Lauren Naaman, MS RD

Experience

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  UCLA Alumni Association

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2010

  Student Volunteer

  2009-2010 LeaderShape Director2008-2009 Alumni Relations Director - Dinners for 12 Strangers Executive Committee2007-2008 Rally Director - Blue and Gold Week Executive Committee

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  UCLA Center for Human Nutrition

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2010

  Clinical Volunteer

  Assist the Registered Dietitian in initiating new studies and preparing foods for patients. Designed and implemented a 1500 and 1800 kCal meal plan for diabetic patients based on the exchanges given by the American Diabetes Association. Conducted a BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) for Physiology of Nutrition students. Helped them analyze their Basal Metabolic Rate, Body Fat %, Ideal weight, among other things.

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  Kitchen Kid

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Culinary Coach

  Spearheaded summer culinary camp through the Lycee Francais of Los Angeles.

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  Cook For Your Life

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2013

  Program Facilitator

  Coordinate "Happy, Healthy Holidays" Program for Hispanic and African-American Cancer SurvivorsTranslate documents and curriculum from English to SpanishConduct large-scale food shopping for program's cooking eventsLed demonstrations on preparing healthy snacks (Hummus and Green Smoothie)Led tour of Union Square Greenmarket and how to shop healthy, local and cheap

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  Teachers College, Columbia University

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2014

  Dietetic Intern

  Community Rotations:Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life (158 hours) Tribeca Nutrition (138 hours)Cornell Cooperative Extension NYC (131 hours)Clinical Rotations:Jewish Home Lifecare (163 hours)Hoboken University Medical Center (258 hours)Food Service Rotation:Rouge Tomate (206 hours)Elective:Ryan Center WIC (90 hours)Laura Cipullo, Whole Nutrition Services (90 hours)

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  Nutrition A La Carte, Los Angeles

  Oct 2014 - Feb 2021

  Registered Dietitian

  Founder and creator of the nutrition private practice, Nutrition a la Carte, based in Los Angeles, CA.In her private practice, Lauren focuses on weight management through body acceptance and healthy behavior changes, digestive diseases, bariatric surgery and culinary nutrition. She advocates a learning process with her patients and clients and educates them on mindful eating, intuitive eating and a basic foundation in general nutrition knowledge. Lauren also focuses on overall family wellness (including pediatrics, prenatal care, family meal planning), understanding that many food issues start at home. Show less

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  UCLA Health

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2018

  Counsel patients on very-low calorie diets, modified low calorie diets and low calorie diets.Encourage cognitive behavioral therapy as a mode of changing one's lifestyle for wellness.Educate patients on recommended portion sizes and label reading. Evaluates patients' nutritional needs according to RDA and bariatric guideline standards.Develops pre- and post-operative teaching material.Acts as liaison to the community by providing educational seminars and referrals on healthy weight management and bariatric surgery.Works with Bariatric team (physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners) to plan, implement and evaluate changes in the Bariatric Program within areas of expertise.

  • Registered Dietitian, Weight Management

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Clinical Bariatric Dietitian

    Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
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  Rosewood Centers For Eating Disorders

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

  Registered Dietitian, Per Diem
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  Abbott

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2025

  Therapeutic Nutrition Specialist - Acute Care