Health Promotion Dietitian
Fort Collins, Colorado Area
- Current
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- Health Promotion Dietitian at CSU HEALTH NETWORK-Colorado State University
- Past
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Dietitian at Children’s National Medical Center
- Research Dietitian at USDA
- Nutritionist at Green Door Clubhouse
- Nutrition & Diet Therapy Counselor at Private practice,Iran (Self-employed)
- Dietetics Intern at Hospital for Sick Children,Canada
- Dietetics Intern at Toronto Public Health, Canada
- Dietary Aid at Westbury Long-term care, Canada
- Public Health Nutritionist at Ruzhaye Zendegi Magazine
- Nutrition & Diet Therapy Counselor at Private practice (Self-employed)
- Dietitian at Vali-e-Asr Children Rehabilitation Charity Center
- Clinical Dietitian at Mofid Children Hospital
- Administrative Nutritionist at Tehran University Students Health Center
- Community Dietitian at Ilam University of Medical Sciences
- Food Laboratory Assistant at Iran University of Medical Sciences
- Education
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- Colorado State University
- Ryerson University
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
- Industry
- Hospital & Health Care
- Websites
Maryam Dadkhah’s Summary
Maryam Dadkhah, graduated in Nutrition Sciences from Shaheed Beheshti University. She worked in Iran for over 8 years in different nutritional setting from dormitory foodservice, to private practice and family magazine. Her Ms’ thesis (compliance toward weight loss diets) opened a window in her life. Obesity treatment and weight management became her passion for the rest of her career path and gave her an extensive experience so far. In addition, she obtained a certificate in adult weight loss management from American Dietetic Association. She is a registered dietitian (RD) both in Canada and USA. She used to be a research dietitian at USDA assisting with latest studies in the nutrition field. Afterwards she worked as a clinical dietitian at Children’s National Medical Center working at Pediatric ICU and Children’s Research Center. Currently she works part time as health promotion dietitian at Student health center while she pursuing her PhD in nutrition at the department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University. Her dissertation is going to be in community nutrition under supervision of professor James Hill at CU and professor Chris Melby at CSU in field of obesity.
Maryam Dadkhah’s Specialties:
A registered, certified dietitian practices the science of medical nutrition therapy. Based on your medical condition, a dietitian will work with you to optimize your treatment and meet your individual needs. A number of dietitians also have advanced degrees and/or specialty certifications in areas such as diabetes and nutrition support. Many of dietitians also are members of professional health organizations.
Maryam Dadkhah’s Experience
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Health Promotion Dietitian
CSU HEALTH NETWORK-Colorado State University
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
Completed nutrition care plan of outpatient with weight management
Reviewed current literature and planned and conducted nutrition education programs accordingly for staff and students
Reviewed, planned and published nutrition handout -
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Dietitian
Children’s National Medical Center
(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
November 2007 — July 2008 (9 months)
Completes nutrition care plan of children admitted to pediatric intensive care unit
Cross-covers for other in-patient dietitians (cardiac and neonatal intensive care unit, oncology, renal, AIDS, metabolic, CF,GI, Respiratory)
Works as part of a multidisciplinary team and confers with doctors and other healthcare professionals (dietitians, nurses, case workers, pharmacist) in order to coordinate medical and nutritional needs
Educates healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians) about pediatric nutrition issues and dietary care
Participates in dietetic student training programs (dietetic internship)
Assisted with Bionutrition Research Program at Children’s National Hospital Center
Completes nutrition care plan of children admitted to out-patient cardiology and muscular dystrophy clinic with weight issues, hypertension, and dyslipidemia -
Research Dietitian
USDA
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)
May 2007 — November 2007 (7 months)
Participated in nutrition research by monitoring subject compliance
Coordinated communication between research subjects, the Human Studies Facility and Food Components and Health Laboratory scientists
Instructed research subjects on study protocol and compliance
Assisted and monitored subjects in Energy Expenditure Lab (24-hour calorimetry)
Assisted in data entry and data checking of grains, fat and oils, beverages, fruit juices antioxidants, choline, at Nutrient Data Lab
Sought answers to public queries through research in timely manner
Knowledgeable with the development of nutrient data base, key foods, formulation
Cooperated with Dietary Supplement group (funded by NIH) in preparing statistic worksheets, graphs, and primary literature review (vitamin A & Beta-carotene) -
Nutritionist
Green Door Clubhouse
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
May 2007 — November 2007 (7 months)
Completed nutrition care plan of outpatients with severe mental illnesses
Knowledgeable with Schizophrenia, Bipolar and Depression
Assisted in planning of Wellness Program
Developed and implemented education session (Food Labels) -
Nutrition & Diet Therapy Counselor
