CHICAGO – December 15, 2016 – Lucille Beseler, president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, is formally announced as a member of NAMA’s Nutrition Advisory Council (NAC).
“As president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest organizations of food and nutrition professionals, Lucille brings a wealth of nutrition and wellness expertise to our Nutrition Advisory Council,” said Roni Moore, NAMA’s Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing.
“Joining recognized experts – Deanne Brandstetter, Canteen; Jeanne Goldberg, Tufts University; David Grotto, Kellogg’s; Diane Striegel, Mondelez; Elizabeth Vegas, Alliance for a Healthier Generation and led by Sylvia Rowe – NAMA’s Nutrition Advisory Council is highly valued for guidance related to the industry’s health and wellness initiatives, including NAMA’s signature outreach program, FitPick,” Moore continued.
A leader in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for many years, Beseler is a past chair of the Academy’s Political Action Committee and a member of its Childhood Obesity Coalition. She served for nine years as chair of the Florida Dietetics Nutrition Practice Council – the state licensing board for dieticians and nutritionists – and received a public service award from the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Beseler established the Family Nutrition Center of South Florida in 1991, as one of the first nutrition practices pioneering HMO coverage of nutrition services dedicated to pediatrics. FNC has developed into a comprehensive practice providing a variety of services in multiple locations, employing registered dietician nutritionists who provide services to all age groups and many corporations.
A professional speaker, Beseler is also author of Nurturing with Nutrition: The Essential Guide for Feeding Infants and Toddlers (Bazarte and Beseler 2003) as well as many articles and publications. She received Florida International University’s 2009 Path of Public Health Award in Nutrition and Dietetics for community work in the area of childhood obesity. Beseler is a graduate of Queen’s College – City University of New York and earned a master’s degree from New York University.
Founded in 1936, NAMA is the association representing the $25 billion U.S. convenience services industry. With more than 1100 member companies – including many of the world’s most recognized brands – NAMA provides advocacy, education and research for its membership. Visit NAMA on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
