Maria Frye is a registered dietitian nutritionist who is passionate about elevating community health through nutrition and education. She believes that all students, families and communities should know how to eat healthfully, have the knowledge on how to build a healthy eating pattern, and feel empowered to make healthier eating choices as a way to support optimal growth and development while reducing risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes.
A Community Nutrition Adviser with Dairy Council of California, she believes in the nutrition resources she promotes, which teach students and families healthy eating patterns and how to make healthier eating choices from all food groups. Frye is excited to answer commonly asked questions to empower healthier students, families and communities.
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