Associate Professor and Chair Department of Nutrition
College of Health Professions and Chicago Medical School
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Cincinnati, OH, United States
Melissa Bernstein is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine. As an international speaker and educator, she is passionate about educating students and healthcare professionals on the importance of food is medicine for improving health outcomes and quality of life; for which she was recognized as one of Today’s Dietitians ‘Top 10 Dietitians Making a Difference’ in 2025. Dr. Bernstein has co-authored 6 nutrition textbooks, and has contributed, authored, and reviewed textbook chapters and peer-reviewed journal publications. She participates on numerous advisory and review boards including the board of editors for the Nutrition Care Manual and the Primary Care Advisory Board for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and nutrition editor for the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. A former member of the Board of Directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr Bernstein continues to actively serve on several committees including as chair of the Education Committee charged with creating impactful, evidence-based materials for healthcare providers.
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