Bonnie Y. Modugno, MS, RD, CLE
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Academy of Food and Nutrition (formerly American Dietetic Association) R538038
SCAN – ADA Practice Group (Sports, Cardiovascular and Eating Disorder Nutritionists)
California Dietetic Association, Los Angeles District
American Diabetes Association
WORK EXPERIENCE
1984- Present
NutritionWorks–owner/consultant in private practice. Focus on:
- Energy metabolism and weight management
- Maternal, infant and child nutrition
- Disordered eating, eating disorders
- Cardio-metabolic disorders including cardiovascular disease and diabetes type II, gestational diabetes
- Sports nutrition
- Lifestyle nutrition/wellness
1994- Present
More Than Food – owner/food and nutrition consulting company
PUBLICATIONS — Professional
Winter/2009 SCAN Pulse
Behind the Food: Novel Factors Influencing Behavior and Food Choices
In Disordered Eating
2001 Women Physician’s Online Newsletter
Insulin Resistance
Fall/1996 SCAN Pulse
Insulin Resistance:
A New Paradigm for Nutrition Therapy and Weight Management
PUBLICATIONS—Books, Articles and Guest Blogs for General Public
- Smart Bites for Baby, Mika Shino c 2012. Nutrition consultant, contributing author
- Sugar’s Slippery Slope—and how to not to fall down it 2011
www.appforhealth.com/2011/05/sugar%E2%80%90s-slippery-slope-and-how-to- not-fall-down-it/
- Eating Right For Life, Winter, 2003, Muscle and Fitness Hers, pg 31-38
- Performance Nutrition, Winter 2000, Muscle and Fitness Hers, pg 126-9
- Getting Better All the Time, Kathy Smith 1998
- Managing Vitality In The Workplace (workbook) 1991
- Exchange For Fitness Weight Management Program (workbook) 1989
Referenced nutrition expert in various publications, including The Los Angeles Times, Shape, Teen, Cooking Light, Women in Sport, Men’s Health, Outdoor, LACMA Physician (May 17, 1993), The Argonaut newspaper, American Halth, City Sport, Flex, Muscle and Fitness, Muscle and Fitness HERS, Self Magazine
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
MATERNAL, INFANT, and CHILD NUTRITION
First Foods
CA State Meeting – American Academy of Pediatrics 2012
Fit Kids: Why Eat Less, Exercise More Is Not Enough
Cochella Valley Physician Assistants/ Community Clinic Association of San Bernardino County 2012
Black Nurse’s Association, Los Angeles Chapter Meeting, September, 2012
American Academy of Pediatrics California State Meeting 2011
Race to Nowhere: The stress of success
California PTA Association 2011
Enough: Reframing Child Obesity Issues with Our Current Food Environment
Coalition of Community Clinics, Orange County 2008
California School Nurses Organization 2006
LAUSD School Nurses Meeting 2006
High Desert/Palm Springs Medical
Riverside County Department of Public Health 2008
Public Health Foundation Enterprises WIC 2007
How Much Is Enough? Navigating Child Nutrition in an Indulgent World
CA Dept of Health Services/Perinatal Services Coordinators Regional Training 2005
Beyond Morning Sickness: Issues w/ Food, Weight and Body Image during Pregnancy
CA Department of Health Services/Perinatal Services Coordinators Regional Training 2005
The Supersized Child
Kaiser Panorama City Pediatrics Department – 2004
Beyond Calories: Why Some Kids Get Fat
University of San Francisco Obesity Colloquium 2004
Nutrition for the Child with Special Needs
St. John’s Therapeutic Preschool Staff In-service 2003
St. John’s Therapeutic Preschool Parent In-service 2001-06
As Your Child Grows: Nutrition
Beach Cities Health Project/Parent Workshop 1995
Hardy Child Nutrition Annual Training Workshops (1987/1989/1990)
Westchester-Washington Community Adult School 1987
Nutrition and Early Learning—Toddler Class
Westchester-Washington Community Adult School, 1987
Nutrition for the Teen Years
Bishop Alemany High School 1982-1986
Nutrition and Breastfeeding
El Camino College Cable Network- 1982
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT/EATING DISORDERS
Burning Fat for Fuel: How to work with your body to improve your metabolism, increase your energy and harness your sweet tooth
Speaking of Women’s Health: Feed the Appetite, Nourish the Soul 2012 (sponsored by Loma Linda University Health)
Fit or Fat: Weight Management for Competitive and Recreational Athletes
California Association of Physician Assistants 2009
Nurturing and Nourishing Your Body: Finding Food’s Rightful Place
Santa Monica College Eating Disorder Conference 2004
Eating Disorders: Diagnosis and Nutrition Therapy
