Kristal Shelden is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the project manager of nutrition science at Dairy Council of California, a nutrition education organization. In her role, she leverages nutrition expertise and understanding of nutrition research to track, aggregate, analyze and present evidence-based science to support community health through nutrition.
Shelden believes that all children and families should have access to nutritious foods and knowledge on how to eat healthfully, providing them with a foundation for lifelong health. By supporting food access programs and nutrition education, she works tirelessly to help ensure children and families are supported for optimal growth, development and lifelong success.
She began her dietetic career as a clinical dietitian, and her passion for working with community programs impacting children's health made the move to Dairy Council of California a strong fit personally and professionally.
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Kristal Shelden, MPH, RDN
Kristal is the Nutrition & Scientific Affairs Director and a registered dietitian nutritionist.
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Kristal Shelden, RDN answers the question, " What’s in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans and why do they matter?"