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Melanie Connolly


Biography

Melanie Connolly, MSc, RD, LDN, CNSC, is a Registered Dietitian specializing in pediatric nutrition. After obtaining an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Melanie completed a Masters in Applied Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. Melanie has worked as a clinical dietitian in several Boston-area hospitals as well as assisting in data collection at Boston Children’s Hospital for a multi-center trial. Melanie’s community work includes writing the pediatric nutrition blog for Engaging Nutrition Kids and serving on the board of Mi Amore, a food recovery non-profit. Melanie currently works as an inpatient nutrition support dietitian at Boston Children’s Hospital and teaches nutrition at Northeastern University and Framingham State University.

Education

MS from University of Guelph (2003)

Area of Expertise

Clinical Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition