RD III Pediatric Dietitian Certified in Children and Adolescent Weight Management
Danica Lozano
CREDENTIALS/DISCIPLINE: MS, RD III Pediatric Dietitian Certified in Children and Adolescent Weight Management
BOARD CERTIFIED: Yes – Commission on Dietetic Registration
Number of years treating patients with eating disorders: 12+ years
Number of patients with eating disorders we treat annually: 20+
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERTISE: Eating Disorders 3-day Boot Camp. Multiple Seminars on Eating Disorders and meal-time challenges Networking with other RD’s w/ higher level of expertise.
TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: We work as a team- Pediatrician, RD, Therapist. Nutrition treatment includes emphasis on helping my patients overcome their fear of food and eating by providing structure during meals, education a on balanced nutrition needed for continued growth and development, and support in optimal recovery.
FEES: Payment Plans.
LANGUAGES:
- English
POPULATION SERVED:
- Adolescents
- Athletes
- Children
- Ethnic Minorities
CONDITIONS TREATED:
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Binge Eating
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Co-Morbidity
- NOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified)
- Overeater
- Overweight
TREATMENT APPROACHES:
- Nutritional Counseling
TREATMENT SETTINGS:
- Outpatient (cannot see patients without MD referral)
- I am willing and experienced in working as part of a team