Author name: Maria-Paula Carrillo

Maria Paula Carrillo, MS, RDN, LD Maria Paula's interest, in nutrition began during her high school years when she visited a Registered Dietitian in her home country of Ecuador. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for helping others achieve their goals through eating. Motivated by her passion Maria Paula decided to pursue her aspirations at Texas Woman’s University. She continued to expand her knowledge and obtained a Master's Degree in Nutrition. Throughout her career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Maria Paula has focused on working with families. She has provided services at Head Start of Greater Dallas, the Women, Infants and Children’s Program (WIC) the Neonatal ICU at Parkland Hospital. For 7 years she served as a Dietitian at Children’s Health (Children’s Medical Center) in Dallas specializing in Gastroenterology Disorders. With a family of her own Maria Paula finds fulfillment in assisting families to work towards their nutritional goals. She possesses experience in weight management counseling. Has worked with families and individuals dealing with food allergies, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Failure to Thrive (FTT) feeding tubes, and difficulties as well, as Celiac Disease among other conditions. Furthermore, Maria Paula takes pleasure in sharing her knowledge with others. She enjoys crafting articles, for publications such as magazines, newspapers, and blogs. Moreover, she happily accepts opportunities for TV or radio interviews where she can provide science-based information and offer tips to both public and professional audiences. Maria Paula is a fitness enthusiast who finds joy in running and regularly participates in Camp Gladiator. The role of a registered dietitian can greatly vary depending on the needs or the needs of one's family. Whether you are looking for assistance with weight loss, medical nutrition guidance or pediatric care LifeCycle Nutrition is well equipped to address your requirements. They can assess your situation. Design a nutrition plan through a step-by-step approach. LifeCycle Nutrition offers assessment and personalized nutrition plans for conditions including; Food allergies & allergic disorders Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) Food intolerances Pediatric and adolescent nutrition Please note that this list is not exhaustive; other services may also be available. Topics related to family nutrition include the following; Failure, to Thrive (FTT) Difficulties with feeding Managing tube feedings, including options Nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) disorders such as Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) like Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Gastroparesis Maintaining health Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Management Weight management strategies Nutrition, for fitness and performance