- With Mayo Clinic nutritionists
Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
read biographyclose windowBiography of
Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Katherine Zeratsky and Jennifer Nelson
Jennifer K. Nelson, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.N.S.D.
Jennifer Nelson is your link to a better diet. As specialty editor of the Food & Nutrition Center, she plays a vital role in bringing you healthy recipes and meal planning."Nutrition is one way people have direct control over the quality of their lives," she says. "I hope to translate the science of nutrition into ways that people can select and prepare great-tasting foods that help maintain health and treat disease."
A St. Paul, Minn., native, she is certified by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification, has been with Mayo Clinic since 1978, and is director of clinical dietetics and an associate professor of nutrition at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
She leads clinical nutrition efforts for a staff of more than 50 clinical dietitians and nine dietetic technicians and oversees staffing, strategic and financial planning, and quality improvement. Nelson was co-editor of the James Beard Foundation Award-winning "The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook." She has been a contributing author to and reviewer of many Mayo Clinic books, including "Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight for EveryBody," "The Mayo Clinic Family Health Book" and "The Mayo Clinic/Williams Sonoma Cookbook." She contributes to the strategic direction of the Food & Nutrition Center, which includes creating recipes and menus, reviewing nutrition content of various articles, and answering nutrition questions posed to Ask a Specialist.
Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
As a specialty editor for the Food & Nutrition Center, Katherine Zeratsky helps you sort through the facts and figures, the fads and the hype to learn more about nutrition and diet.A Marinette, Wis., native, she is certified in dietetics by the state of Minnesota and the American Dietetic Association. She has been with Mayo Clinic since 1999.
She is active in nutrition-related curriculum and course development in pediatrics at Mayo Clinic Rochester and nutrition education related to the physiology and recommended intakes for premature infants.
Other areas of interest include breast milk and formula safety, neonatal feeding, and nutrition for breast-feeding mothers.
She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, served a dietetic internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and worked as a registered dietitian and health risk counselor at ThedaCare of Appleton, Wis., before joining the Mayo Clinic staff.
Latest entries
- Romantic relationships increase women's risk of being overweight
Feb. 5, 2010
- More restaurant trends to watch for in 2010
Jan. 29, 2010
- Restaurant trends for 2010
Jan. 22, 2010
- Enlarged prostate — Does diet play a role?
Jan. 15, 2010
- Make your New Year's resolutions reality
Jan. 9, 2010
Mayo Clinic Health Manager
Get free personalized health guidance for you and your family.
Get Started
About our e-newsletters
- Free e-newsletters
- Mayo Clinic expertise
- We do not share your e-mail address
Housecall, our weekly general-interest e-newsletter, keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics with timely, reliable, practical information, recipes, blogs, questions and answers with Mayo Clinic experts and more. Our biweekly topic-specific e-newsletters also include blogs, questions and answers with Mayo Clinic experts, and other useful information that will help you manage your health.
Housecall Archives
Mayo Clinic Housecall
Stay up to date on the latest health information.
What you get
- Free weekly e-newsletter
- Mayo Clinic expertise
- Recipes, tools and other helpful information
- We do not share your e-mail address
Nutrition-wise blog
-
Feb. 5, 2010
Romantic relationships increase women's risk of being overweight
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Researchers are probing the connections between weight and relationships to discover why "living happily ever after" means being heavier thereafter for many women. continue
1 comment -
Jan. 29, 2010
More restaurant trends to watch for in 2010
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Ten more restaurant trends intended to win over diners. How many of these trends are also intended to improve diners' health? continue
4 comments -
Jan. 22, 2010
Restaurant trends for 2010
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Restaurants are trying new ways to boost business, but what will their customers think? Will these trends make eating out a diner's delight or a diner's dilemma? continue
6 comments -
Jan. 15, 2010
Enlarged prostate — Does diet play a role?
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Lifestyle factors such as diet appear to play a role in benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as BPH. See what does — and what doesn't — reduce the risk. continue
7 comments -
Jan. 9, 2010
Make your New Year's resolutions reality
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Losing weight and getting fit are common New Year's resolutions. If they're on your list, try these tips for turning your good intentions into reality. continue
3 comments -
Dec. 23, 2009
Year in review
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
What were the hot nutrition and healthy eating topics that got people talking this year? continue
7 comments -
Dec. 18, 2009
Tips for preventing holiday weight gain
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Is your goal to get through the holidays without adding anything but cheer? Then these healthy eating tips are you for. continue
3 comments -
Dec. 12, 2009
Portion control
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Heaping helpings often lead to bulging bellies. Learn to rightsize portions to downsize your waistline. continue
8 comments -
Dec. 4, 2009
Wild game
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Should you worry about serving your family the game your mighty hunter brings home? continue
4 comments -
Nov. 25, 2009
Healthy holiday gifts
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
'Tis the season for holiday gift giving, but are you short on inspiration? Check out this list of fresh and fun gift ideas. continue
13 comments -
Nov. 13, 2009
Healthy eating habits
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
During the holidays, don't obsess about what you shouldn't do. Instead, look for ways to add healthy habits to your lifestyle. continue
4 comments -
Nov. 7, 2009
Healthy holiday eating
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Holiday celebrations can make healthy eating a challenge. Don't despair. With these tips, you can cut fat, sugar and salt while still celebrating in style. continue
5 comments -
Oct. 31, 2009
Diet and immunity
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
It's flu season, and advice abounds about how to stay healthy. Should that advice include what to eat to boost your immune system? continue
11 comments -
Oct. 28, 2009
Curb the candy binge
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Taking a healthy approach to Halloween doesn't mean boycotting candy. But it does mean modeling moderation. Try these tips. continue
2 comments -
Oct. 24, 2009
Menu planning
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Think menu planning won't fit into your hectic schedule? Think again. Menu planning can save you time and money — and improve your diet. continue
6 comments -
Oct. 17, 2009
Soda tax
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Do you support the so-called soda tax? Proponents say it would curtail consumption and generate dollars for obesity prevention and health promotion. continue
41 comments -
Oct. 8, 2009
TV and weight
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
More TV shows feature people struggling with their weight, but do these shows reflect reality or perpetuate stereotypes? continue
5 comments -
Sept. 26, 2009
Food safety reform
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
While health care reform is debated, food safety reform is progressing. See what the government is doing to modernize food safety rules. continue
3 comments -
Sept. 19, 2009
Latin American Diet Pyramid
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Traditional Latino diets offer a healthy way of eating. The new pyramid is a useful tool for enjoying this culture's cuisine. continue
4 comments -
Sept. 12, 2009
Bottled or tap?
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
How do you decide? continue
17 comments -
Sept. 2, 2009
Lunch boxes that pack a healthy punch
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
A new school year often means a new lunch box. Get back into the school routine with these tips for creating healthy and tempting lunches. continue
1 comment -
Aug. 19, 2009
Is organic food more nutritious?
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Comparing apples to apples yields surprising results about the nutritional value of organically grown versus conventionally grown produce. continue
30 comments -
Aug. 5, 2009
Children offer lessons in healthy eating
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
What can kids possibly teach adults about healthy eating? continue
5 comments -
July 30, 2009
Feeding a toddler who is a picky eater
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
Parents often worry that their toddlers are picky eaters, but is it really a problem? continue
0 comments -
July 24, 2009
Dining and dating
By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
How do men and women decide what to eat and where on a first date? continue
2 comments
