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Education

Master of Science in Nutrition

(specialty in Communications) 

Boston University, Boston MA (1988)

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B.S in Dietetics & Nutrition 

Florida International University, Miami, FL (1986)

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State of Florida Teaching Certificate (Biology) (2011)

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Licensure 

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Registered Dietitian- American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics #R693468

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Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Board of Medicine License #ND6859

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Florida Department of Education, Teacher Certification, 2011-2020

Professional Experience

Julien Nutrition Institute, Private/President Consulting Practice
President and Nutrition Counselor: 6/86-present

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Nutrition Expert, National Media Consultant and Speaker
Consultant: 3/87- present 

 

Balancing Life’s Issues, Inc. Speaker’s Bureau

Speaker/Lecturer: 7/12- present

 

RD Mentorship National Program

Mentor to RD Students/Candidates 09/24- present

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Serenity Oaks Wellness Center

(Addiction Treatment Center)       
Nutrition Director: 9/16-7/19

 

KIND Snack Products

Media Consultant: 2/13- 2/19

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Williams Island Club/Spa

Spa Nutritionist: 10/13 – 6/17

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Nova Southeastern University/University School                                                          
Honors Nutritional Science/AP Biology/Biology Teacher: 8/07-7/12

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Department of Health and Human Services/Office of Women’s Health
Healthy People 2010 Grant Reviewer (ASIST 2010): 6/07-9/08  

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South Beach Diet (Dr. Arthur Agatston), Miami, FL

Nutrition Consultant 1/03-1/04

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Jewish Family Services of Miami, Miami, FL

Eating Disorder Nutrition Specialist Outpatient Director 3/94-3/96

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Florida International University, Miami, FL

Adjunct Professor Spring 1994

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Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, FL

Clinical Dietitian 8/88-12/89

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University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL

Pediatric Nutritionist/Guest Lecturer, Mailman Center for Child Development

                                                           

 

Books Authored

Everything Cooking for Kids, The Everything Series (Adams Media, Inc.)  

Author, 2/10                                                                                                          

 

What Should I Feed My Kids?—How to Keep Your Children Healthy By Teaching Them to Eat Right Career Press, Inc:  

Author, 12/06                                                                                                                                         

 

The Trans-Fat-Free Kitchen (Health Communications, Inc.)   

Author, 12/06

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The "Promise" Magazine

Nutrition Columnist/Author, 9/04-12/07

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Media Experience

Webinar Presenter

-Campowerment: Webinar Lecture for Wellness Company: 7/22-7/24


-Dietitian Central Continuing Education Corp: 6/13- present

 Webinar Presenter for various cutting edge nutrition topics

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Various Webinars

-"How to Live Well to 100 Years Old" 5/24

-"Top health and Lifestyle Trends of 2022" 2/22

-"Virtual Nutrition and Wellness Event with Raymond James/Steckler Wealth" 2/21

-"TopTen Health and Wellness Trends of January 2021" 1/21

-"Pros and Cons: Controversy of Soy Continues" 10/19

-“Ronni Litz Julien.com” www.ronnilitzjulien.com (personal website): April 2006- present

-“Healthful Kids.com” www.healthfulkids.com (personal website): 4/06-7/11
-“Ban Trans Fats in Miami.com” www.bantransfatsinmiami.com (personal): 7/06-7/10
-“The Menopause Patch, Calcium & Good Nutrition in Menopause: Doc & Diva Show: 7/09
-“Kids and Vegetables, Trans Fats in my Child’s Diet, and more…”: www.newbaby.com: 2/08

 

CNN/Comcast (Miami)
-“Removing Trans Fats from the Restaurant Scene”: 8/07
-“The Dangers of Trans Fats in Our Lives”: 3/07
-”How To Keep Your Children Healthy by Eating Right”: 10/06

 

CBS/WFOR MIAMI
-“Keto Diet Truths”: News, 4/19 

 

ABC/WPLG Channel 10 (Miami)

-"New AAP Childhood Obesity Guidelines and its Impact": News, 1/23
-“The True Gluten Free Diet for Celiac Disease”: News, 2/15
-“Super Snacks for the Super Bowl”: News, 2/14
-“The Gluten Craze”: News, 12/13
-“The Change of Childhood Obesity”: News, 2/12
-“Organic Foods: Use them or Don’t”: News, 10/11
-“Miami Restaurants Remove Trans Fats from the Menu”: News, 7/07
-“Eating Organic: Is it Really Healthier?: News, 6/07
-“School Lunches: The Pros/Cons”, 4-part series: News, 4/07
-“The Deadly Trans Fats”: News, 10/06
-“What and How Should I Feed My Kids?”: News, 5/06  
-“Dangers of Trans Fats”: News, 2/06
-“Dueling Diets”—Dade vs. Broward: News Series, 3/05
-“Obesity Becoming the Number 1 Killer”: News, 3/04
-“StayFit Kids” - Weekly segments: Summer 2002 and Summer 2003
-“Sports Nutrition for the New York Marathon”: Sports Monday, 10/91

 

FOX/WSVN Channel 7 (Miami)
-“The Gluten-Free Craze”: News, 11/13
-“Back to School Lunches the Healthy Way”: Parent-to-Parent 7/07
-“Kids and Dehydration in South Florida”: Parent-to-Parent 6/07
-“Teach Those Children Healthy Eating Habits”: News, 4/06
-“Bringing some White Flour Back”: News, 1/04
-“The FAT and Sugar Trap”: News, 12/03
-"Healthy Fast Foods on the Run": Noon News Live, 11/99

 

NBC/WTVJ Channel 6 (Miami)

-“Restaurants Cooking without Partially Hydrogenated Fats”: 10 a.m. Show, 6/07
-“Superfooods of Today” – South Florida Today: 10 a.m. Show, 4/07
-“Fighting Diabetes” – South Florida Today: 10 a.m. Show, 3/07         
-“What Should I Feed My Kids” - South Florida Today: 10 a.m. Show, 3/07
-“Deadly Trans Fats”: 11 p.m. News, 1/07 
-“Holiday Healthful Tips” - South Florida Today: 10 a.m. Show, 12/06
-“What Should I Feed My Kids?” - South Florida Today: 10 a.m. Show, 6/06
-“Get Rid of those Trans Fats” - South Florida Today: 10 a.m. Show, 3/06
-“Healthy Summer BBQ”: 11 p.m. News, 6/96

Professional & Community Organizations

American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 1984 - present
Past State Mentor and Contact Person

Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 1984 – present

 

International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, 1993 – present


Florida State Licensure, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

American Heart Association, 1989 - 2001
Speakers' Bureau  

Temple Beth Sholom, Miami Beach, 2005-2019
Sisterhood President, 2015-2017
Board Member, 1993-2017

National Council of Jewish Woman, 1988- present
Past President, Greater Miami Section, 1997-1999
Board of Directors, 2011-2013
National Commissioner, 2000-2003

South Florida Business Association, 1990-1994

South Florida Academy of Nutrition/Dietetics, 1984-2005

The American Cancer Society, 1989-92
Public Education Committee

Awards

“Heavy Hitters in Health Care 2007," South Florida Business Journal: 3/07

“Herstory: Beyond Julia’s Daughters,” Miami-Dade County Impressive Women: 1/07

Greater Miami Distinguished Dietitian Award, Miami Dietetic Association: 3/04

“Who’s Who in the South and Southwest," included in the 24th edition: 95/96

Honors Graduate, Florida International University, Miami, Florida: 5/86

Student Achievement Award, Florida International University, Miami, Florida: 5/86

© 2025 by Ronni Litz Julien

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