Jennifer Patricca is a registered and licensed dietitian with over 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition. She received her Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Oklahoma in 2004 and her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Southern Nazarene University in 2001. After completing her education,Jennifer worked as a Health Promotion Analyst at the Polk County School Board Employee Wellness Program in Lakeland, FL, where she helped implement and manage nutrition and wellness programs for employees. Jennifer also worked as a Corporate Dietitian at Publix Supermarkets, writing health and wellness content, analyzing and developing recipes, and providing expert consulatation on nutrition, ingredients and health claims. In 2023, Jennifer opened her own private practice, Optimized Nutrition LLC, where she continues to provide individualized nutrition counseling and education to clients. She specializes in weight management, sports nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy. In addition to her private practice, Jennifer also works as a Registered Dietitian at Nourish, a wellness center that focuses on holistic health and well-being. She is passionate about helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals through proper nutrition and lifestyle changes. She is dedicated to providing evidence-based nutrition information and empowering individuals to make positive changes in their diet and lifestyle.

Jennifer Patricca, MS, RDN/LDN

Registered dietitian specializing in food science, content development and one-on-one counseling

About

Education

MS, Nutritional Sciences / December, 2004

OKC, Florida, United States of America

Southern Nazarene University

BS, Exercise Science / May, 2001

Bethany, Oklahoma, United States of America

Experience

Publix Supermarkets

Corporate Dietitian / June, 2014 — May, 2023

Content creator and copywriter. Create relevant and effective concepts for health and wellness campaigns across multiple channels including website, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. ● Recipe analysis and development. Analyze and provide recommendations on recipes for specific dietary needs including disease state, allergens, and preferences. ● Project management. Lead team on development and maintenance of unacceptable ingredient lists for food and body care. ● Expert consultation on nutrition, ingredients, and health claims. Review products and provide recommendations on private label products regarding nutrition, ingredients, and nutrition/wellness claims.

Polk County School Board Employee Wellness Program, Lakeland, FL

Health Promotion Analyst / January, 2005 — June, 2014

Nutrition Counseling. Counseled employees regarding nutrition and wellness for health risk factors including diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity. ● Organizational skills. Organized county wide health screenings for diabetes, hypertension, obesity and other health conditions. ● Program Development: Develop curriculum and teach classes for weight loss, diabetes, heart disease management and other health conditions.

Optimized Nutrition LLC

Registered dietitian and business owner / July — 2023

nutritional counseling specializing in sports nutrition and weight loss

Nourish

Registered Dietitian / May, 2024 — Present

Nutrition counseling for sports nutrition, weight loss, women's health and GI issues.

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