Nutritionist

Newport Nutrition

849-1030  Jo Ann Faris, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., Nutritional Consultant

Jo Ann Faris, M.S., R.D., L.D.N. has been the owner of Newport Nutrition, 4 Calvert Street, Newport, R.I. since 1994.  She also has a second office at 108 Evans Ave., Tiverton, R.I.  Jo Ann is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. in Food Science and Nutrition.  She received her M.S. from New Hampshire College, and completed her Dietetic Internship at St. Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, Mass.  She is a Registered Dietitian (R.D), a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (L.D.N.) and a Diabetes Outpatient Educator (CDOE) in the State of Rhode Island.  Jo Ann was an outpatient and Oncology Dietitian at St. Anne’s Hospital before starting her own practice.  As a Nutrition Consultant, Jo Ann provides nutrition services to a variety of local organizations in addition to performing individual and group counseling for adult and adolescent/pediatric clients.  She is a provider for Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Blue CHiP, United Health Care, Tufts Health Care, and Medicare.

Jo Ann is an accomplished lecturer, having developed and presented numerous programs to professional and lay audiences, alike.  She is experienced in providing individual nutrition therapy for a broad range of medical diagnoses, including wellness, GI disorders (especially celiac disease), diabetes, cardiac (hypertension and elevated cholesterol), eating disorders, weight management, and vegetarianism.

Jo Ann has a commitment to provide individual and group nutrition counseling based upon the most current, medically sound knowledge available, and a belief that with education, guidance and motivation, clients can make permanent lifestyle and dietary changes that will improve their quality of life.