
Registered Dietitian
Highlights
Registered Dietitian with a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Human Nutrition
Nutrition insights featured in Healthline, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, Food & Wine, and Everyday Health
Completed her clinical dietetic internship through the University of Michigan Health System
Combines evidence-based nutrition counseling with holistic wellness care in private practice
Experience
Alyssa Northrop, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian and nutrition writer specializing in translating nutrition science into practical, evidence-based guidance. She offers nutrition counseling through her private practice based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and her insights are regularly featured in national health and lifestyle publications, including Healthline, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, Food & Wine, and Everyday Health, where she covers topics ranging from macronutrients and metabolic health to everyday nutrition science.
Education
Alyssa received her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Human Nutrition from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and completed her dietetic internship through the University of Michigan Health System.
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