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RUTH CAREY, RD, CSSD, LD
Board Certified Sports Dietitian
15851 NE Eilers Rd.
Aurora, Oregon 97002
Experience:
Nutrition Consultant in private practice. Extensive experience
with print and broadcast media, public speaking and writing, public
relations. Expertise in the areas of sports nutrition, nutrition for
fitness, cardiovascular nutrition and weight control. Counsels
children and adults. Culinary consulting includes recipe
development for restaurants and organizations. 1985-
Present.
Sample of Work:
- Diet Editor “Better Portland” Fox 12, Portland, Or. 2006-present
- Media spokesperson for “Get Fit By Finals”, NBA/Fluid
Milk processors association video education campaign for
kids. 10/08.
- The Association of Dressings and Sauces,
“Kitchen Spaces” National
Television segment, aired January, 2008.
- DWJ TV, Back to School Satellite media Tour, 2008.
- Promise Institute for Heart Health, review board , Unilever, 2007.
- Weber Shandwick, Milk MustacheCampaign, 2007.
- Vidicom, Halloween Satellite Media Tour, 2007.
- DWJ TV, Coop satellite media tour, August, 2007
- DWJ TV, Coop satellite media tour, March, 2006
- DWJTV, Coop satellite media tour, 2004.
- GCI Public Relations, The Early Show, Video News
Release and desk side briefings for Body Smarts, Adams Foods, New York,
July, 2001.
- Bozell Worldwide Public Relations: projects
have included; spokesperson for Chewy Granola Bar;
national media tours, video news release (over 100 total
usages), press kit development and desk side briefings in New
York. Appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show and the
- Burson Marstellar Public Relations: projects
have included national media spokesperson for Gatorade, Lipton,
and Continental Baking. Appeared on over 50 radio and television
interviews, presented at a press conference for the release of calcium
fortified Wonder Bread, consulted on press kit development, and was
spokesperson for national satellite media tour.
- Edelman Public Relations: Spokesperson for Calcium
solutions and Fitness Connection Program for the National Cheese
Institute; Ainsley Harriot Show, NY, taped audio news release (over 130
total usages), developed 20 recipes for press kit, satellite media
tour, New York editorial tour, keynote speaker at Missouri Writers
Meeting.
- Ruder Finn Healthcare: Spokesperson for Ross
Glucerna, satellite media Tour (10 usages on local ABC, NBC and
CBS affiliates).
- Ross Laboratories/ Ensure: Spokesperson for Bike RaceAcross America satellite media tour, consulted on press kit development.
- Nike World Headquarters; projects include monthly nutrition classes and individual counseling.
- The Gatorade Sports Science Institute, The National
Cattlemen’s Beef Ass., U.S.A. Gymnastics, The U.S. Olympic Committee;
serve on speakers networks for the above organizations. Projects
include speaking at national and local meetings, writing scientific
articles and presenting to the public.
- The Portland Trailblazers (1997-present) and The Portland Fire, Team Sports Nutritionist (NBA and Former WNBA team) .
Nutrition Education Specialist, Nutrition Services; Portland Public
Schools. Responsible for student, and adult education and
training, curriculum development, staff wellness and safety.
1985-1994.
Volunteer Dietitian, YMCA Cardiac Rehabilitation Dietitian, private consultations, 1985-1994.
Business owner; Ruth's Muffins, and Catering to Your Health. Recipe development, marketing, advertising. 1991-92.
Dietitian, Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, Portland,
Oregon. Inpatient clinical and outpatient health and fitness
responsibilities, 1981-1986.
Renal Dietitian, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, 1979-1981.
Professional Activities:
Member of the American
Dietetic Association. Chair (1999-2000), Sports and
Cardiovascular Nutritionists (SCAN), a dietetic practice group.
Served as Public Relations Chair, Development Chair and Liaison to the
National Federation of High School Associations.
USA Gymnastics Wellness Advisory Board, 1999-2004.
Nutrition Reviewer, The Physician and Sports Medicine, 1990-2000.
Oregon Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting Chair, 1991, Public Relations Chair, 1988.
Board of Directors, Fund raising Chair, Play 4 Health, 1989-90. (Anita
Owen Nutrition Education Award, the American Dietetic Association,
1992).
Chair, The Oregon Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists Group (OSCAN), The Oregon Dietetic Association, 1989-90.
