Dr. Joy Dubost is crazy about nutrition. She has her PhD in Food Science, she’s a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Specialist in Sports Nutrition. She owns Dubost Food & Nutrition Solutions, LLC. and is currently the National media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (www.eatright.org) and serves on the nutrition division leadership team for the Institute of Food Technologists (www.ift.org)
Dr. Joy Dubost
With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Dubost has worked in the areas of clinical nutrition, research, public health intervention, education and communications. She owns Dubost Food & Nutrition Solutions, LLC. which specializes in scientific advising, education, and communications. She also serves as Senior Director of Nutrition at the National Restaurant Association where she was responsible for the development and implementation of the award winning, nationally recognized healthy children’s dining program called Kids LiveWell. Through this she has worked on the Let’s Move! initiative to assist both the public and private sectors in addressing obesity.
Every parent wants to raise healthy and happy children. A big part of that equation is making sure kids eat a balanced diet filled with nutritious food. Health and nutrition continue to be top of mind for families when they dine out. Based on recent research, more than seven out of 10 consumers say they are more likely to visit a restaurant that offers healthful options.
Dr. Joy Dubost is nationally known for her work in nutrition and is here to cut through the noise for parents across the country. Kids LiveWell initiative is a program that aims to help parents make healthful choices for their kids when eating out at restaurants.
In this video Dr. Joy Dubost provides parents with information on how make healthful eating decisions on the go and how to decipher menus to find the healthiest options.
For more information about Kids LiveWell, please visit: www.healthydiningfinder.com/kids_livewell/You can also find her on twitter @joyofnutrition