Building Blocks of Protein Nutritional Seminar

About this event

This seminar Mary DiPietro, RD, LDN will discuss the importance of protein in the diet and how to get enough protein from a variety of sources. We will explore several topics regarding protein, including: The different types of protein. The role of protein in the body. How much protein you need each day. Good sources of protein for vegetarians and vegans. Tips for increasing your protein intake.

About Mary DiPietro. Mary DiPietro is a registered and licensed dietitian who joined Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in the spring of 2018. She has been a registered dietitian for 10 years, working with many different patients with varying backgrounds and disease states. She currently works as an inpatient dietitian as well as an outpatient dietitian, counseling and educating oncology patients. She embraces that each person is unique and should receive a tailored nutrition plan that helps them achieve their goals.