Dawn Jackson Blatner
Encyclopedia
Dawn Jackson Blatner is an American registered dietitian
, television and media personality, and published author of the book The Flexitarian Diet, and has been hailed as Chicago's "top dietitian" and "one of the best nutritionists in the country"
major league baseball team. She has worked as the dietitian for Lifetime Television
, DePaul University
and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute. Dawn was also a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association
for 9 years and has 13 years experience working with clients to improve health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Most recently Dawn received Lifetime Television 2011 Remarkable Woman Award
for her work in the field of nutrition.
. She has also written the book "The Flexitarian Diet ", ISBN 978-0-07-154957-8, published by the McGraw-Hill
press.
, and a host of others.
Dietitian
Dietitians supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The goals of dietitians are to provide medical nutritional intervention, and to obtain, safely prepare, serve and advise on...
, television and media personality, and published author of the book The Flexitarian Diet, and has been hailed as Chicago's "top dietitian" and "one of the best nutritionists in the country"
Work as a dietitian
Blatner is a registered dietitian, certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD), and a nutrition consultant to the Chicago CubsChicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
major league baseball team. She has worked as the dietitian for Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...
, DePaul University
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul...
and Northwestern Memorial Hospital Wellness Institute. Dawn was also a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetic Association is the United States' largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 72,000 members. The American Dietetic Association is officially changing its name to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The announcement was made Saturday, September...
for 9 years and has 13 years experience working with clients to improve health outcomes such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Most recently Dawn received Lifetime Television 2011 Remarkable Woman Award
Remarkable Woman Award
The Remarkable Woman Award is an award presented by a regional business group based in Orange County, California called the NAWBO or the National Association of Women Business Owners.-History:...
for her work in the field of nutrition.
Published author and blogger
Blatner is a regular blogger for the Huffington Post, where she maintains a regular column, as well as for USA TodayUSA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
. She has also written the book "The Flexitarian Diet ", ISBN 978-0-07-154957-8, published by the McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill
The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., is a publicly traded corporation headquartered in Rockefeller Center in New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial, education, publishing, broadcasting, and business services...
press.
Media appearances
Blatner has been featured as a trusted food & nutrition expert on many TV programs such as the Dr. Oz show, Fox News, ABC NewsABC News
ABC News is the news gathering and broadcasting division of American broadcast television network ABC, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company...
, and a host of others.