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Background

Personal Profile

Cecilia Chen is a registered dietitian with expertise in disordered eating and body image and digestive and gut health. Her approach focuses on mindful eating strategies to address various medical and emotional challenges associated with food and wellness.

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Education

2022-2026

Teachers College,

Columbia University

Ph.D. in Behavioral Nutrition

Research Area: Gluten-free diet and Celiac Disease

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2021-2022

Cornell University

Dietetic Internship

Supervised Practices in Clinical Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Foodservice Management, and Nutrition Research

2020-2021

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology

Research Area: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Adolescents

2016-2020

University of California, Davis

B.S. in Clinical Nutrition (Highest Honors)

B.S. in Psychology (Highest Honors)

Research Area: Development of Visual Attention in Infants in the U.S. and Malawi, Africa, and the Relationship Between Solid Food Introduction and the Gut Microbiome in Infancy

Nutrition Philosophy

We connect through food. I advocate for body neutrality, combat weight stigma, and support the appreciation of diverse body aesthetics while fostering body confidence.

I adhere to the Health At Every Size® philosophy, maintaining that no food is inherently good or bad. Nutritious meals can also be tasty, fun, and enjoyable.

The goal is to empower informed food choices and foster a positive and healthful relationship with eating.

Qualifications

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Licenses, Certifications, and Accreditations

  • Registered Dietitian (U.S.)

  • Registered Dietitian (China)

  • RYT200 Yoga 

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Awards

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  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration Doctoral Scholarship (2023-2024)

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, First International Nutritionist/Dietitian Fellowship for Study in the USA (2022-2023)

Professional Memberships

  • American Gastroenterological Association 

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  • Chinese Nutrition Society

  • North American Chinese Association for Nutrition

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Community Affiliations

Contact

  • LinkedIn
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