LA Dietetic Internship Consortium Guest Lecture 1995-2004
Unstacking the Blocks of an Eating Disorder
PHF-WIC Dietetic Internship Program –2002
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center – 1994
Insulin Resistance: A workshop for dietitians 2000
Shriner’s Hospital, Lexington, KY
Obesity: Insulin resistance and treatment options 1999
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Eating Disorders and Sports Nutrition 1995
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
Exchange for Fitness Weight Management Program
The Broadway of Southern California – Nutrition lecture series 1988-9
NUTRITION AND WORKSITE WELLNESS
Eating Close to the Earth: Make a Difference in Your Body
McDonald’s Managers Regional Meeting 2007
College of the Canyons: Focus the Nation 2008
Feeding Healthy Families 2003-2011
Elementary, secondary teacher in-services and parent workshops throughout Southern California
Food Works 2011-present
Elementary, secondary teacher in-services and parent workshops throughout Southern California
What Women Need to Know: How to choose a balanced diet for the cycles of life
Women’s History Month Conference, Rio Hondo College 2008
Beyond Calories: Managing Food Choices for Health and Well being
Nat’l Assoc. Hispanic Nurses–Los Angeles Chapter 2007
Walk the Walk: Living a balanced and active lifestyle
McDonald’s Western Regional Meeting 2006
Beyond the Kitchen: The Role of Nutrition in Fitness for LACoFD Personnel
LA County Fire Department 2003
Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Jewish Communal Retirees Associations of Los Angeles, 1998
Nutrition at Work
UCLA Neuro-psychiatric Institute Staff Training 1993
Cerritos Community College District 1992
Weight Management: Wellness lectures
National Medical Enterprises 1990-4
Managing Vitality in the Workplace
Pilgrim Group – Weight management workshops 1991
Women in Management –LA Chapter 1990
Taking Control: Weight management with smoking cessation
Aerospace Employees Association Health Club 1990
How to Lose 10 pounds by 5PM
Business Breakfast Club of the Bay Area
Exchange for Fitness Weight Management Programs
City of Glendale – Weight Management; Wellness lectures 1988-90
Western Airlines – 1988
Posh Talks; Nutrition lecture series for Bermuda Star Cruise Lines 1988
Managing Your Health, Managing Your Life
PHF-WIC Program Staff Development
Loyola Marymount Health Fair 1987
NUTRITION AND PERFORMANCE
Nutrition for Endurance Sport
Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center 2005
Fuel for Flight
Federal Aviation Association – General Aviation, Western Pacific Region
Fuel Your Fitness, 2005
AYSO -Southern Regional Convention,
Nutrition for Sport: Counseling Athletes 1994, 1995
CSULB Dietetic Program –
Nutrition and Performance
Industry Hills Swim Team - 1994
San Gabriel Valley Dietetic Association –
Sports Nutrition
Los Angeles District Westside Education Program –1994
Nutrition for Performing Artists
California Institute of the Arts – 1992-3
The Starvation in Fitness
CitySport Magazine BODYBEAT Convention-1992
Nutrition and Athletic Perfomance
National Strength Coaches Seminar – Torrance, CA 1991
Women of Iron – Nutrition consultant and lecturer 1991
The Fitness Studio, 1986
Anthropometric Measures
UCLA Biological Chemistry Course: Laboratory Facilitator 1991
Nutrition for the Young Athlete
US Tennis Association – 1990
Broadway Gymnastics School Trainers and staff–1988
Athletic Performance and Weight Control
CSULA Graduate Physical Education Seminar-1988
Nutrition, Fitness and Well Being
Brentwood Country Mart-1987
CARDIO-METABOLIC HEALTH
Surviving Abundance: The challenges diabetes face navigating our food supply
California School Nurses Organization (CSNO) 2007
Coping with Stress
Association of Government Accountants — Los Angeles Chapter 1995
Health Issues for Seniors
Santa Monica Emeritus College 1995
Cholesterol and Heart Health 1989
City of Hope Lecture – 1989
SC/CMC Family Practice Residency Program –
Cardiovascular Nutrition
SC/ California Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program — 1988
NUTRITION, FOOD AND THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY
The Evolution of Trans Fat Elimination
Los Angeles District, CDA 2007
Reframing Perception: Review of facts regarding nutrition, food safety, food quality and health
McDonald’s Southern California Quality Summit 2006
Food’s Rightful Place in Dining and Entertainment
National Association Caterers and Event Planners, November 1995
