Lauren Planas, Ms, Rd, Ldn Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

03/2024 - 09/2024: Contracted with the Massachusetts National Guard during the 2024 fiscal year, driving increases in utilization of various nutrition services +30-200% compared to the 2023 fiscal year.Functioned as an integral part of the performance team to increase nutritional readiness for up to 7,500 Service Members at the individual, unit, wing and battalion level via; creation of individual sustainable nutrition programming, body composition assessments, development and delivery… Show more 03/2024 - 09/2024: Contracted with the Massachusetts National Guard during the 2024 fiscal year, driving increases in utilization of various nutrition services +30-200% compared to the 2023 fiscal year.Functioned as an integral part of the performance team to increase nutritional readiness for up to 7,500 Service Members at the individual, unit, wing and battalion level via; creation of individual sustainable nutrition programming, body composition assessments, development and delivery of educational content to individual units, specialty trainings (RSRE, SFRE, OCS), and pre-/post-deployment.10/2024 - 12/2024: Transitioned into a part-time remote role providing nutrition support to the Berkeley, CA Fire Dept upon completion of the above fiscal year contract. Show less

Employed part-time in conjunction with full-time work at Walden Behavioral Care 03/2022-03/2023. Transitioned to full time employment 03/2023-03/2024.Conducted recovery-focused counseling to promote nutrition rehabilitation and reduction of maladaptive coping mechanisms for individuals with ED. Actively collaborated with outpatient team members to align on interventions and treatment goals.Provided personalized nutrition coaching for athletes and high performers on nutrition… Show more Employed part-time in conjunction with full-time work at Walden Behavioral Care 03/2022-03/2023. Transitioned to full time employment 03/2023-03/2024.Conducted recovery-focused counseling to promote nutrition rehabilitation and reduction of maladaptive coping mechanisms for individuals with ED. Actively collaborated with outpatient team members to align on interventions and treatment goals.Provided personalized nutrition coaching for athletes and high performers on nutrition strategies for training phase, supplement safety, body composition and performance goals. Show less

Contracted RD for various projects on an as needed basis, including:- Evaluation of products for statements and claims that can be made based on FDA regulations- Creation of a networking database with populations and businesses for the Director of Partnerships- Fact checking and rewriting ingredient highlights for the nutrition page- Providing feedback on product flavor, taste, and improvements to consider. Additionally provided seasonal flavor ideas that would utilize… Show more Contracted RD for various projects on an as needed basis, including:- Evaluation of products for statements and claims that can be made based on FDA regulations- Creation of a networking database with populations and businesses for the Director of Partnerships- Fact checking and rewriting ingredient highlights for the nutrition page- Providing feedback on product flavor, taste, and improvements to consider. Additionally provided seasonal flavor ideas that would utilize ingredients on hand.- Creation of 7 day meal plan with integration of Smoothie Box products Show less

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Master Of Science - Ms, Nutrition

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Dietetics

Completed ACEND accredited Dietetics Coordinated Program while completing my undergraduate degree.