Geriatric Nutritionists and Dietitians in Stevenson, MD
I bring over 30 years of hands-on Medical, Teaching and Research knowledge in Hospital, Medical School, Private Industry, and Non Profit settings. Your Nutritional Health knowledge is no less important as any other Medical knowledge. How, why, when, and what you eat can effect every part of you or your children's bodies, today and into your future. Entrust this vital knowledge with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), a regulated healthcare professional credential, who can bring and blend tremendous knowledge and experience, into your personal unique life challenges, gaining the maximum health benefit options for you and your family.
I bring over 30 years of hands-on Medical, Teaching and Research knowledge in Hospital, Medical School, Private Industry, and Non Profit settings. Your Nutritional Health knowledge is no less important as any other Medical knowledge. How, why, when, and what you eat can effect every part of you or your children's bodies, today and into your future. Entrust this vital knowledge with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), a regulated healthcare professional credential, who can bring and blend tremendous knowledge and experience, into your personal unique life challenges, gaining the maximum health benefit options for you and your family.
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My mission is to simplify nutrition and empower clients with practical tools they can use long term. In client meetings I offer a personalized and supportive approach that makes healthy eating habits feel achievable, satisfying, and tailored to YOUR lifestyle.
My mission is to simplify nutrition and empower clients with practical tools they can use long term. In client meetings I offer a personalized and supportive approach that makes healthy eating habits feel achievable, satisfying, and tailored to YOUR lifestyle.
At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.
At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.
Manal Qadeer, MS, RD, LDN is a trauma-informed registered dietitian who helps clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies through a compassionate, collaborative approach. With over six years of experience in both nutrition and mental health settings, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and the emotional side of nourishment.
Manal’s philosophy is grounded in Health at Every Size, All Foods Fit, and the belief that every body is a good body. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to move at your own pace tow
Manal Qadeer, MS, RD, LDN is a trauma-informed registered dietitian who helps clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies through a compassionate, collaborative approach. With over six years of experience in both nutrition and mental health settings, she specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and the emotional side of nourishment.
Manal’s philosophy is grounded in Health at Every Size, All Foods Fit, and the belief that every body is a good body. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to move at your own pace tow
My ideal client is someone who feels frustrated with stubborn weight gain, constant fatigue, and symptoms like hormonal imbalance or poor digestion. They have already tried diets, supplements, and quick fixes, but nothing seems to work long-term. Their goal is to finally understand what is happening inside their body, restore their health, and feel confident and energetic so they can live their best life.
My ideal client is someone who feels frustrated with stubborn weight gain, constant fatigue, and symptoms like hormonal imbalance or poor digestion. They have already tried diets, supplements, and quick fixes, but nothing seems to work long-term. Their goal is to finally understand what is happening inside their body, restore their health, and feel confident and energetic so they can live their best life.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
If you’ve been dealing with ongoing gut issues, hormone changes, or chronic symptoms and feel like you’re not getting real answers, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Clients often come to me feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck—and leave with clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of their body.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start feeling better, I’d love to support you.
If you’ve been dealing with ongoing gut issues, hormone changes, or chronic symptoms and feel like you’re not getting real answers, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Clients often come to me feeling dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck—and leave with clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of their body.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start feeling better, I’d love to support you.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
As a Master's degree level dietitian, I counsel on a wide range of topics during nutrition counseling that will be tailored to your needs and concerns. I have 16 combined years of experience in child and adult nutrition.
As a Master's degree level dietitian, I counsel on a wide range of topics during nutrition counseling that will be tailored to your needs and concerns. I have 16 combined years of experience in child and adult nutrition.
My goal is to make it 100% easy for you to follow your specified dietary plan and lifestyle changes to meet your goal. I always review your food likes/dislikes, make necessary changes paying attention to your food likes. I believe that good nutrition is the one that is eaten, good diet plan/lifestyle change is the one that is simple and easy to follow for a long time. I use visuals and measures to bring points home and clear, you don't have to take notes, I do give handouts which you might never have to read because my points are always clear.
My goal is to make it 100% easy for you to follow your specified dietary plan and lifestyle changes to meet your goal. I always review your food likes/dislikes, make necessary changes paying attention to your food likes. I believe that good nutrition is the one that is eaten, good diet plan/lifestyle change is the one that is simple and easy to follow for a long time. I use visuals and measures to bring points home and clear, you don't have to take notes, I do give handouts which you might never have to read because my points are always clear.
With over 20 years as a registered dietitian, I have gained experience in diverse settings treating a range of conditions such as heart health, sports nutrition, diabetes, women's health, weight loss and management, PCOS, healthy aging, and general wellness. Additionally, I am a certified diabetes care and education specialist with a solid background in diabetes and endocrinology. My extensive experience in corporate wellness has allowed me to optimize nutrition and lifestyle for improved health. Having attended culinary school, I enjoy integrating "nutrition into the kitchen".
