Daniel Lopez, RD

Hi there! I'm Dan, a graduate of Rutgers University with experience working in settings such as hospitals, diabetes clinics, dialysis centers, sports nutrition and community nutrition. All of these experiences have helped shape me into this nutrition counseling role.  

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A little bit about me is that I love being active and love good food. My favorite hobbies are strength training and playing soccer. I enjoy being outside and also doing things like playing tennis with friends and hiking. On my more adventurous days, you can catch me enjoying movies at the theaters, attending concerts, going out to eat at new food spots, going to the beach, and traveling. 

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I decided to become a registered dietitian during my weight loss journey as an adolescent. The confidence and sense of gaining back control of my life inspired me to pursue a career that would have others feeling the same way. However, it wasn't until my time in higher education where I learned how nutrition plays a bigger role in clinical situations. Often times in certain settings, registered dietitians have high caseloads which limits the amount of time they can give their patients. I decided to work in this setting because I want to dedicate the time to my patients, so they have a great understanding and foundation of nutrition. 

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My areas of focus are mainly with weight loss/gain, (pre)diabetes, heart health (cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.), kidney disease, enteral nutrition, and sports nutrition. However, during my time in graduate school and internships in various hospital settings, I've been exposed to a plethora of conditions and clinical cases. 

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Finally, what you can expect is for me to provide you with up-to-date information about nutrition that is also personable for you, someone to challenge you to develop healthier habits and to hold you accountable while still supporting you towards your goals. Similar to other health care fields, a majority of the process relies on what you do outside of our sessions. Nothing changes, if nothing changes. If you're ready to start making strides in your health journey, let's get to work!