Name: Debra A. Meyer
Position: Registered Dietician (RD)
Date of Hire: 1995
Years of Experience:33 ½
Where reared: Topeka, Kansas
Education: BS, Kansas State University, 1975 Dietetics and Institutional Management
Professional Background/History:
Thirty years in the field of nutrition and dietetics including substance abuse (Westcare and Montevista Hospital), Psychiatry (Montevista Hospital), acute care (Desert Springs Hospital) and nutrition in aging (EPOCH assisted living, Rose College and Del Mar Gardens).
Professional Affiliations:
American Dietetic Association, Nevada Dietetic Association
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
Professional Interest/ Areas of Specialty:
Favorite Quote: “It’s all about variety, balance, and moderation” and yes, ice cream is really a dairy group.
What do you like about College Health?
I really enjoy working with students in the college setting. The questions I receive keep me on my toes. It is wonderful interpreting science and applying the information into a practical, usable form which can be applied to an individual’s nutrition and fitness lifestyle. It is so rewarding seeing outcomes in the students that have made positive modifications in their lifestyle.
