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Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD

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Julie DuBois, RD, LD is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM-CPT).  Julie works at Cook Children's Medical Center as a Clinical Pediatric Dietitian. Julie also provides individual and group nutrition consultation and is the Nutrition Challenge Director for Camp Gladiator.  Julie also teaches bootcamps for Camp Gladiator. Julie also regularly speaks to organizations on the topics of sports nutrition, fitness, and wellness and is a regular contributor to Athletic Foodie. In addition to her training and nutrition consultation in person, Julie is also an Elite Trainer on Dr. Oz's Sharecare Network.  She provides virtual training to clients through their online platform.  

Julie completed her undergraduate work at Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Coordinated Dietetics.  A professional ballet dancer, Julie has always been interested in health and fitness. Prior to obtaining her RD and CPT credentials, Julie danced with the Orlando Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, and Texas Dance Theatre.  Julie attended The Harid Conservatory on scholarship for her high school studies.  She trained with the Academy of Dance Arts in Allen, TX and was a member of the Dallas Repertoire Ballet before attending the Harid Conservatory.  

Julie is a two-time recipient of the NFAA Arts Merit award in ballet and also received the Caryn Halperin Schrest Ballet Scholarship and the Texie Waterman Scholarship from the Dance Council.  Julie continues to perform as a guest artist in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. She now enjoys a variety of dance classes, Zumba, Pilates, and Camp Gladiator as a means for continuing to be active.
 
Having suffered for several years before being properly diagnosed with Celiac Disease, Julie is passionate about helping people understand living with a gluten free diet but still enjoying life!

Julie enjoys coaching her clients to reach their personal health and fitness goals in a way that is both fun and challenging at the same time!



Complete Organizational Associations:

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Health and Fitness Provider Network
American Dietetic Association
Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport
Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition
Nutrition Entrepreneurs 



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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Nutrition & Dietetics:
    How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- People who eat at fast-food restaurants are consuming significantly more calories than they realize -- and teens are the worst offenders, a new study found.

    "Teens underestimate the number of calories in their meals by as much as 34 percent, parents of...Full Article

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    Sharecare News posted a story about Nutrition & Dietetics:
    Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- While some fast-food chains are required to provide calorie and other nutritional information to help customers make informed choices, kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use this information th...Full Article

  • Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD
    Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD has posted a blog entry: Spice Up Your Food!
    Spices and herbs provide a great way to make delicious and healthy dishes without using a lot of fat and sodium. Spices and herbs have been used in cooking for more than two thousand years and there is a good reason! They make food taste delicious! (You’re more likely to stick with healthy food if...Full Post
  • Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD
    Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD has posted a blog entry: Spice Up Your Food!
    Spices and herbs provide a great way to make delicious and healthy dishes without using a lot of fat and sodium. Spices and herbs have been used in cooking for more than two thousand years and there is a good reason! They make food taste delicious! (You’re more likely to stick with healthy food if...Full Post
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Nutrition & Dietetics:
    Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D supplements may help those with Crohn's disease overcome the fatigue and decreased muscle strength associated with the inflammatory bowel disease, according to new research.

    Extra vitamin D "was associated with significantly less physical, em...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Nutrition & Dietetics:
    Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk

    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Having a fast-food restaurant nearby might be a convenience, but living within two miles of one may be a little too convenient.

    According to a new study, black Americans who live near these businesses have a higher body-mass index than those living far...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

    "Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Nutrition & Dietetics:
    Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt: Report

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Most Americans should consume less salt, but too little salt can also cause health problems for some, a new report says.

    The problem is that there is scant evidence for determining exactly how much salt is too much and how little is too little, accordin...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.

    "This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article

  • Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD
    Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD has posted a blog entry: Eating healthy on the go

    Most people are always on the run and that often makes eating nutritiously a very difficult task….or so it seems. The best way to counteract our over-scheduled lives as far as nutrition is concerned is to be prepared! While it may take some getting used to, preparedness will save you time, money,

    ...Full Post
  • Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD
    Julie DuBois, NASM Elite Trainer, RD has posted a blog entry: Eating healthy on the go

    Most people are always on the run and that often makes eating nutritiously a very difficult task….or so it seems. The best way to counteract our over-scheduled lives as far as nutrition is concerned is to be prepared! While it may take some getting used to, preparedness will save you time, money,

    ...Full Post
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    Sharecare News posted a story about Nutrition & Dietetics:
    Typical Restaurant Meal Loaded With Fats, Salt, Calories: Studies

    MONDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- The next time you sit down at your favorite local eatery, ponder this: Two new studies find that the average restaurant meal provides diners with most of the calories, fats and salt they require for the entire day.

    The authors of both reports said...Full Article

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    Yet Another Reason to Avoid Fatty Foods: Fatigue

    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- The food you eat may affect your level of sleepiness or alertness during the day, according to a new, small study.

    Researchers assessed the daytime sleepiness/alertness levels of 31 healthy, non-obese people, aged 18 to 65, who were normal sleepers. Then...Full Article