Lorraine Burke, MS, RD

Introduction: I’m a nutritionist – outpatient dietitian, corporate wellness dietitian, and home health dietitian. My resume and references are available upon request. My Nutrition Counseling Tools or skillset includes the following: • 18 years of experience in therapeutic nutrition counseling and wellness education: one-on-one sessions, phone assessments; experience with a wide variety of patient populations: from high-profile entertainment professionals at UCLA University Executive Physical Program to disenfranchised HIV+ drug-dependent patients with psychological impairments All therapies are individualized based on patient’s education, interest, socio-economic status and motivation. My therapeutic specialty includes weight management –obesity and cachexia, GI signs and symptom management, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, coronary artery disease, metabolic syndrome and diabetes; charting: nutrition care process or SOAP notes. • All software, medical equipment, and materials noted below are my personal property and available for use with potential clients. • I’m proficient with ESHA Food Processor Software – Industry standard for nutrient analysis. This software is used to evaluate patient dietary and fitness needs and to analyze nutrient intake. • I perform anthropometric measurements including skinfold, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), waist-to-hip ratio, accurate height measurement and frame-size calculation. I utilize the RJL BIA equipment, which is the gold standard for body composition testing in the industry. • I’m highly competent with MedGem Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) measurement testing and interpreting results. MedGem Metabolism Measurer and Indirect Calorimeter by Microlife is a handheld, portable indirect calorimeter that measures oxygen consumption (VO2) and determines RMR. • Props: I use over 100 Nasco Food Models to demonstrate portion sizes, types and variety of foods including an array of ethnic foods. Nasco Lifeform 20-pound fat vest is specially designed to allow patients to temporarily experience 20 lbs of additional body fat. Patients may slip into this garment for 10 minutes to experience some of the physical changes that occur with weight gain, such as stress and strain on the back and knees. • Extensive Library of Nutrition Education Materials: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly ADA), NIH, American Diabetes Association, Chek Med, AHA and other publications all current with MNT guidelines Education • California State University, Northridge Master of Science, Home Economics - Nutrition Emphasis • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Science, Dietetics and Food Administration Affiliations: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association); California Dietetic Association- Los Angeles District, Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group; Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group; Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group; Dietitians in AIDS Care