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MDA Member Spotlight: Michael Mansueto Leidig, RD, LDN
Please provide a brief outline of your professional career
or career path thus far.
Education:
BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Colorado State University,
1998, MS Administrative Studies, Boston College, expected date of
graduation 2011
Current Job Positions:
2008 – present: Associate Director, PRIORITY program, Floating
Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center.
2002 – present: Founder, Nutrition and Fitness AdvisorsPrevious Job Positions:
2004 – 2008: Research Manager, Obesity Research group,
Children’s Hospital Boston
2001 – 2004: Research Coordinator, Obesity Research group,
Children’s Hospital Boston
2001 – 2002: Registered Dietitian, Sports Club LA/Boston
2000 – 2001: Registered Dietitian and Exercise Specialist,
Boston Medical Center
Previous Job Positions:
ADA, Member, 2000 – present
American Council on Exercise, Member, 1998 – presentAreas of Specialty:
Weight management (pediatric and adult), sports nutrition, glycemic index
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