Jenny Charles
Bio
I have always had a love for nutrition and exercise, beginning when I was growing up playing sports and wanting to eat the best foods for competition. Even before official schooling, I read every book and magazine containing nutrition information. I also developed a love for cooking , and transforming favorite recipes into healthier versions.
I went to college at UC Santa Barbara where I studied Bio-Psychology along with Health and Exercise Science. I worked at the Health and Wellness Institute developing skills in body composition analysis as well as working at Advanced Chiropractic learning about nutritional supplements and counseling patients on their use.
I moved to Chapel Hill to further study nutrition. I received my masters in public health and nutrition form the University of North Carolina. During my time there I also met the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian. My training involved clinical work in local hospitals as well as program development with my emphasis on weight management.
Since that time I have developed programs for weight loss for kids, teens and families in Santa Barbara and have worked one on one with families at a weight management clinic in Fresno. Additionally I have spent the last 3 years working as a clinical dietitian at Children’s Hospital in Madera and California Pacific Medical Center. I have an extensive knowledge of different disease states. I believe weight management and prevention of obesity to be the largest health problem in our country as it often leads to many other diseases.
Meal Plans
Meal plans can be very important to keep you on track to meet your goals. I think meal plans need to offer variety and be somewhat flexible, otherwise they can be very difficult to follow long term. They really need to be customized to fit your daily routines, as well as cultural or ethnic preferences. They can be more or less structured depending on the individual. And that is the key, that they are individualized. I can help create a meal plan that works for you!
First Session
Before the first session, you will need to complete a three day food record. This will help to better understand your calorie needs, daily routines, and identify dietary problems. At the first session we will take initial anthropometric measurements if not already done. We will review the food record to get all the needed details. An initial meal plan will be provided, which will be adjusted in future sessions, as well as nutrition education on different food groups, balanced meals, and portion control. We will end the session with goal setting. This is a component to long term success. Goals should be realistic, specific, as well as flexible.
Email: solittofn@gmail.com or call 415-939-3519 to set up your initial consultation to take your fitness goals to the next level! Solitto Fitness and Nutrition offers different price scales for the needs and type of nutritional counseling our clients need. Call or email for more information.
S.F.N. is looking forward to hearing from you and creating a program for your every need!
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