Professional Speaking: (partial listing, have presented at over 100 meetings)
- FNCE, The American Dietetic Association, Promise Heart Health, 2007
- North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, “Feeding Healthy Kids”, 2007
- PGA Professionals Conference, “Nutrition for Golf” Bandon Dunes, OR. 2007
- FNCE, The American Dietetic Association, 2005.
- Welches, “Beyond Anti-Oxidants, Plausible Mechanisms for Cardiovascular and Other Chronic Diseases”, Presider, FNCE, 2004
- Georgia Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, “Functional foods for Heart Health”, 2003.
- Virginia Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, 2002
- Louisiana Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, 2002.
- FNCE, The American Dietetic Association, 2001
- FNCE, The American Dietetic Association, 2000.
- Nevada State Dietetic Association State Conference, 2001.
- Ocean Essentials, Speaking and writing about
importance of Omega-3 fishoil supplements for heart and brain
health. Desk side briefings in NY, NY, article written for
Nurse Practitioner professional publication (NPACE), Speaker, FNCE, 2001
- Oregon/Washington State Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, May, 2000
- Arkansas Dietetic Association State Conference, April 2000.
- Alaska State Dietetic Association State Meeting, April, 2000.
- Missouri Writers Association Annual Meeting, April, 1999.
- Gatorade Sports Science Institute Scientific Conference, June 1999.
- Association for Worksite Health Promotion Region V Spring Conference, April 1997
- American Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1992.
- University of Southern California Athletics Department, (all athletes and coaches), Los Angeles, 1992.
- American Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1988.
- SCAN, Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists Annual Symposium, Houston, Tx., 1988.
- American School Food Service Association Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1987.
Television: (National)
- Better, Fox, NY, Portland, Phoenix, 2009
- Kitchen Space, 2008
- The Early Show, New York, July 2001
- The Ainsley Harriott Show, New York, April, 2000
- Fox News, National, New York, April, 2000
- NBC News, Weekend Today, New York, “Children and Weight, June, 1999
- NBC News, Weekend Today, New York, “Sugar and Kids”, Jan. 1999.
- TV Food Network, New York, “Healthy after school Snacking, 1997.
- Good Morning America, ABC, “Packing Healthy Lunches for Kids”, 1993.
- Channel One, New York, "Training Table", 1991.
- Cable News Network, "Newsroom", Nutrition in schools, 1990.
- Westinghouse Broadcasting, "Every Kids a Winner", 1989.
- Cable News Network, "On the Menu", 1989.
- A.B.C. National T.V., "Diet of Danger", Documentary on nutrition for children, 1988.
Television: (local)
- Diet Editor, Fox 12 Better, Portland, Oregon. 2006-Present.
- WLS, 7 News Sunday Morning, Chicago, August, 2007.
- WABC News, Eye Witness News Saturday Morning, New York, August, 2007.
- KTVK Phoenix, Good Morning Arizona, August 2007, 2008.
- AM/NW, Eating Disorders, May 2000.
- Good Day Oregon, Spring, 1999.
- Appearance on local news affiliates in Tampa, Baltimore, Detroit, Cleveland, Phoenix, Portland, Spring of 1998.
- Portland Cable Access, "The Triathlon", guest host of live, call in talk show, 1986.
Publications and Video:
- American Youth Soccer Organization, “Kicking Up a Thirst” Spokesperson, and voice over, 1998.
- Mosby Great Performance and The American Dietetic
Association ”Nutrition Skills Series”, on camera cooking demo, art
direction, 1995.
- National Livestock and Meat Board, “Lean and Easy” Video, Spokesperson, nutrition reviewer, Freeman Pictures, 1993.
- “Training Table; Your Competitive Advantage” Video,
executive producer, writer, on camera and voice over, Portland Public
Schools, 1992.
- Sports Nutrition in the Nineties, Contributing author, “Training Table in the Schools”, Aspen Publications, 1991.
- Training Table, A Complete Sports Nutrition Program, Portland Public Schools, Co-author, 1985.
Awards:
SCAN Achievement Award, Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN), The American Dietetic Association, 2001.
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Oregon, The American Dietetic Association, 1990.
Education:
School of Allied Medical Professions, The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science, Medical Dietetics, June, 1979.
Dietitian, Registered, The American Dietetic Association, 1979.
Recreation:
Running, biking, swimming, skiing, aerobics, former triathlete and mother of two children.
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