Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in New JerseyYulissa Pereira, RDN
Yulissa Pereira is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. She also completed her dietetic internship with Rutgers University – Newark where she had specialty rotations that focused on diabetes management, oral health, and advocacy.
During her studies, she participated in community projects partnering with food pantries to increase accessibility to more nutritious foods for the general public. She also participated in research studies to assess how nutrition interventions can promote healthier food choices in corner stores. Her passion lies in educating the public on making feasible changes to their diet to prevent and/or manage chronic diseases. Her experience ranges from working with children and teens to the elderly.
Having experience working in nursing homes and outpatient services, Yulissa is able to incorporate medical nutrition interventions to help individuals meet their goals. Having been raised in a diverse city, she wishes to incorporate different cultural foods into her counseling and respect different dietary restrictions.
