KAREN M. GAUCI, M.P.H., R.D., L.D.
Karen M. Gauci is a registered and licensed Dietitian and Nutritionist with a master's degree in Public Health and is currently in private practice in South Florida. She is the owner and president of 2001 Nutrition Services, Inc., a company with the philosophy of providing education, teaching and counseling in all areas related to nutrition. Karen has specialized for over 40 years in the following areas related to nutrition: substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, weight management, chronic disease risk reduction, health promotion and wellness, sports nutrition, pediatrics, eating disorders, and local and national presentations.
For many years, Mrs. Gauci was the nutritionist at the Palm-Aire Spa Resort in Pompano Beach, Florida and worked with many celebrities. She is also the author of the Cookbook, "Delicious Nutritious Spa Recipes form the Spa at Palm-Aire". A few years ago, Karen wrote a program for large corporations to help lower their health cost entitled "Superitis, A 5 Star Plan for Better Health".
Previously, Karen traveled around the world to private homes to train personal chefs in the preparation of foods low in fat, cholesterol, sodium, and sugar. She also offers assistance in menu planning, label reading, and proper portion control. Karen's dedication and involvement in competitive swimming led to her place in the International Swimming Hall of Fame. This experience reinforces her commitment to the exercise component of the program and area of practice with professional athletes.
"I have been a registered & licensed dietitian for over 40 years, and my private practice has been successful because I love what I do by helping others achieve their health goals realistically. My approach is to mold to my clients. I don't believe in diets. I will never ask a client to eat or drink anything they do not like or enjoy. I base my meal plans on their food preferences; unique needs; schedule; cooking/shopping skills/equipment; food budget; and/or eating at fast food or restaurants. "
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