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Margaret Downs-West, a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, is Total Nutrition Technology’s (TNT) lead registered dietician. In this role, Margaret oversees all of the health plans for clients with moderate to high health risks. She also provides continuous professional development and educational training's to ensure that TNT’s staff and programs remain the most successful in the field.
Margaret is based in Asheville, North Carolina, where in addition to her lead dietician role for all TNT offices, she serves clients locally as a health educator.
Working as a registered dietician and health educator is not just a job to Margaret, but a passion to help others improve their health and live longer and healthier lives. She grew up dancing as a ballerina, an all conference high school athlete competing in regional and state athletic endeavors, and remains a fitness enthusiast today.
Good eating and exercise behaviors help prevent depression, anxiety and provide a sense of confidence in personal relationships. Margaret believes that eating well and daily exercise provide a sense of wellbeing that is purposeful. The two in combination can transform people, bodies, lives, and productivity.
Margaret’s professional affiliations include: - American Dietetic Association
- North Carolina Dietetic Association
- Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)
- Nutrition Entrepreneurs
- American College of Sports Medicine
She also has extensive experience in the following:
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Eating disorders
- Sports nutrition
- Childhood and adult weight management and program development
- Clinical and foodservice management
- Wellness and fitness programming
- Personal training
- Geriatrics
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