Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD

Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD

Principal at Elite Nutrition, Faculty at George Washington University

Washington D.C. Metro Area

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  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of the District of Columbia
  • Albion College
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Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD’s Summary

I am a registered dietitian (RD) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Health and Fitness Specialist. I have a private practice in Sports Nutrition and Weight Management for professional, aspiring and everyday athletes. I provide nutrition communications consulting, with an emphasis on "web 2.0" technologies.

I have a B.S. in nutrition, B.A. in chemistry, and M.A in communications from Johns Hopkins University. I have seven years experience in non-profit association management and over twelve years experience in the health and wellness field as a trainer, instructor, and manager.

In the nutrition community, I am a member of American Dietetic Association, DC Metro Area Dietetic Association - board member, and the Nutrition Entrepraneurs, Weight Management, and Sports Cardiovascular and Nutrition (SCAN) dietetic practice groups. In the technology community, I am a member of DCWW (DC web women).

I write a blog called Balanced Health and Nutrition, where I evaluate, explore, and deconstruct the latest food, nutrition and exercise information - with a focus on a balanced approach to news. I am a guest blogger for the diet and nutrition section of Health Commentary, a place to discuss health and current issues in health care. I am a board member and nutrition adviser for Shaping Youth, a California-based online forum about media and marketing's influence on kids.

My passion is in helping people live healthier, happier lives. I aspire to use my knowledge and experiences to reach people on an individual, family, community and national basis through a successful private practice and nutrition communications opportunities with the television, print, and online media. I would love to write a book one day (and I already have winning ideas churning in my head).

If I am not working, I am usually working out. I am a two-time marathon runner. I also do strength training and swimming on a regular basis. Yoga keeps me sane, balanced and flexible.

Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD’s Specialties:

sports nutrition and weight management expertise, general nutrition and exercise physiology expertise, program and project management, negotiation, communications, writing, editing, nutrition and health education and training, speaking, recipe development, blogging

Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD’s Experience

  • Part Time Faculty, Sports Nutrition, School of Public Health

    George Washington University

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    November 2008 — Present (9 months)

    I teach sports nutrition to tomorrow's movers-and-shakers in the exciting field of exercise science. Not your typical professor, my lectures are more like chat rooms - where we have interesting discussions around the top issues in sports nutrition - and the assignments prepare students for actual work they'd do in the real world.

  • Principal

    Elite Nutrition

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    October 2008 — Present (10 months)

    Elite Nutrition is my private practice specializing in sports nutrition and weight management. I work with elite athletes, those who dream to be one, and desk junkies who transform into "weekend warriors". I also work with active adults struggling to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Using the latest evidence-based knowledge and assessment technologies, I help my clients fuel to achieve their performance goals. I oversee all aspects of my business - and I've never worked harder or had as much fun as I do today!

  • Dietetic Intern

    Sodexho

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SDX; Food & Beverages industry)

    September 2007 — July 2008 (11 months)

    I was in the 2008 class of dietetic interns. I completed rotations with Inova Fairfax and Fair Oaks Hospitals (clinical nutrition), World Bank and National Geographic (food management), St. Alban's High School (sports nutrition), and Hebrew Home (private practice nutrition and long-term care).

  • Director, CAST Programs and Operations

    AAHSA

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Think Tanks industry)

    February 2004 — September 2007 (3 years 8 months)

  • Web Project Manager

    Consumer Electronics Association

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Consumer Electronics industry)

    September 2000 — February 2005 (4 years 6 months)

Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD’s Education

  • Johns Hopkins University

    2006 — 2008

  • University of the District of Columbia

    Bachelor of Science , Nutrition , 2002 — 2006

  • Albion College

    Bachelor of Arts , Chemistry , 1995 — 1999

    Activities and Societies:
    Alpha Chi Omega

Additional Information

Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD’s Websites:

Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD’s Interests:

inspiring people, changing lives, telling stories, making jokes, being active, travel, and generally enjoying life and being grateful for my health

Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD’s Groups:

American Dietetic Association, American College of Sports Medicine, DC Metro Area Dietetic Association, Dietetic Practice Groups: Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Food and Culinary Professionals; Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists, Weight Management

  •    Blog
  •    Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders
  •    eMarketing Association Network
  •    Speakers and Panelists
  •    Sports Marketing 2.0
  •    Johns Hopkins University Alumni
  •    Professional Athlete Network™
  •    SpeakerMatch
  •    Health and Wellness Product Information Group
  •    Media Professionals Worldwide
  •    Health 2.0
  •    Albion College Alumni
  •    Athlete Network
  •    Nutrition, Wellness and Fitness
  •    HARO--Help A Reporter Out
  •    SPORTS CAREERS
  •    Registered Dietitian Net
  •    Professional Keynote Speakers - by Jorge Olson
  •    Maryland Dietitians
  •    Health & Wellness PEG (Professional Expert Group) of the National Speakers Association
  •    Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition
  •    Continua
  •    Johns Hopkins' MA in Communication

Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD, LD’s Honors:

Outstanding Young Dietitian of the Year, American Dietetic Association, 2009
Outstanding Dietetic Intern of the Year - Washington, D.C. region, 2008
Irene Jones Memorial Scholarship, 2007
Silver Telly Award for "Imagine - the Future of Aging" vision video, 2006

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