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You are what you eat. And what you eat is a reflection of who you are – your family, your history, your traditions. But for many people who need guidance on eating, finding an expert with a common background can be a challenge. Most dietitians – 81% of them according to the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – are white. Nearly 94% are women. That lack of diversity is a problem, said Deanna Belleny Lewis, a registered dietitian nutritionist and public health practitioner in Hartford, Connecticut. “Food is very much a part of culture, and you can’t really take the culture out of food – you shouldn’t at least,” said Belleny Lewis, Diversify Dieteticsco-founder. “We think we just need more dietitians who can relate to the diverse clients and the diverse communities that we serve.”

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