Culturally Inclusive Nutrition Recommendations: The Role of the Nutrition Professional

Nada Mays, MS, RDN

Nada Mays is a Registered Dietitian and professionally trained chef who owns an insurance-based private practice, Nutrition By Nada LLC. The practice serves PA, NY, NJ, and DE. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is chair-elect of the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition (HEN) national dietetic practice group (DPG). She is also a NOBIDAN, DDPG, PHCNPG, and PA State Affiliate member. Nada completed her master’s in Community and Public Health Nutrition at Saint Elizabeth University after studying culinary arts at Johnson & Wales. Nada is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer. She completed her service in The Kingdom of eSwatini, Africa, from 2016-2018. Through her work, Nada blends her background in national and international public health, culinary arts, and clinical nutrition to provide personalized and culturally inclusive nutrition support.