Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, is a nationally-recognized lifestyle nutrition expert, culinary and media consultant. She is the author of two books, The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods and Total Body Diet for Dummies®.

As a mother of two, her passion for translating nutrition science into usable, real-life messages combined with her culinary capabilities educates consumers on appreciating healthful ingredients and delicious flavors while creating tasty, nutritious meals. Vicki’s expertise, recipes and writings have appeared in dozens of national publications, including SHAPE, Prevention, Martha Stewart Living, The Costco Connection, EatingWell, Delicious Living and Chicago Health. She has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, contributes her expertise to WGN-TV Medical Watch, CBS-TV and ABC-TV in Chicago. She is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics having served on many boards and working groups. She lives to eat well with her husband, two active youngsters and their precocious pet pug in Chicago, IL.

Balance Your Plate with Nestlé is a program that helps Americans build convenient, delicious and nutritious meals that fit into a healthy eating pattern. By providing tips and tools, including recipes, the program shows individuals and families how to quickly assemble high-quality, balanced meals using frozen and refrigerated entrées paired with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and/or lean protein. With the right portions and nutritious side dishes, Balance Your Plate shows how you can eat healthfully and still enjoy the foods you love. For more information, visit www.nestleusa.com/balance.

This complimentary 1-credit continuing education webinar is brought to you with support from Balance Your Plate with Nestlé. Please note that Balance Your Plate with Nestlé provided financial support only and did not have input into the information provided in this course. Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, reports the following relevant disclosures: she is consultant dietitian for Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Health Maintenance Institute, as well as a media communications consultant for a variety of food brands, including American Pecan Council, Cherry Marketing Institute, Eat Smart Salads, Egg Nutrition Center, Illinois Farm Families, Wonderful Brands and Zespri Kiwifruit. She has certified that no conflict of interest exists for this program. View our dislosure policy.