135: Real Talk about Diversity in Dietetics, and How to Increase it with Deanna Belleny MPH RD

Deanna Belleny, MPH, RDN joins the show to chat about how she is progressing the field of dietetics through her role in Diversify Dietetics and helping underserved communities. We talk about the lack of representation in our profession, the experiences of being a dietitian of color, and the importance of mentorship to increase diversity in this field. As a public health practitioner working to improve the healthcare space, she is utilizing her passion to make system level changes in the dietetics field. And of course, we chat about her “Sick of Diet Culture” bio blurb, because, we’re here for that.  Virtual NYC Workshop Registration (open through 2/29/2020): Click here!  Other resources mentioned:  @deanna.rdn (personal Instagram) @diversifydietetics (Instagram) Diversify Dietetics Page (Facebook) Diversify Dietetics (LinkTree) @diversifyrdn (Twitter) Your host, Heather Caplan RD: HeatherCaplan.com,  @RDRealTalk. Have you left a review on iTunes yet? If not, please do! Click here and tap the stars. Questions or requests for the show? Reach out: RDRealTalk @ Gmail.com Show notes live here: weightinclusivenutrition.com/podcast Last but not least, get more RD Real Talk from the newsletter, landing in your inbox monthly!