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ROBIN
LEA BENARDOT, RD, LD
Medical
Nutrition Therapist
Benardot
Nutrition, LLC
5835
Glenridge Drive
, 2-107
Sandy
Springs
,
GA
30328
Tel.
404.567.5029
www.benardotnutrition.com
EDUCATION
Dietetic
Internship, The
New
York
Hospital-Cornell
Medical
Center
,
New
York
,
NY
,
1978. Completed clinical and
administrative experience requirements for registration examination.
Bachelor
of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Administration,
California
Polytechnic
State
University
San
Luis Obispo
,
USA
,
1977. Graduated with Highest
Honors.
REGISTRATION/LICENSURE
WORK
EXPERIENCE
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04/2005-present
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Medical
Nutritionist Therapist
in private practice specializing in interpreting the science into
real food recommendations for real people.
Areas of expertise include disordered eating, weight
management, cancer recovery and prevention, celiac disease and
gluten intolerance, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Nutrition
Seminar Facilitator,
The Wellness Community Atlanta-Northside-Forsyth.
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07/2004-10/2005
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Study
Coordinator,
“Obesity, Nutrition, and Renal Cell Carcinoma in Blacks and
Whites,“ Division of Nutrition, Georgia State University.
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2001-2004
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Clinical
Nutrition Consultant,
Nestec Ltd. (Nestle,
Vevey
,
Switzerland
.
Author of conference proceedings for clinical nutrition
newsletter.
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10/2003-04/2004
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Clinical
Nutritionist,
Genolier
Clinic
,
Switzerland
.
Responsible
for development of an oncology nutrition support service for both
ambulatory and hospitalized cancer patients. Nutrition diagnosis and
care plans for the Center for the Prevention of Aging.
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09/2001-04/2004
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Dietitian/Nutrition
Therapist in Private Practice,
Genolier
,
Switzerland
.
Specialized in disordered eating and weight issues.
Presented nutrition topics to both professional and public
audiences.
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Oncology
Nutrition Consultant,
English Cancer Support Group of
Geneva
.
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Nutrition
Commentator, World
Radio
Geneva
,
Switzerland
.
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09/2001-09/2003
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International
Auditor,
Retail Quality Assurance, Inc,
Darien
,
IL
,
USA
.
Audited new food products introduced to
Switzerland
in
retail markets and trade shows.
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05/1998
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Technical
Consultant,
Fichier Sélection Informatique,
Champigny-sur-Marne
,
France
.
Translated from French to English and adapted hospital
dietary department software for North American marketing.
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01/1994-05/1996
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Clinical
Dietitian,
Lawrence
Hospital
,
Bronxville
,
NY
.
Performed in-patient nutrition assessment, care, and
documentation and out-patient clinic nutrition counseling.
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07/1995-12/1995
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Hospice
Care Dietitian,
Jansen Memorial Hospice, Tuckahoe,
New
York
.
Provided nutrition assessment and established nutrition home
care plans for patients at end-stage illness.
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09/1992-07/1993
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Nutrition
Program Coordinator,
Oak Brook Health & Racquet Club,
Oak
Brook
,
IL
.
Created and taught healthy life-style and weight management
programs using a non-diet approach.
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07/1979-06/1981
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Oncology
Dietitian,
Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
,
New
York
,
NY. Conducted nutrition
assessment and provided nutritional support to cancer patients
during chemotherapy and post-surgical treatments.
Specialized in therapeutic nutrition care post
gastrointestinal surgeries including post total pancreatectomy
support. Supervised up to 60 food service employees in the Central
Tray Service providing meals to approximately 500 patients.
Taught in-service training to food service workers and
therapeutic diet assistants.
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11/1978-07/1979
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Clinical
Dietitian,
Bridgeport
Hospital
,
Bridgeport
,
CT.
Clinical Dietitian in both surgical and medical care units,
including burn unit and pediatric failure to thrive clinic.
Supervised dietetic interns during clinical rotations.
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VOLUNTEER
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN
COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE (ACSM)
AMERICAN OVERSEAS
DIETETIC ASSOCIATION (AODA) --
The International Affiliate of the
American Dietetic Association
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Conference
Committee Mentor for
the 27th AODA Conference, “To Your Health: Prevention, Wellness, & Nutrition
Intervention across the Lifespan” to be held
March
23-25, 2006
in
Dublin
,
Ireland
.
