Teaches these Subjects and Topics
Nutrition and Weight Management (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Nutrition
Professional Experience
Instructor, Editor in Chief
Teaching SDSU (2001), SuperKids Nutrition Inc., California, United States
Sep 2001 - PresentWith 15 years of diverse experience in the field of nutrition including, diabetes, wellness, critical care, clinical management and clinical trials, Melissa provides a unique approach to health and wellness across the entire lifespan. She has enjoyed teaching nutrition for over 5 years, and currently teaches functional foods and public nutrition on-line at several universities. Most recently she is promoting good nutrition habits early with the launch of her website www.superkidsnutrition.
Academics and Credentials: Education
MA in Nutrition Education
BS in Clinical Dietetics
Immaculata University, Pennsylvania, United States
May 1994 - May 1996
Registered Dietitian, Graduate Internship
Academics and Credentials: Professional Exams
Certificate of training for Childhood and Adolescent and Weight Management
American Dietetic Association
California, United States
Year of Passing:
2004
Certificate of training for Childhood and Adolescent and Weight Management
Certifications or Credentials
Registered Dietitian('96),Certified Nutrition Support Specialist('99),Certified Diabetes Educator
California, United States
Year of Passing:
2003
Membership and Associations
American Dietetic Association
California, United States
Sep 1993 - PresentMember of ADA, Society for Nutrition Education, Dietetic Practice Groups: Diabetes Care and Education, Women'sHealth, Nutrition Education for the Public, Pediatric Practice Group, Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, Weight Management, Nutrition Entrepreneurs,Dietitians in Business and Communications, Food and Culinary Professionals
Los Angeles Dietetic Association Co-President Elect
California, United States
Jun 2008 - Present
Publications and Research
Effectiveness of Inpatient Cardiac Counseling
Melissa Halas-Liang
2002 California Dietetic Association’s Poster Session: Author of abstract on the Effectiveness of Inpatient Cardiac counseling at Sharp Health Care
Nursing Fundamentals Caring and Clinical Decision Making
Melissa Halas-Liang
Nutrition Chapter: Physiology involved in the process of nutrition (digestion, absorption and metabolism). Client assessment, diagnostic and laboratory data. Nursing interventions that promote optimum nutritonal status. Nutrition Outcomes.
Super Baby Abigail's Lunchtime Adventure
Melissa Halas-Liang
Oct 2008: Super Baby Abigail and her group of friends, the Super Crew(TM) are hungry for lunch and want the freshest and tastiest ingredients. The Super Crew sneaks in the kitchen and conjure up a magnificent meal from their fruit-and-growing-veggie-machine. The baby-sitter unknowingly listens to music and reads the latest teen magazine thinking Abigail is quietly sleeping. Fun and a quite a bit of mess ensues as they build their tower of a sandwich. Their take on cleaning-up will be a fun trip for anyone’s imagination. As the Super Crew departs, you’ll be hungry for both a healthy meal and another adventure.