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Registered Dietitians in Lake Oswego Oregon - Ruth Carey

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 Cattlemens
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:
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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
19875 SW 65th
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
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