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Conference
Co-Chair, “Promoting
Excellence in Nutrition Practice” --
A
Joint Educational Event of the
Cyprus
Dietetic Association (CyDA) and AODA, Lefkosia,
Cyprus, 2003-2004.
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Past
President, 2001-2002.
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President,
2000-2001.
Coordinated volunteer activities for professional association
with over 500 members in 70 countries.
Major activities accomplished during term: 2 meetings of the
Board of Directors, revision of website, revision of policies and
procedures manual, bylaws, complete re-structuring of Board of
Directors, and a profitable 3-day educational conference in
Alicante
,
Spain
.
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President-Elect,
1999-2000.
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Awards
Committee Chair,
1997-1998.
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President,
1990
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Chair,
13th Annual Conference, Paris,
France, 1989-1990
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Public
Relations Chair,
1988-1990
ILLINOIS
DIETETEIC ASSOCIATION
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Assistant
Chair, Marketing & Public Relations,
1992-1993. Conducted IDA
Media Representative search.
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Co-Chair,
Legislation & Public Policy,
West Suburban Dietetic Association, 1992-1993.
COMMUNITY
VOLUNTEER WORK
Chemo
Chic,
cancer support group, volunteer speaker on nutritional
considerations during cancer treatment.
April 2005 to present.
PRESENTATIONS
Georgia
Social Work Oncology Group 9th Fall Conference, Living with
Cancer: Nutrition Messages to
Empower, Not Overwhelm,
November 5, 2007
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Piedmont
Driving Club Nutrition, Member Nutrition Seminar; January,
February, and March, 2007.
“Ask
the Dietician”—Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, Lifeline, Spring 2007, volume 109.
“Food
Poison Risk for Cancer Patients”—CNN Health Video, November, 2006.
“Non-Diet
Approach”-- Nutrition Intervention 1 (Nutr
4300) guest lecturer,
Georgia
State
University
, November, 2006 and November 2007.
“Nutrition
Support during Cancer Treatment: A Quality of Life
Issue“—Italian Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians Annual
Conference,
Parma
,
Italy
,
March 2004.
“Weight
Loss and Gains—Concerns in Cancer Survival” -- The English Cancer
Support Group Open Day,
Geneva
,
Switzerland
,
October, 2003.
“Eating
Disorders Awareness”-- The International Club of
Nyon
,
Switzerland
,
March 2002.
“The
Supporting Role of Nutrition in Cancer Treatment and Recovery” -- The
English Cancer Support Group Open Day,
Geneva
,
Switzerland
,
October, 2002.
“Alternative
Approaches to Weight Issues”—the 2nd
Cyprus
Dietetic Association Conference,
Nicosia
,
Cyprus
,
April, 2002.
“The
Impact of Nutrition on Women’s Health” -- The International Club of
Nyon
,
Switzerland
,
March, 2002.
“The
Non-Dieting Approach to Weight Loss”—the 1st
Cyprus
Dietetic Association Conference,
Nicosia
,
Cyprus
,
November, 2000.
AWARDS/HONORS
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AODA
Service Award, 2005.
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Outstanding
Dietitian of the Year, 2002.
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Honorary
Member
,
Cyprus
Dietetic Association, 2001.
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Recognized
Young Dietitian of the Year, 1991.
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
SELECTED
SEMINARS/COURSES
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The
Solution Method—Provider
training. Institute for
Health Solutions,
San
Rafael
,
CA
,
2005- 2007.
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Wellness
Coach Certification—endorsed
by the
American
College
of Sports Medicine. Wellcoaches Corp.,
Wellesley
,
MA
.
April, 2005.
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Foundations
of Clinical Research & Clinical Monitoring,
Unitek/ Thomson Center for Clinical Research Practice,
Fremont
,
CA. July, 2004.
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Introduction
to Eating Disorders,
St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY, 1995.
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Treating
the Dieting Casualty,
Ellyn Satter Associates,
Binghamton
,
NY
,
1994.
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Beyond
the Basics: Nutrition Therapy for Counseling Eating Disordered
Patients,
Nutrit
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