Education
Master of Science in nutrition
(specialty in communications)
Boston University, Boston
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Bachelor of Science in dietetics & nutrition
Florida International University, Miami
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State of Florida Teaching Certificate, biology
Registered Dietitian
American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Board of Medicine License
Florida Department of Professional Regulation
#ND6859
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Teacher Certification
Florida Department of Education
Experience
Julien Nutrition Institute, Private Nutrition 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
KIND Snack Products
Media Consultant: 2/13- present
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Serenity Oaks Wellness Center
Nutrition Director: 9/16-8/19
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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
South Beach Diet (Dr. Arthur Agatston), Miami, FL:
Nutrition Consultant , 1/03 - 1/04
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, 1994
Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami, FL:
Clinical Dietitian, 6/88 – 12/89
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University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Pediatric Nutritionist and Guest Lecturer, Mailman Center for Child Development, 3/86 - 6/87
Books & Publications
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
Media Experience
WEBINARS: DIETITIAN CENTRAL CONTINUING EDUCATION CORP.
-Webinar Presenter for various cutting edge nutrition topics: June 2013-Dec 2016
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WEBSITE PROGRAMS
-“Healthful Kids.com” www.healthfulkids.com (personal website): April 2006-July 2011
-“Ronni Litz Julien.com” www.ronnilitzjulien.com (personal website): April 2006-present
-“Ban Trans Fats in Miami.com” www.bantransfatsinmiami.com (personal): July 2006-July 2010
-“The Menopause Patch, Calcium & Good Nutrition in Menopause: Doc & Diva Show: July 2009
-“Kids and Vegetables, Trans Fats in my Child’s Diet, and more…”: www.newbaby.com: Feb 2008
CNN/Comcast (Miami)
-“Removing Trans Fats from the Restaurant Scene”: August 2007
-“The Dangers of Trans Fats in Our Lives”: March 2007
-”How To Keep Your Children Healthy by Eating Right”: October 2006
CBS/WFOR MIAMI
-“Keto Diet Truths”: News, 4/19
ABC/WPLG Channel 10 (Miami)
-“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
Florida State Licensure, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
American Heart Association, 1989 - 2000
Speakers' Bureau
Temple Beth Sholom, Miami Beach, 2005-present
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
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, 1993 – present
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