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Registered Dietitians & Nutritionists - Lake Oswego Oregon

Ruth Carey, RD, LD


Experience:

Nutrition Consultant in private practice. Extensive experience with print and broadcast media, public speaking and writing, public relations. Expertise in the areas of sports nutrition, nutrition for fitness, cardiovascular nutrition and weight control. Counsels children and adults. Culinary consulting includes recipe development for restaurants and organizations.

1985- Present.


Client List:

  • DWJ TV, National Satellite Co-op Media Tours, "Back to School", Aug. 2005, Aug. 2004

  • Sunkist Nutrition Bureau, National Radio Tour, August, 2005.

  • GCI Public Relations, The Early Show, Video News Release and desk side briefings for Body Smarts, Adams Foods, New York, July, 2001.

  • Bozell Worldwide Public Relations: projects have included; spokesperson for Chewy Granola Bar; national media tours, video news release (over 100 total usages), press kit development and desk side briefings in New York. Appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show and the T.V. Food Network.

  • Burson Marstellar Public Relations: projects have included national media spokesperson for Gatorade, Lipton, and Continental Baking. Appeared on over 50 radio and television interviews, presented at a press conference for the release of calcium fortified Wonder Bread, consulted on press kit development, and was spokesperson for national satellite media tour.

  • Edelman Public Relations: Spokesperson for Calcium solutions and Fitness Connection Program for the National Cheese Institute; Ainsley Harriot Show, NY, taped audio news release (over 130 total usages), developed 20 recipes for press kit, satellite media tour, New York editorial tour, keynote speaker at Missouri Writers Meeting.

  • Ruder Finn Healthcare: Spokesperson for Ross Glucerna satellite media Tour (10 usages on local ABC, NBC and CBS affiliates).

  • Ross Laboratories/ Ensure: Spokesperson for Bike Race Across America satellite media tour, consulted on press kit development.

  • Nike World Headquarters; projects include monthly nutrition classes and individual counseling.

  • The Gatorade Sports Science Institute, The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, U.S.A. Gymnastics, The U.S. Olympic Committee; serve on speakers networks for the above organizations. Projects include speaking at national and local meetings, writing scientific articles and presenting to the public.

  • The Portland Trailblazers, Team Sports Nutritionist (NBA and WNBA teams)

  • Portland State University Athletics, Sports Nutrition consultant – current

  • University of Portland Athletics, Sports Nutrition Consultant – current.

  • Nutrition Education Specialist, Nutrition Services; Portland Public Schools. Responsible for student, and adult education and training, curriculum development, staff wellness and safety. 1985-1994.

  • Volunteer, YMCA Cardiac Rehabilitation Dietitian, private consultations, 1985-1994.

  • Business owner; Ruth's Muffins, and Catering to Your Health. Recipe development, marketing, advertising. 1991-92.

  • Dietitian, Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, Oregon. Inpatient clinical and outpatient health and fitness responsibilities, 1981-1986.

  • Renal Dietitian, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, 1979-1981.



Professional Activities:

  • Member of the American Dietetic Association. Served as expert reviewer for ADA nutrition education materials. Consulted on development of "Nutrition Skills Series"(videos); food styling and on-camera cooking.

  • Past-Chair, (1999-00), Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists, (SCAN) a practice group of the American Dietetic Association. Chair, Chair-Elect, Public Relations Chair, Development Chair, Liaison to the National Federation of High School Associations.

  • USA Gymnastics, Wellness Advisory Board, 1999-Present.

  • Nutrition Reviewer, The Physician and Sports Medicine, 1990-present

  • The Oregon Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting Chair, 1991, Public Relations Chair, 1988.

  • Board of Directors, Fund raising Chair, Play 4 Health, 1989-90. (Anita Owen Nutrition Education Award, the American Dietetic Association, 1992).

  • Chair, The Oregon Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists Group (OSCAN), The Oregon Dietetic Association, 1989-90.

 

Professional Speaking: (partial listing, have presented at over 100 meetings)

  • The American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting and Exhibition, 2005
  • The American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting and Exhibition, 2004
  • Virginia Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, 2002
  • Louisiana Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, 2002.
  • The American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference, 2001
  • The American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference, 2000.
  • Nevada State Dietetic Association State Conference, 2001.
  • Oregon/Washington State Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, May, 2000
  • Arkansas Dietetic Association State Conference, April 2000.
  • Alaska State Dietetic Association State Meeting, April, 2000.
  • Missouri Writers Association Annual Meeting, April, 1999.
  • Gatorade Sports Science Institute Scientific Conference, June 1999.
  • Association for Work site Health Promotion Region V Spring Conference, April 1997
  • American Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1992.
  • University of Southern California Athletics Department, (all athletes and coaches), Los Angeles, 1992.
  • American Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1988.
  • SCAN, Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists Annual Symposium, Houston, TX., 1988.
  • American School Food Service Association Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1987.


