The Block Center Nutritional Care Specialists
The clinical dietitians on staff at the Block Center concentrate on helping each patient implement the dietary choices that work best to improve his or her overall health and life quality. Through in-depth evaluation and discussion with every patient, the Block Center nutrition specialists cover all essential topics for healthier eating. They guide patients to make practical food selections and educate them as to which foods and supplements contain natural anti-angiogenic properties, provide skills to do meal planning, resources for healthy recipes and healthful cooking demonstrations. Working one-on-one with you, our clinical dietitians strive to help you make your dietary transition easier, creating a nutritional plan you can enjoy during and after treatment as part of your daily life.
Julie Fulton, RD, LDN, NSCA-CPT, is a dietitian and fitness professional dedicated to helping others attain optimal health, providing an array of health care services that includes cardiovascular, bone density, diabetes and colorectal screening. She has served as Clinical Nutrition Specialist at the Block Center since 1998. Her career began at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she worked as the Coordinator of the Peer Health Education Program. After relocating to Chicago, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Benedictine University in Lisle. She became a certified fitness instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE); in 1999, she completed the National Strength and Conditioning Association Personal Trainer Certification (NSCA-CPT) and was also named the West Suburban Dietetic Association’s Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year. After completing her dietetic internship at Loyola University Medical Center, Ms. Fulton received specialized training in the areas of weight management, sports nutrition, cardiology, and diabetes.
Jacki Glew, MS, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN). Prior to receiving her B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics from Northern Illinois University, she completed her B.A. at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She received her Master’s degree from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where her clinical rotations focused on oncology, and she conducted research on the use of dietary supplements among hospitalized patients. Jacki previously educated dialysis patients with renal failure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, and HIV/AIDS. She is currently a member of the American Dietetic Association, Chicago Dietetic Association, and the Renal Nutrition, Oncology Nutrition, and Nutrition in Complementary Care Dietetic Practice Groups.
Ted Ingram, Jr., RD, LDN, CPT, attended Loyola University and the University of Illinois, Chicago. He obtained a B.S. in Human Nutrition, and, later became a graduate of the Sodexho University Distance Education Dietetic internship program. A member of Phi Theta Kappa and the national Society of Collegiate Scholars, he has extensive background in every phase of food service, from being a clinician to owning and operating a natural gourmet foods restaurant. He currently also works part time overseeing nutrition services for long-term care geriatric patients.
Mark Meyers, R.D., in addition to being a member of the research team, is also an experienced teacher, counselor, and registered dietician. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Montana State University with a B.S. in nutrition, his post-graduate work includes courses in research methods and advanced clinical nutrition at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He is the author of the Pre-School Nutrition Educational Module for the USDA, and a member of the American Dietetic Association.
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