Nitza Pinder, RD, IL | Dietitian

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Overall rating

4.93

About Nitza Pinder

My passion for the field of dietetics is fueled by my seemingly greater than life energy gifted by a healthy diet and lifestyle as well as an unyielding desire to help others live the most vibrant version of self. As a young child I was overweight, upon changing my dietary intake and lifestyle I noticed the excess weight coming off, my energy rising, and I also noticed the association between habits and health. As I became athletic I needed to learn healthy habits to support my desired athletic performance. Although I struggled with some disordered eating, it was a good learning opportunity and part of my path so that I can be more helpful to others as a dietitian. I conquered and grew. Upon graduating with a B.S. in Nutrition and Food Science, tragedy hit. I lost my father to heart disease and cancer. This catapulted my desire to help others deal with medical issues from a nutritional perspective. After learning meditation to deal with the stress and sorrows of loss, I went to graduate school and earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Dietetics. In graduate school I was selected from my class and hired to work in Nutrition Research with pregnant & lactating women and as an outpatient Dietitian-Nutritionist in the Endocrinology Department. I specialized in disorders of Lipid Metabolism such as heart disease and stroke and also counseling on the topic of Diabetes most commonly. Over the years I've worked in multiple hospitals and health care facilities and helped people with all kinds of medical conditions. In addition to training in western medicine I also earned a Master of Yoga Certification and studied with a Chinese Medicine Doctor to open my mind to a holistic approach to health. Although I instructed on the topic of weight management throughout my career, I experienced it first hand again after the birth of my children. Losing 40 was an accomplishment. As is getting children to eat a well balanced diet and fostering their intrinsic desire to be healthy.…

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Popular visit reasons

Eating Disorder

New Patient Visit

Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation

Obesity Nutrition Consultation

Pregnancy Nutrition Checkup

Type 2 Diabetes

Ulcerative Colitis

Weight Loss Consultation

Eating Disorder

New Patient Visit

Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation

Obesity Nutrition Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Fay Nutrition & Dietetics

Board certifications

Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

Education and training

Oregon Health & Science University, Master's in Clinical Dietetics
California State University, Chico (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English
Greek

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1487107892

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4.93

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What practice does Nitza Pinder work with?

Nitza Pinder works with Fay Nutrition & Dietetics.

Which board certifications does Nitza Pinder have?

Nitza Pinder is certified by Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), Commission on Dietetic Registration, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).

What are common reasons for patients to see Nitza Pinder?

Nitza Pinder frequently sees patients for Eating Disorder, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Nitza Pinder on their profile.