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Summarising a Month of Nourishing Diversity in Nutrition & Dietetics

Thank you everyone for reading and sharing these posts as we celebrate Black History Month during a pandemic! I’m so grateful for all of the wonderful Black nutrition professionals who have shared their journeys, those who have encouraged this campaign, and to everyone who has been giving their feedback!

Here’s everyone who was featured:

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I hope that somewhere out there another A-level student, busy parent, or professional established in another field now feels more empowered to take the leap to study nutrition and dietetics, because representing their community matters.

Ok, ok, before I get too sappy, here are two last things I needed to share with you.

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Diversity in Nutrition & Dietetics featuring Kim Rose

It is now well-known that being from Black, Asian, Indigenous or other minority ethnic groups can place persons at higher risk of health conditions and outcomes. This is often not an individual choice but, due to poor health literacy, lack of access to healthcare and other aspects systemic racism. So having black representation in healthcare, particularly in Nutrition & Dietetics can be really important for several reasons.

Today we chat with Kim Rose, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and fellow Caribbean queen! She is also a certified Diabetes Educator and Nutrition Support Clinician.

Why is diversity important in Nutrition & Dietetics?

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Diversity in Nutrition & Dietetics featuring Johane Filemon

Johane Filemon is a proud Haitian-American, registered dietitian nutritionist with a wealth of experience in gut health and anti-inflammatory therapies. You guys know how I feel about gut health! So I was more than excited to hear the story of yet another Caribbean gem!

Why is diversity important in Nutrition & Dietetics?

Johane Filemon RDN, Georgia, USA

Johane Filemon, RDN

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Diversity in Nutrition & Dietetics featuring Blessing TF Mushonga

Today we chat with Blessing Mushonga, a registered nutritionist working in sports nutrition while also supporting Clinical Nutrition and Weight management. Blessing and I have collaborated in the past on his newsletter about COVID-19 nutrition and the Sports Nutrition Leap programme.

Why is diversity important in Nutrition & Dietetics?

Blessing TF Mushonga, Registered Nutritionist

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