Television Appearances:


National

  • The Early Show, New York, July 2001
  • The Ainsley Harriott Show, New York, April, 2000
  • Fox News National TV, New York, April, 2000
  • NBC News, Weekend Today, New York, "Children and Weight," June, 1999
  • NBC News, Weekend Today , New York, "Sugar and Kids", Jan. 1999.
  • TV Food Network, New York, "Healthy after school Snacking," 1997.
  • Good Morning America, ABC, "Packing Healthy Lunches for Kids," 1993.
  • Channel One, New York, "Training Table," 1991.
  • Cable News Network,"Newsroom", Nutrition in schools, 1990.
  • Westinghouse Broadcasting,"Every Kids a Winner," 1989.
  • Cable News Network, "On the Menu," Training Table review, 1989.
  • ABC National T.V., "Diet of Danger," Documentary on nutrition for children, 1988.


Local

  • AM/NW, Eating Disorders, May 2000
  • Good Day Oregon, Spring, 1999.
  • Appearance on local affiliates in Tampa, Baltimore, Detroit, Cleveland, Phoenix, Portland, Spring of 1998.
  • Portland Cable Access, "The Triathlon," guest host of live, call in talk show, 1986.


Publications and Video:

  • American Youth Soccer Organization, "Kicking Up a Thirst", On camera spokes and voice-over work, 1998.

  • Mosby Great Performance and The American Dietetic Association," Nutrition Skills Series", On- camera Cooking, Art Direction, Nutrition Consultant, Portland, Oregon, 1995.

  • National Livestock and Meat Board, " Lean and Easy" video, On camera spokesperson, nutrition reviewer, Freeman Picturers, Chicago, Ill, 1993.

  • Training Table, Your Competitive Advantage, 17 min. VHS video, executive producer, writer, stand-up and voice over work, Portland Public Schools T.V. Services, 1992.

  • Sports Nutrition of the Nineties, contributing author, chapter; "Training Table in the Schools", Aspen Publications, 1991.

  • Training Table, A Complete Sports Nutrition Program, Portland Public Schools, co-author, 1985.


Awards:

  • SCAN Achievement Award, Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN), The American Dietetic Association, 2001

  • Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Oregon, The American Dietetic Association, 1990.


Education:

  • School of Allied Medical Professions, The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science, Medical Dietetics, June, 1979.

  • Dietitian, Registered, The American Dietetic Ass., 1979.


Recreation:

  • Running, biking, skiing, aerobics, and mother of two children.

 

 

Individual Counseling

  • Individualized assessment of your diet and exercise program
  • Individually tailored nutrition prescription and exercise plans
  • Menues designed for personalized nutrition prescription
  • Personalized grocery list
  • Dining out tips
  • Quick and easy meal tips and healthy recipes

$90.00 initial visit $40.00 follow up session
(some insurance accepted)


Nutrition Classes

Customized nutrition education presented at your company worksite, conference or meeting. No group too large or small

Ruth is a dynamic, nationally recognized motivational speaker. She teaches monthly classes at the Nike World Headquaters Fitness center and speaks at serveral conferences nationwide.

Topics include:

  • Nutrition for Fitness/Sports
  • Nutrition for Performance in Life
  • Weight Management/Healthy Lifestyles
  • Eating Disorders
  • Quick and Healthy Cooking Demonstrations
  • Functional Foods for Heart Health

Fees for nutrition classes are negotiable based on individual needs. References available upon request

Media Spokesperson

Ruth is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of media experience. Experience as a media spokesperson on nutrition subjects includes:

  • Expert interviews and sound bites
  • B-roll and demonstration shoots
  • Host for commercial and instructional videos
  • Satellite media tours
  • Live media tours
  • Live radio
  • Desk side briefings

Client list includes:

  • Quaker Oats, Gatorade
  • Unilever/Best Foods
  • Lipton, Continental Baking
  • Ross Laboratories
  • Body Gem
  • Red Lobster
  • Cheese
  • The National Dairy Council
  • The National Cattlemen Beef Association
  • The American Dietetic Association

Ruth has appeared on national network morning shows including The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, CNN, the TV Food Network as well as local TV stations nationwide

Client pays day rate and expenses for this type of appearance.


 

Ruth Carey, RD, LD
Nutrition Consultant
4103 SW Mercantile Drive
Lake Oswego, Oregon


 

 

 

 

 


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