With over 20 years as a registered dietitian, I have gained experience in diverse settings treating a range of conditions such as heart health, sports nutrition, diabetes, women's health, weight loss and management, PCOS, healthy aging, and general wellness. Additionally, I am a certified diabetes care and education specialist with a solid background in diabetes and endocrinology. My extensive experience in corporate wellness has allowed me to optimize nutrition and lifestyle for improved health. Having attended culinary school, I enjoy integrating "nutrition into the kitchen".
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. Danielle understands that making fulfilling, long-lasting, and healthful decisions requires patience and a solid client-provider relationship. Change can be challenging, and you need a supportive provider to help navigate the way as you create your own path. Danielle strongly believes that being healthy means not only taking care of our physical health, but also our mental health. Danielle understands that nutrition is not “one-size-fits-all”, and she will work to help you create a personalized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
Danielle is a Registered Dietitian who practices out of Health Loft. Danielle understands that making fulfilling, long-lasting, and healthful decisions requires patience and a solid client-provider relationship. Change can be challenging, and you need a supportive provider to help navigate the way as you create your own path. Danielle strongly believes that being healthy means not only taking care of our physical health, but also our mental health. Danielle understands that nutrition is not “one-size-fits-all”, and she will work to help you create a personalized plan of care to help you meet your goals.
Are you having trouble managing your weight or your chronic disease? Have restrictive diets taken away the joy of eating? I can help you meet your goals and heal your relationship with food!
Are you having trouble managing your weight or your chronic disease? Have restrictive diets taken away the joy of eating? I can help you meet your goals and heal your relationship with food!
Welcome to a journey of wellness and joy. As your dedicated Registered Dietitian, I am here to guide you towards a happier, healthier version of yourself by unlocking the incredible power of nutrition. Together, we will embark on a personalized path that transcends fad diets and restrictive routines. Instead, we'll focus on nourishing your body with wholesome, delicious foods that fuel your body from the inside out. Whether your goal is weight management, increased energy, or improved overall health, nutrition plays a pivotal role. I will equip you with the knowledge and tools to unleash your full potential.
Welcome to a journey of wellness and joy. As your dedicated Registered Dietitian, I am here to guide you towards a happier, healthier version of yourself by unlocking the incredible power of nutrition. Together, we will embark on a personalized path that transcends fad diets and restrictive routines. Instead, we'll focus on nourishing your body with wholesome, delicious foods that fuel your body from the inside out. Whether your goal is weight management, increased energy, or improved overall health, nutrition plays a pivotal role. I will equip you with the knowledge and tools to unleash your full potential.
In a 1995 Nutrition in Medical Science Class, I discovered that statistically, African Americans suffered disproportionately from many chronic diseases. I made it my goal in this life to discover a solution to alter the trajectory of the problem. I now help African-Americans develop a proper relationship with the food they eat by incorporating culture into the recipe of active living, glorious nutrition and wellness!
In a 1995 Nutrition in Medical Science Class, I discovered that statistically, African Americans suffered disproportionately from many chronic diseases. I made it my goal in this life to discover a solution to alter the trajectory of the problem. I now help African-Americans develop a proper relationship with the food they eat by incorporating culture into the recipe of active living, glorious nutrition and wellness!
Rebecca Bitzer Dietitians for Every Condition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Concerned about inflammation, diabetes, digestive issues or eating disorders? Our group practice includes seven Registered Dietitians with extensive nutrition counseling experience. Each dietitian specializes in personalized nutrition within their specialty. This allows you to see the "best of the best" based on your unique situation. Our highly-qualified dietitians specialize in eating disorders, food sensitivities, digestive troubles, diabetes, heart disease, PCOS, and more. Our non-dieting "REBEL" approach to weight loss provides greater satisfaction, improved health, mindful eating, intuitive eating and personalized care.
Concerned about inflammation, diabetes, digestive issues or eating disorders? Our group practice includes seven Registered Dietitians with extensive nutrition counseling experience. Each dietitian specializes in personalized nutrition within their specialty. This allows you to see the "best of the best" based on your unique situation. Our highly-qualified dietitians specialize in eating disorders, food sensitivities, digestive troubles, diabetes, heart disease, PCOS, and more. Our non-dieting "REBEL" approach to weight loss provides greater satisfaction, improved health, mindful eating, intuitive eating and personalized care.
My passion is to help you feel better and live your life to the fullest, without feeling restricted by food choices. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment or attempting to manage a chronic illness, I am here to help! I will work with you to find a personalized nutrition approach that works for you based on your unique situation and including your favorite current foods and inspiration with new foods using our own quick, easy recipes.
