articles have been published in: · Healthy & Fit magazine · Today’s Dietitian magazine · Michigan Out-of-Doors magazine · Woods-N-Water News magazine · Children’s Voice magazine
As a registered dietitian, Karen has 20 years experience in the field of nutrition including clinical dietetics, nutrition education, and broadcast and print communications. She holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. Karen completed an accredited dietetic internship at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
As a contributing editor for Healthy & Fit Magazine, a monthly consumer publication that focuses on healthy lifestyles with a local angle, Karen writes regular columns and feature articles and also assists with final copyediting.
Karen is also a Certified Health Coach and a Certified Wellness Coach through Wellcoaches®.
Karen is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), Michigan Dietetic Association (MDA), Lansing Dietetic Association (LDA), Nutrition Entrepreneurs of Michigan (NE of MI), The Center for Mindful Eating, and Wellcoaches. She has held board positions with MDA, LDA and NE of MI, served as president of LDA and as the race director of the LDA Food & Fitness 5K Run/Walk. Recently, Karen was the MDA Annual Conference Co-chair for two years and the NE of MI newsletter editor for two years. She is currently the MDA LINK newsletter editor.
Karen received the Michigan Registered Dietitian of the Year Award from MDA in 2004 and the Public Relations-Individual Award from MDA in 2008.
When in need of credible nutrition information and advice, look to a registered dietitian (R.D.). Registered dietitians are experts in food, nutrition and health. They have acquired the education, experience and expertise necessary to achieve and maintain R.D. credentials.
· An undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) in nutrition science from an accredited college or university. Many R.D.s hold higher degrees such as a Master’s or Ph.D. · Completion of a mandatory internship (typically 9-12 months) in which practical experience is obtained in a clinical setting at an accredited health care institution. · Passing a national comprehensive exam given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR): www.cdrnet.org. · Completion of CDR-approved and monitored continuing education on a regular basis throughout all years of practice.
For more information about registered dietitians, visit the American Dietetic Association at www.eatright.org and the Michigan Dietetic Association at www.eatrightmich.org