Private practice,Iran (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
February 2002 — July 2007 (5 years 6 months)
Completed nutrition care plan of clients
Assessed nutritional status of clients
Planned nutrition program according to needs assessment
Implemented nutrition plan
Evaluated nutrition plan
Provided counseling to children and individuals with obesity, diabetes, chronic diseases
Provided and published pamphlets on the latest nutrition information on related diseases -
Dietetics Intern
Hospital for Sick Children,Canada
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
November 2006 — December 2006 (2 months)
Completed nutrition care of outpatient children with diabetes
Knowledgeable with CFRD and counseled a CFRD
Completed nutrition care plan of inpatient GI children (enteral & parenteral nutrition)
Completed nutrition care plan of inpatient liver/intestine TX candidates
Completed nutrition care plan of inpatient Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBD, Liver TX, Short Bowel Syndrome -
Dietetics Intern
Toronto Public Health, Canada
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Public Policy industry)
September 2006 — October 2006 (2 months)
Planned, implement and evaluated Peer Nutrition program education session (Healthy Lifestyles)
Planned and prepared Cholesterol Education session for Peer Nutrition Program
Collected most common menu of Middle Eastern cuisine in Toronto and Provided a food safety report upon Middle Eastern cuisine -
Dietary Aid
Westbury Long-term care, Canada
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
December 2005 — February 2006 (3 months)
Knowledgeable with food and recipes available in Canada
Knowledgeable with food service and population clients in long term care
Enhanced professional communication proficiency -
Public Health Nutritionist
Ruzhaye Zendegi Magazine
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)
February 2003 — August 2005 (2 years 7 months)
Wrote nutrition articles on very low calorie diets for readers of the family magazine
Created nutrition Q/A columns for the readers of Ruzhaye Zendegi magazine
Answered nutritional questions and advised magazine readers via the published column and by phone -
Nutrition & Diet Therapy Counselor
Private practice (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
February 2002 — July 2005 (3 years 6 months)
Completed nutrition care plan of clients
Assessed nutritional status of clients
Planned nutrition program according to needs assessment
Implemented nutrition plan
Evaluated nutrition plan
Provided counseling to children and individuals with obesity, diabetes, chronic diseases
Provided and published pamphlets on the latest nutrition information on related diseases -
Dietitian
Vali-e-Asr Children Rehabilitation Charity Center
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
October 2002 — October 2004 (2 years 1 month)
Founded dietetic clinic for children with developmental disability
Evaluated nutritional status of children with developmental disability
Counseled parents of children with cerebral palsy, autism, metabolic and Down syndrome
Designed nutrition care plan and/or followed-up on those plans -
Clinical Dietitian
Mofid Children Hospital
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
March 2000 — March 2001 (1 year 1 month)
Supervised nutrition and food preparation, serving and preservation
Evaluated nutritional status of patients and provided dietary plans
Counseled children specifically with metabolic diseases, inherited diseases
( Niemann-Pick, Refsums’, CF, PKU, MSUD)
Practiced as a member of the nutrition department to plan regular and therapeutic menus
Instructed about dietetics to other hospitals’ dietitians
Prepared special dietary regimens (Tube feeding) for sick children -
Administrative Nutritionist
Tehran University Students Health Center
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
October 1996 — March 2000 (3 years 6 months)
Administered nutrition and food services at the University
Reviewed current literature and planned and conducted nutrition education programs accordingly for staff and students
Established the dietetic clinic and counseled students and staff
Monitored nutritional status of Tehran University’s students
Managed safety and sanitation issues of food preparation -
Community Dietitian
Ilam University of Medical Sciences
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
August 1996 — October 1996 (3 months)
Performed community nutrition assessment
Developed educational material for different groups
Supervised nutrition and food preparation, distribution and preservation centers -
Food Laboratory Assistant
Iran University of Medical Sciences
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
July 1996 — August 1996 (2 months)
Volunteer employee, Aided in food quality testing
Maryam Dadkhah’s Education
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Colorado State University
PhD , Nutrition , 2008 — 2012 (expected)
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Ryerson University
Internationally Educated Dietitians’ Pre-registration Program , Dietetics , 2006 — 2007
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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Bachelor , Sciences in Nutrition , 1991 — 2005
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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
Master , Science in Nutrition , 1997 — 2000
Additional Information
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Maryam Dadkhah’s Interests:
Diet,Nutrition,Dietitian,Dietetics,Health,Obesity,wellness
Maryam Dadkhah’s Contact Settings
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