Nutrition for Profit and Patron Satisfaction
Restaurant Association — Los Angeles Chapter 1993
Nutrition for Campus Chaos
Pepperdine University/Dept of Residential Life 1993
Diet for Athletes
The Food Show, KABC Studios 1992
Nutrition for the Gourmet
Westchester Women’s Group –1991
The Art of Healthful Dining
Temple Kehillath Israel 1986
FARMING, FOOD SUPPLY and FOOD POLICY
Food Matters: Challenges in Navigating Today’s Abundant Food Supply
Open Doors at McDonald’s, Santa Barbara, CA 2013
The Food We Eat: The Nutritional Benefits of Eating Close to the Earth
Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Good Food Fest 2011
MISCELLANEOUS
Nutrition and Rheumatic Disease
LA Chapter Meeting, July 2008
Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation, Inc. Annual Meeting 2001
Nutrition Supported Recovery
Ventura County Department of Education 1993
Nutrition and Dental Health
APHA Convention – Poster Presentation 1984
Nutritional Status of Southeat Asians
LA County Health Services 1981
MEDIA PRESENTATIONS
The Journalism Association of Community Colleges Annual Conference 200?
Pi Phi Productions KCLA, KLAS – Nutrition Interview 1992
KFWB Nutrition Expert Day, 1987
NUTRITION COUNSELING & DIETETICS
Beyond Sound Bite Nutrition: Nutrition Counseling that Counts
California Association of Physician Assistants (CAPA) 2010
Insurance Reimbursement for Dietitians
CSULB Dietetic Interns 2009
Ask Your Doctor: How physicians can address obesity and weight management concerns in the private practice setting
St John’s Hospital Physician In-service 2007
Motivational Interviewing: Supporting and Facilitating Behavioral Change
California Dietetic Association Annual Meeting 2007
Cool Careers in Dietetics
Santa Monica College Nutrition Club 2012
Santa Monica Career Services Center 2006
Nutrition Counseling: The Art and Science of Counseling for Behavior Change
Orange County District, California Dietetic Association –2005
What I Have Learned About Being A Dietitian
Dietetic Internship Graduation Speech, 1999
Private Practice Nutrition: Managing Multiple Priorities
Los Angeles Dietitics Internship Consortium 2004-12
EXPERT WITNESS CONSULTATIONS
Expert witness and consultant for adult and child support matters for both legal and accounting professionals. Research, nutrition assessment, meals planning and pricing of menus to meet child’s nutrition needs; available for preparation of declarations, trial witness testimony 1998 – present
Previous work includes consultation for:
- Wasserman, Cooperman and Carter
- Glassman, Browning and Saltzman
- Jaffe and Clemens
- Gursey Schneider
- O’ Melveny & Myers
Los Angeles County – Expert witness, Mendley v. County of Los Angeles
Case No. BC 017558
Research coordinator re: Food Costs for General Relief Fund Recipients 1991
MORE THAN FOOD, INC – CONSULTING
Porter Novelli/McDonald’s Operators of Southern California 1992-4, 2001 – present
- Nutrition consultant; media spokesperson
- Consultant, writer for Healthy Habits newsletter
- Help design Salads and More menu; train McDonalds staff
- Train and mentor dietetic interns
- Present nutrition workshops for parents and community groups
- Developed nutrition education curriculum for middle school students 1992
- Presented nutrition workshops for teachers and nurses 1993-4
- Nutrition consultant/writer for video re: nutrition and fitness 1993
- Author, consultant for pamphlet, Nutrition For Sport 1994
- Coordinator, nutrition services “McSoccerFest” 1994
Dudell and Associates/Bay Area McDonald’s Operators 2004-11
Nutrition Consultant and media spokesperson
Jim Darling PR/Bakersfield McDonald’s Operators 2010-11
Nutrition Consultant and media spokesperson
Rick Johnson PR/Central Coast McDonald’s Operators 2004-11
Nutrition Consultant and media spokesperso
Guthy-Renker Corporation
Consultant, meal plans and copy writer for fitness videos 2004-08
Kathy Smith Lifestyles 1996-2003
Nutrition consultant, writer
Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center
Nutrition consultant for scientific sports training facility 2005
County of Los Angeles Fire Department – present nutrition seminars to fire
department staff and provide individual nutrition counseling 2003 – 5
American Cancer Society – Volunteer nutrition task force member
Media representative, speaking engagements, professional and
volunteer training 1985-1997
- Fresh Start—facilitator training program 1997
- Smoking and Weight Gain: Do they have to go together?
