Marita G. Holl, PhD, RDN, CDN is a nutritionist in private practice in Hamden, CT.

Dr. Holl has been providing nutrition therapy for adults, adolescents and children for over 25 years.

She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and is certified by the state of Connecticut as a Nutritionist and Dietitian.

Education:
Dr. Holl has a BS in Chemical Biology from MIT, a MS in Nutritional Science from Case Western Reserve University and a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism from the University of Connecticut.

She became an RDN (Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist) through clinical and research experience at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Work Experience:

She has worked at Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University, Massachusetts General Hospital and University Hospitals in Cleveland. She has held the following positions: nutritionist in private practice, hospital nutritionist-dietitian, pediatric nutrition specialist, nutrition research manager, chief clinical dietitian, adjunct faculty, research associate and research scientist.

Research

Dr. Holl has several publications involving obesity and diabetes prevention, calcium metabolism, and pediatric nutrition. (See selected publications.)

Current interests: nutrition and genomics and the role of nutrition in precision medicine.

Teaching

She has been teaching Therapeutic Nutrition at Southern Connecticut for over 15 years and has taught Nutrition: From Clinical Practice to Policy Implications at Yale University.

Philosophy:
I meet you where you are and provide coaching to help you make the changes you desire in a positive, healthy and practical way.

We develop your nutritional goals taking your unique personal health needs and lifestyle into consideration. Many people tell me they are glad they came in for the visit, and that they were afraid I would “tell them what to eat”. Instead, we develop plans for meals and snacks together. I give you the nutrition information you need to make changes and help you decide where to focus your energy for the best results.

We focus on coaching, life and eating balance and moving towards lifestyle changes that will work for you.

We make plans for meals and snacks, and grocery lists together, and can modify your favorite recipes to make them healthier and delicious.

Exercise and activity are important factors in wellness. We will set practical exercise goals and develop plans for meeting them.

With a PhD in nutrition, I am able to help you cut through the fads and make changes that are evidence-based and health promoting.

From my extensive experience providing nutritional care in hospitals, in addition to wellness settings, I am able to carefully integrate your health concerns and medical diagnoses with your nutrition goals.

My practice includes adults, pregnant women, college students, adolescents and children.

I provide guidance for the following health concerns:
Weight loss with no gimmicks
An evaluation of current intake
Managing food cravings and uncontrolled eating
Healthy vegetarian and vegan diets
Healthy eating for children, and guidance for overweight and underweight children, and “picky eaters”
Nutrition for prenatal health, pregnancy and breastfeeding

I provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for improving health conditions such as:
Diabetes
High cholesterol and triglycerides
High blood pressure
Cardiovascular diseases
Disordered Eating
Food allergies and sensitivities
Kidney problems
Digestive problems
Nutrition for those wanting to gain weight
Nutrition for recovering from illness

Meditation for Health and Weight Loss
Meditation is a helpful aid in making positive choices that encourage health and weight loss.
I have incorporated meditation in my practice for over 25 years.

I teach individuals and lead groups in meditation and visualizations for relaxation, and to improve positive balance in lifestyle, food habits, weight loss and health.

Meditations are personalized for best effects.

 

 

 

Overwhelmed? Ask me about the following approach:
“Meeting your healthy goals 1 meal (and snack) at a time.”