Health & Wellness

• Created and launched Healthy Dining in 1990, a San Diego-based, nationwide company that helps consumers find more healthful options at restaurants and helps chefs create more nutritious restaurant meals.
• Began counting calories as a child for dad using a calorie counter book. Became fascinated with nutrition and as a nutritionist counseled people on making healthier choices when dining out. Started connecting with chefs to persuade them to offer more healthful options.
• Created and manages HealthyDiningFinder.com featuring 60,000 restaurant locations with menu items under 750 calories, from fast food to fine-dining. Manages a team of registered dietitians that provides restaurants with nutrition analysis services, gluten and allergen identification, and consultation in reducing calories, fat and/or sodium.
• In July 2011, launched "Kids LiveWell" platform on HealthyDiningFinder.com in collaboration with the National Restaurant Association.
• Inspiring leader who delivers innovative nutrition-related strategies and solutions to help restaurants prosper while educating Americans to enjoy healthier cuisine.

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Notable CSU Graduates in Health & Wellness Services

Hoji Alimi	Nancy Carlson	Richard D. Cordova	Jeannine (Lage) Graves
John & Margi Herzog	Richard A. Houghten, III	Barbara Johnston	Anita Jones-Mueller
Pam Kehaly	J. Mario Molina	Steven Moreau	Una L. Morris-Chong
David L. Riley	Susan R. Salka	Cynthia Stamper Graff	Peter Underhill
Jon Van Boening	Michael Weinper