Health and Wellness
Many people define health as the absence of disease. Health and wellness really incorporate more than just disease prevention, and include an overall satisfaction with and enjoyment of life. Different groups identify several different dimensions of health, generally ranging from five to eight unique areas. For our purposes, we have chosen to focus on six: physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and occupational health. The combination of these lead to good health. Our philosophy at Food for Wellness is that people generally are able to achieve good health, and they may need assistance to optimize health in certain areas.
Jennifer Hernandez
Jennifer obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science in December of 1998 from Middle Tennessee State University. She completed her dietetic internship at Saint Louis University in May of 2000. Later, she returned to Saint Louis University to complete her Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with an Emphasis in Medical Dietetics.Since becoming a Registered Dietitian in 2000, she has worked in a variety of fields, including acute care, outpatient counseling, and foodservice management. She has taught at the collegiate level since 2007.
Her interest in weight management and childhood obesity, as well as food security and its impact on weight and health, was solidified in 2009. At that time she was managing a childhood treatment and prevention program for a community hospital network.
Food for Wellness explores the various factors that impact food choices and lifestyle behaviors that relate to overall health.
