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Heather Mangieri, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN began her career in nutrition and dietetics over fifteen years ago after graduating from Penn State University with a degree in nutrition. Since then she has worked in a variety of settings including health clubs, hospitals, long-term care, research and education. Heather went on to obtain her master degree in wellness and human performance from the University of Pittsburgh and is now board certified in sports dietetics and holds additional certifications in adult weight management.
Heather is a nationally recognized nutrition expert and the owner of Nutrition CheckUp, a private nutrition practice located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Through her practice, she helps casual exercisers and competitive athletes maximize their training efforts to reach their fitness goals. She also coaches weight management and wellness clients to improve their life with nutrition and physical activity to feel better and prevent disease. As a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Heather is a trusted source of nutrition information, helping translate science into practical messages that can be understood by the public. She enjoys speaking and writing on various nutrition topics for the community, professional organizations and other businesses. Heather is currently working on her first book.
Aside from her private practice, Heather is highly involved in public policy and actively participates in her professional organizations. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American College of Sports Medicine and is actively involved on the leadership team for the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness nutrition groups. She is on the board of directors for the Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and was a former board member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Heather is the mother of three children, twin boys and a daughter and truly enjoys getting the kids in the kitchen and working with them to create a meal. As a parent of a son with autism, she also understands the feeding issues that face the special needs population and has extensive personal experience working in this area. She resides in Pittsburgh with her three children.
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Volunteerism:
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Volunteering has always been a very important part of Heather's life. Starting with fond childhood memories of helping her mom hand out Christmas gifts at the local church for families struggling financially and watching her sew blankets for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. After college, She became very involved in the New Jersey Special Olympics power-lifting team and worked with the athlete’s to help them eat right and fuel for their training. She often traveled with the team and gave groups talks on nutrition and proper eating habits. Today, her involvement with the Special Olympics continues, though now it is in Pittsburgh.
Volunteering with professional organizations is a wonderful way to give back to the profession as well as stand-up for nutrition prevention as a priority for our nation. Currently, Heather is on the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and has been on the board for the past 3 years. She was previously on the leadership team for Sports Dietetics-USA, a sub-unit of the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition DPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics July, 2010.
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Testimonials:
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“After taking over a college’s Women’s Soccer and Track program, I determined that my athletes needed information as it relates to nutrition for women; I sought out an expert in the field; Heather very readily made herself available to my teams; She provided an in-depth, but easily understandable presentation. She created a relaxed atmosphere for the athletes and answered their questions in a manner that did not judge, criticize or belittle. She took additional time to answer questions individually for those that had more personal questions. Heather’s presentation made a serious impact. I found that many of my athletes had made subtle to major dietary changes from the information that they learned and I was able to implement her recommendations for pre and post competition nutrition. I would recommend, without hesitation, to any athlete looking to maximize their potential or to increase their performance, to take advantage of Ms. Mangieri’s services.”
James Herlinger, Head Coach, Women’s Soccer & Track & Field
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
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“Heather broke down my diet into the smallest details for all my meals and told me what I can eat instead of what I can't. She delivers a mountain of information for anyone who wants to live a healthy life, whether you’re an athlete or the average Joe. Highly recommended!”
Brent Davis,United States Marine Corps Vet,
Lacrosse Coach
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"The information provided by Heather really helped me to make better food choices and to be more aware of the types and amounts of food that I should eat when I am training for speed skating and soccer. I now make an effort to eat better, more often, and with the food choices that represent all of the food groups."
Natalia Watlaf
Speedskater and soccer player
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"I would highly recommend working with Heather for whatever your nutritional needs may be. As a vegan runner, I was unsure if I was getting proper nutrition. Heather helped me to see the nutrients that I was missing and how that would effect my health and improvements in my performance. She taught me what foods I needed to add into my diet and helped me meal plan. She is very knowledgeable about so areas of nutrition but the best part is that she presents the information in a clear and understandable way that is not overwhelming.
Elizabeth Green, Vegan runner
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Heather R Mangieri, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN is a registered and Pennsylvania licensed dietitian. Heather believes that eating the right foods, in the right amounts is the most important decision a person can make for their health. She guides consumers, clients and students to make better food choices to promote optimal health, as well as individualizing plans based on specific needs.
Her Company and Expertise......
In 2008, Heather founded Nutrition CheckUp, LLC, a private nutrition practice located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In her practice, Heather provides a wide range of services including one-on-one counseling, nutrient analysis, family counseling and group counseling.
Heather is board certified in sports dietetics and holds the American Dietetic Association's certificate of training in Adult Weight Management. Her advanced and specialty training in these area's gives her the unique opportunity to work with athletes of all levels and training abilities. She has helped hundreds of athletes reach their training goals by helping them identify their barriers to success and then guiding them to overcome them.
Experience......
Heather's work in nutrition and exercise has come full circle. After graduating from The Pennsylvania State University in 1996, she worked at Gold's Gym as a group fitness instructor and ran a 12 week nutrition program. Heather eventually moved back to her home town of Pittsburgh to pursue new opportunities. In Pittsburgh she used her nutrition degree in other ways, including food management, clinical work (in hospitals, nursing homes & long-term acute care settings), and more recently as an educator. In 2007 she graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her degree in wellness and human performance and returned to working with active individuals to promote healthy eating and optimal performance.
As an Educator......
Heather was an instructor at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition. She was also part-time faculty in the Exercise Science Department at Chatham University and has taught introductory nutrition concepts to nursing students at Carlow University. Her resignation from the University and academia came with the growth of her private practice. Now, Nutrition CheckUp is a placement site for students at the University of Pittsburgh, providing learning experiences and hands-on experience for future dietetics students. Her resignation from teaching HH
As a Writer, Speaker and Spokesperson....
Heather is passionate about communicating meaningful, realistic messages to her clients, consumers and students. As a spokesperson for the The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she is a looked to as a trusted source of nutrition information. She has spoken to the media, sports teams, students, consumers and corporate clients on a wide range of nutrition topics. She is currently pursuing new opportunities to spread the word of good nutrition though writing, speaking and the media. Heather wants to teach the world that eating right should not be hard, stressful or boring. Rather, it is easy, fun and delicious.
Personally.........
Heather enjoys a very active & fulfilling life in Pittsburgh with her three children. As the parent of boys with special needs and early health and developmental disorders, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to stay positive, healthy and active while managing a family. Cooking with her kids and teaching them about the power of food has always been a priority. Heather is always up for an adventure & enjoys running, weight training, traveling and new experiences.
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