- Mother Was Right Campaign - radio spokesperson/ CDA convention representative 1995
- Taking Control – volunteer training and presentation
- Better Choices – co-author/trainer/presenter
- Smoking Cessation and Weight Control – volunteer trainer/presenter 1987
Professional Conferences
- Dining With Delight: The art of eating out healthfully 1996
- Oncology Nursing: Nutrition Needs – 1989
UCHA – Menu development; food service evaluation 1995-6
Pepperdine University Athletic Department – Nutrition consultant/lecturer 1993-1995
Pyramid’s Restaurant – Menu development; nutrient assessment and
recipe standardization; newsletter nutrition editor; nutrition training 1995
Junior’s Restaurant – Menu nutrient assessment and new menu item
development 1994-5
Los Angeles Clippers Professional Basketball Team 1990-1993
Individual counseling; meal planning; group presentations
PacifiCare/Senior Fit Nutrition Advisor – program development/lecturer/ radio
spokesperson 1993
Women’s TRACC 1988-1992
Available to TRACC members for nutrition consultation; members included professional, Olympic, amateur, and recreational athletes
National Women’s Fitness Network – nutrition editor and writer for monthly
newsletter 1990-91
Family Planning Centers of Greater Los Angeles-
Developed/implemented protocols for CPSP nutrition services, including staff
training 1990
Daniel Freeman Hospitals – Speaker’s Bureau 1988-90
Los Angeles Sports Medicine – Guest lecturer and newsletter author 1988-90
Marina Athletic Club Nutrition Consultant 1985-1990
Vantage Point Productions- Video/Post-partum Nutrition and Fitness 198
PAST EMPLOYMENT
UCLA Extension – Lecturer/Certificated Program for Fitness Instructors
- Nutrition for Fitness Instructors 1990-1998
UCLA Extension – Guest Lecturer; Course Coordinator (*)
- Prediabetes: Early Warning Signs, Opportunity for Intervention 200?*
- Stop the Food Fight: Beyond the carbohydrate vs. fat debate*
- Fad Diets: What you need to know to support clients for successful weight management 2004
- Brain Food: Food Over Mood 1999
- Healthy People Eat Real Food: Engineering Your Diet to Optimize Vitamin and Mineral Intake 1998*
- Balancing the Scale: A Non-Dieting Approach to Weight Management 1998*
- Exercise Nutrition: The Next Generation 1997
- New Insights In Weight Management 1996*
- Sports Nutrition for Children 1995
- Healthy Children, Healthy Start 1993
- Right Way Weight Management Program 1993
- Nutrition for the Physically Active Pregnant Woman 1990
Santa Monica College Lecturer; 1982-1995
Courses included
- Nutrition 1 (Basic nutrition)
- Nutrition 3 (Current concepts)
- Nutrition 5 (Nutrition for sport)
- Nutrition 6 (Nutrition for nursing students)
- Santa Monica College Speaker’s Bureau
1986 Nutrition consultant, SMC track team; basketball camp, Women’s Center
1990/1991 Selection committee for full time nutrition professor
1990-1991 Nutrition consultant, producer and presented for nutrition video,
- Focus On Nutrition episode “Healthy Dining”
1992, 1993 Staff development
- Lifestyle Nutrition; Managing Vitality In The Workplace
1994-1995 Designed and implemented nutrition counseling program through student health services
PHF-WIC Nutritionist II 1982-1985
Supervisor/manager for multiple clinic sites. Responsibilities included
training professional, para-professional and clerical staff
PHF-WIC Nutritionist I 1979-1982
Nutrition consultant and clinic supervisor for special supplemental food
program for women, infants and children (WIC)
EDUCATION
1985 Certified Lactation Educator
UCLA Extension
1983 M.S./Curriculum and Instruction
School of Psychology and Education
Pepperdine University
1979 B.S./Food and Nutrition
Eastern Washington University
1979 Passed ADA Registration Examination R538038
1979- Present CEU’s primarily regarding weight management, sports nutrition,
eating disorders, CVD, Diabetes, stress management, lifestyle nutrition,
psychological and behavioral issues in nutrition counseling