Posts in RD RESOURCES
Meet the Intern: Leah Kern

Hi! I’m Leah Kern. I graduated from The University of Vermont with a BS in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Sciences this past May, 2019. I'm currently a dietetic intern in Sodexo’s NYC region. I’m originally from northern New Jersey, called Vermont my home for a few years and now live in Brooklyn, NY.

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Becoming a Registered Dietitian: Part 2

If I could categorize my Instagram DM’s, the top category would be from students who are interested in becoming a dietitian. And I get it – for some reason, it’s not information that’s easily available to find. When I was applying to grad school, I was super confused about the process too, which is why I’m happy to help!

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How to Stay Sane in a World Full of Instagram Influencers

I started my Instagram account 5 years ago, before the term “influencer” even existed. At the time, I had just become a dietitian and knew people liked food photos. I thought I understood Instagram pretty well and decided to create an account to help promote my career as a dietitian and reach more people. I never would have though that Instagram and the influencer world was going to blow up into what it is now.

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MSG and Umami: Everything You Need to Know

A few weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of going to Japan with Ajinomoto, a Japanese food and biotech company who produces everything from seasonings to frozen food to beverages. The goal: to learn more about umami and, even more so, about MSG. When I was first asked to go, my initial thoughts were probably the same as yours are now: isn’t MSG bad for you?

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