Dr. Andrea Plunkett, DHSc, RDN, CDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist;
Doctoral Lecturer - Nutrition & Dietetics
My Story​:
I am a passionate, energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN), with diversified experience in the field of nutrition. I am a practicing Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, with expertise in various areas of nutrition, including:
-Ambulatory Care (Out-Patient Nutrition Counseling)
-Hemodialysis (Ambulatory Setting)
-Acute Care (hospital)
-Sub-Acute Care/ Rehabilitation
-Long-Term Care
-Home Care
-Adult Day Care Program
-School Nutrition Programs
-Long-Term Care (Nursing Home) Programs as a Surveyor/Complaint Investigator with (SMQT Certification).
I am an Educator/Doctoral Lecturer. I teach Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Nutrition and Health Education courses at a University in the Bronx New York.
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Educational Background:
I completed my Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) with concentration in Health Education & Clinical Nutrition Degree at University of Bridgeport Connecticut, 2024. I have a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Food and Nutrition from the City University of New York (CUNY) Herbert Lehman College.
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Professional Affiliations/Membership:
-Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
-The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
-American Specialty Health (ASH)
- Professional Staff Congress, City University of New York (PSC/CUNY)
-New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) Association.
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Additionally:
I am originally from the Caribbean - Ocho Rios, Jamaica W.I.
My journey, love and passion for nutrition started back in high school, along with my family background in Food and Culinary Arts. Music, laughter and having a positive outlook on life are also embedded in my DNA. I am passionate about motivating and empowering my patients, clients and students to live a healthy lifestyle; increase intellectual curiosity in dietetics, nutrition, health and wellness.
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Publication by ProQuest 2024 - Doctoral Dissertation:
The Gut-Brain Axis: Effects of Probiotics, Vitamins, and Diet on Mental Health.
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