About Rebecca

Hello! I’m Rebecca Scritchfield and Balanced Health and Nutrition is my blog. In this digital age, the diet and health information available can be overwhelming – and difficult to make sense of. Despite the amount of information out there, we are not getting any healthier. For many people, including my friends and family, its frustrating. I started this blog for them. It’s a place to discuss the latest food, nutrition and exercise information; to learn strategies for maintaining health or reaching a health goal; and to explore bigger picture political and societal issues that are standing in the way of achieving Balanced Health. I hope you enjoy this blog. If you have suggestions on how it can be improved or if you would like to reach me for any other reason, e-mail me at rscritchfield@gmail.com.

My Bio

I am a registered dietitian (RD) – a credentialed nutrition therapy professional and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified Health and Fitness Specialist.

I have a Washington, D.C. based private practice specializing in Sports Nutrition and Weight Management for professional, aspiring and everyday athletes. I also provide nutrition communications consulting, with an emphasis on “web 2.0″ technologies. I teach sports nutrition to future professionals at George Washington University. Together with Bernie Salazar, a former “winner” on The Biggest Loser, I tour the country speaking with people everywhere on how people can change their lives and find wellness within.

I graduated with degrees in chemistry and nutrition with honors and distinction. I have additional academic training in communications and information technology. I worked in non-profit association management for seven years and I have more than twelve years experience in the health and wellness field as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. I recently earned a graduate degree in communications at The Johns Hopkins University, with an emphasis of coursework in digital technologies and health communication. My thesis investigated media portrayal of health and nutrition information and my field adviser was Katherine Clegg Smith, an accomplished health behavior sociologist and professor of media studies.

I am a board member and the nutrition correspondent for Shaping Youth, a nonprofit concerned with marketing and advertising’s impact on kids. The focus is to shift harmful messages in a more positive direction with the help of industry insiders. Amy Jussel is the founder and executive director. She has decades of experience in marketing and advertising.

In May 2009, I was honored by the American Dietetic Association affiliate, DCMADA, a member organization of more than 400 Washington, D.C. dietetics professionals, as the Outstanding Young Dietitian of the Year.

In the nutrition community, I am a member of American Dietetic Association, DC Metro Area Dietetic Association, and the Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Dietitians in Business and Communications, Food and Culinary Professionals and Sports Cardiovascular and Nutrition dietetic practice groups. In the technology community, I am a member of NTEN (non-profit technology network) and DCWW (DC web women). In addition, I am active in BakeSpace, the online community for cooking enthusiasts. I usually contribute healthy recipes that can be prepared quickly and with as few ingredients as possible.

My passion is in helping people live healthier, happier lives. I aspire to use my knowledge and experiences to reach people on an individual, family, community and national basis through a successful private practice and nutrition communications opportunities with the television, print, and online media. I would love to write a book one day (and I already have winning ideas churning in my head).

If I am not working, I am usually working out. I am a two-time marathon runner. I also do strength training and swimming on a regular basis. Yoga keeps me sane, balanced and flexible.

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