My passion is to help you feel better and live your life to the fullest, without feeling restricted by food choices. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, undergoing cancer treatment or attempting to manage a chronic illness, I am here to help! I will work with you to find a personalized nutrition approach that works for you based on your unique situation and including your favorite current foods and inspiration with new foods using our own quick, easy recipes.
Ever since I was a child, I have been passionate about cooking. Much of my passion probably has to do with growing up with a mom who is a professional chef. Now, I enjoy teaching others to plan and prepare healthy, home-cooked meals. Planning meals for fertility, prenatal nutrition, women's health, hormones, diabetes, PCOS, kidney disease and heart health are my specialties. In addition to individual counseling, I lead grocery store tours and cooking classes and diabetes talks. My personal and professional background provides the ideal support you need to make changes, and offers realistic solutions to the challenges of daily life.
Ever since I was a child, I have been passionate about cooking. Much of my passion probably has to do with growing up with a mom who is a professional chef. Now, I enjoy teaching others to plan and prepare healthy, home-cooked meals. Planning meals for fertility, prenatal nutrition, women's health, hormones, diabetes, PCOS, kidney disease and heart health are my specialties. In addition to individual counseling, I lead grocery store tours and cooking classes and diabetes talks. My personal and professional background provides the ideal support you need to make changes, and offers realistic solutions to the challenges of daily life.
Vicky is passionate about working with people on an individual basis and is compassionate about the challenges of financial restraints, fatigue, and how difficult it is to prepare healthy meals when faced with physical limitations and after working long days.
Vicky is passionate about working with people on an individual basis and is compassionate about the challenges of financial restraints, fatigue, and how difficult it is to prepare healthy meals when faced with physical limitations and after working long days.
Jessica’s ideal clients are individuals seeking support with diabetes management, heart health, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Many come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to improve their health in a sustainable way. Using an integrative, functional medicine approach, Jessica helps clients understand how food choices affect how they feel, identify possible root causes, and build a realistic plan that supports lasting progress.
Jessica’s ideal clients are individuals seeking support with diabetes management, heart health, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Many come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to improve their health in a sustainable way. Using an integrative, functional medicine approach, Jessica helps clients understand how food choices affect how they feel, identify possible root causes, and build a realistic plan that supports lasting progress.
Geriatric Nutritionists and Dietitians
How does nutrition affect aging?
Nutrition significantly influences the aging process through various interconnected mechanisms. As people age, they tend to accumulate more body fat due to muscle loss, which can compromise physical health and limit their ability to engage in sufficient physical activity. Additionally, older adults generally have lower calorie requirements compared to younger individuals. If coupled with poor dietary choices, this reduced calorie need can contribute to obesity, which not only accelerates aging but also places added stress on joints and the cardiovascular system. Consequently, inadequate nutrition can increase the risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and kidney disease, ultimately reducing life expectancy and overall health in older adults.
Why is nutrition important for older adults?
Nutrition is essential for the health and well-being of older adults. A balanced and nutrient-rich diet supports both physical and mental health, providing the necessary foundation for physical and mental strength. Proper nutrition is also crucial for wound healing and immune function, both of which are important for recovery from illnesses or injuries that may occur with aging. Additionally, targeted dietary modifications can help older adults manage chronic conditions and maintain their independence. For example, a diet low in sugar is beneficial for those with diabetes, while reducing sodium and saturated fats is important for those with cardiovascular disease. These dietary adjustments are critical at any age but are particularly vital for older adults, who may be at an increased risk of chronic conditions becoming more severe. Lastly, the social aspect of eating is also significant for older adults. Sharing meals with others or participating in communal dining settings can reduce social isolation and foster a sense of community.
What diet is best for geriatric patients?
There is no universally best diet for geriatric patients. However, experts generally recommend that older adults consume a balanced, plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat proteins. Since older adults typically have lower caloric needs compared to younger adults, it is often advised that they be mindful of portion sizes and limit the consumption of high-calorie foods, particularly those high in added sugars and saturated fats. Some older adults may not experience normal hunger cues, making it challenging for them to meet even their reduced caloric needs. In such cases, focusing on nutrient-dense and protein-rich foods—such as whole grains, lean meats, seafood, poultry, eggs, beans, and dairy—can be crucial to support healthy aging.
Why should older adults see a dietitian?
Seeing a dietitian can be highly beneficial for older adults, whether they have specific nutrition-related concerns or consider themselves mostly healthy. A dietitian can review a client's dietary intake, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adequate nutrient and caloric intake. They can also tailor dietary recommendations to address or prevent specific conditions. For example, older women at risk for osteoporosis may benefit from learning about vitamins and foods that support bone health. Additionally, aging can bring changes in taste, smell, and hunger cues, which can alter food preferences and make it difficult for older adults to enjoy food or meet their nutritional needs. A dietitian can help navigate these changes, offering suggestions on how to meet nutrient requirements through diet supplementation or creative recipes.