Wendy Watkins, Founder and President of Upstate Nutrition Consultants, Adds CSG to List of Professional Credentials
June 5, 2011
GREENVILLE, SC – June 3, 2011 – Wendy Watkins, Founder and President of Upstate Nutrition Consultants, Inc., has passed the intensive exam required to become Board Certified as a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG). Watkins’ professional credentials include Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD) in South Carolina and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in North Carolina.
Watkins is one of only four Registered Dietitians (RD) in South Carolina to hold CSG Certification. A prerequisite for taking the exam is completing 2,000 hours of documented practice experience in the specialty area of geriatric nutrition within the preceding five-year period.
Watkins’ educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition from Winthrop University. During her 30-year career as a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, she has developed specialized expertise in the nutrition field. A seasoned consultant in the long-term care sector, and an experienced personal nutrition counselor, Watkins also serves as a trainer/instructor. Watkins established Greenville-based Upstate Nutrition Consultants in 1999.
About Upstate Nutrition Consultants
Upstate Nutrition Consultants specializes in long-term care consulting, providing clinical, food-service management and administrative services to skilled nursing facilities, acute-care hospitals and rehabilitation units. Watkins and her team of highly credentialed Licensed and Certified Nutrition Professionals have the experience and resources to respond to specific needs when it comes to state and federal guidelines. Upstate Nutrition Consultants also has a team of Registered Dietitians dedicated to individualized nutrition counseling for adults and children, serving not only those in need of medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management, but also those simply interested in adopting a healthier lifestyle. In addition to working closely with physician practices, the company offers support to corporations, with a mission of helping people learn how to make better lifestyle choices for improved overall health.
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