Ep 19 - Anita Turczynski RD, LD
Conversation 19: The Story, Journey and Passion of Registered Dietitian, Anita Turczynski RD, LD “I was asked to give nutrition talk at my daughter's pre-school (at the time) and I researched fun activities for kids nutrition education. That lead me to providing a presentation for Child and Adult Nutrition Education Programs on teaching nutrition education. I have realized that child nutrition is a passion of mine. It’s not work if you love it. There is always something new to learn.” - Anita Turczynski, RD, LD My conversation today is with Anita Turczynski, RD, LD Anita is a one of those people you meet who just radiates positivity both personally and professionally. It was interesting to know she initially majored in accounting in college. While she was navigating her future career plans and after shadowing a registered dietitian, she truly discovered her passion for nutrition. This lead her to an interest in food service nutrition and also a love for nutrition education with children in a public school system. She enjoys the variety of working in school nutrition and also seeing how nutrition education in schools really impacts nutrition at home. Please enjoy my conversation with Anita. Links from the Conversation Connect with Anita through email at Anita.Turczynski@dmschools.org Iowa State University Dietetics Program CUP Program Dietetics National Association of College a University Food Service Iowa State University Dining Services YMCA Trim Kids Mercy Medical Center Des Moines Des Moines Public Schools Food and Nutrition Iowa Department of Education Pick A Better Snack Iowa Nutrition Network USDA Food and Nutrition SNAP Journal of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food Corps School Garden Summer Lunch Program
