Roberta Gershner, MS, RD, CDN
Registered Dietitian, Consulting Nutritionist in
Westchester, NY
As past president of both the
New York State Dietetic Association and Westchester/Rockland
Dietetic Association, I strive to serve as a resource for people at every stage of their life cycle to improve health, prevent disease and maintain weight through individualized personal wellness programs.
I was honored by the New York
State Dietetic Association and its professional membership with
the "Distinguished Dietitian" Award in 2006.
Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian with the Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics
(formerly called the American Dietetic Association)
- Registered Dietitian with the New York State Dietetic Association
- Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist
licensed with New York State
- Certified nutrition heart counselor for the American Heart Association
- Previous adjunct nutrition instructor at Manhattanville College
- Past president of the New York State
Dietetic Association
- Past president of the Westchester Rockland Dietetic Association
- B.S. in food science and management from Pratt Institute
- M.S. in nutrition from Hunter College
- Completion of post-graduate studies in
Nutrition at New York Medical College
- 20 years in private practice
With a large portion of my life devoted to promoting nutrition, I help my patients best by attending and speaking at conventions and other events around the country that highlight the latest research in dietetics and medical nutrition therapy.
I have provided on-site worksite wellness programs in Westchester County for many corporations.
I continue to be a
leader in Westchester County and New York State dietetic and
nutrition professional communities.
My understanding of Federal
Health Care Reform allows me to educate patients about increased
coverage for nutrition services.
Read my interview in the Westchester
County Business Journal.
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