MiraCosta
College Lead Nutrition Instructor
Dept:
Kinesiology, Health, Hospitality, and Nutrition
Office:
T411, Oceanside, Campus
Tel:
760/757-212 x6566
Email: gmeinhold@miracosta.edu
I
am Gail Meinhold, a professor in the Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition
Department and the lead Nutrition and Health Instructor at MiraCosta College. I have spent much of my life
promoting and teaching health and nutrition and have been teaching
nutrition for more than a decade.
Prior
to teaching, I worked as a Clinical Dietitian in a Hospital and Health
& Wellness Center, worked as a Nutrition Consultant with professional athletes,
and spent fourteen years in Pharmaceutical and Nutritional Sales.
I
hold a master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Chapman
University and a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Food Administration
from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. The Medical College of Virginia is where I
completed my Dietetic Internship. I am a Registered Dietitian and an active
member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Sports,
Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) dietetic practice group. My outside interests include
running, traveling, surfing and cheering on my two college-aged sons with
their NCAA sports.
I am proud of the diverse and comprehensive
Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition program at MiraCosta
College. Courses in our program provide
both the theoretical background and hands-on practical experience necessary
for transfer or to gain employment in related fields. I am committed to the
success of our students and make myself available to speak with them during
office hours or by appointment.
Nutrition
Courses Available at MiraCosta College:
NUTR100: Nutrition Today
NUTR105: Human Performance and Sports Nutrition
NUTR108: Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition
NUTR292: Internship Studies
Important Nutrition Web Links
5
a day
Get
health eating tips about
including fruits and vegetables.
Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics
Science-based food and
nutrition information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dietary
Guidelines for Americans
Learn more about the
Dietary Guidelines.
www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines
Gatorade
Sports Science Institute
Suggestions for helping
athletes optimize their health and performance through research and
education in hydration and nutrition science.
Mayo
Clinic
Visit the food and
nutrition center of the Mayo Clinic.
MyPlate
Learn more about the USDA
Food Guide and MyPlate.
USDA
Food and Nutrition Information Center
Visit the USDA Food Guide
section (including its ethnic/cultural pyramids) of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture National Library.
www.nalusda.gov
www.nutrition.gov
Quack
Watch
A website to identify
nutritional misinformation.