Cristina Rivera MS, RD, CSSD, CDN
Cristina is a Registered Dietitian, Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Nutrition by the American Dietetic Association, and has been working as a Dietitian/Nutritionist for Nutrition Energy since 2008. She received her Master's of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from NYU. Her clinical work at NYU Hospital of Joint Diseases, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Bellevue Hospital together provide her with a strong background in medical nutrition therapy and nutritional counseling. Her areas of expertise include sports and performance nutrition, weight loss, GI disorders, cholesterol management, eating disorders, diabetes, hypertension, and oncology. Additionally, Cristina has experience with behavior modification, which she uses to help her clients change detrimental behaviors and achieve and maintain their desired goals. Cristina delivers group talks and presentations for Nutrition Energy, focusing on may topics from sports nutrition, to eating disorders, to weight management. She joined Nutrition Energy President, Lauren Antonucci, R.D., in creating and presenting a two day educational event on sports nutrition for New York University Athletics athletes, coaches and staff on how to best fuel athletes from all sports. She also worked in conjunction with Lauren as a nutritionist for the Asphalt Green's Lose to Win Contest, where both R.D.'s provided weight loss and nutrition advice to help
participants achieve their weight loss goals. Cristina has also hosted other nutrition education events for Nutrition Energy including "Healthy Eating and Wellness", to Queens College students during Eating Disorder Awareness Week, "Sports Nutrition for Marathoners" at Jack Rabbit sports and "Nutrition for Athletes" at NYU Medical School.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Manhattan College
• Master's of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
• Certified Dietetic Nutritionist (CDN)
• Active American Dietetic Association active member
• Member of SCAN and behavioral nutrition practice groups within the American Dietetic Association
NUTRITION LECTURES AND TALKS:
• February 9-April 6, 2009: “Lose To Win Contest” at Asphalt Green
• March 4, 2009: “Healthy Choices for a Healthy Life” during Eating Disorder Awareness Week at Queens College
• October 1, 2009: Jack Rabbit Marathon Q&A Night at Jack Rabbit Sports in Union Square, NYC
• March 2, 2010: NYU Athletics Sports Nutrition Symposium at New York University
• April 21, 2010: “Nutrition For Endurance Athletes” at the NYU Medical School
• March 12, 2011: “Bars, Gels, and Supplements, What’s the deal?” Multisport NYC Triathlon Education Day at Columbia University
SPORTS & PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Cristina has a longstanding passion for physical activity, in particular, running and dance. As a dancer for more than 10 years, she focused on Latin dancing, flamenco, and belly dancing. Cristina no longer dances formally, but she still enjoys recreational dancing. As an avid runner, Cristina understands the importance of proper fueling and hydration during endurance events for optimal performance and is currently training for two half marathons this spring.
PHILOSOPHY:
Cristina believes in a holistic approach to nutrition and health. She feels that environmental, physiological, and social cues, combined with cognitive self-perceptions, influence an individual’s eating behaviors and food choices. Cristina’s use of nutrition education and behavior modification, along with her belief in reinforcing positive behavior, are all crucial to her counseling method.
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