Melanie Stanczak, RD
Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital
Charlotte, MI
www.hgbhealth.com

I have worked at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital in Charlotte for more than one year. My responsibilities include outpatient nutrition education, inpatient nutrition management and coordinating the diabetes self-management training program. I love the small-town feel of HGB with its high quality medical care and caring staff. I completed my undergraduate degree in Dietetics at Central Michigan University where I am currently one semester away from completing my Master’s of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. My future goals at HGB include working toward improved community wellness through nutrition education and support as well as working toward becoming a Certified Diabetes Educator.

I look forward to being involved once again with Healthy & Fit Magazine and the Healthy & Fit Lifestyle Challenge. I have spoken briefly with my challenger, Amy and I am excited to know that she is motivated and ready to make a major lifestyle change. I hope to help her by providing nutrition education, behavior change advice and enthusiastic motivation! I believe it is important for all people to know that a healthy, balanced diet is vital to a healthy lifestyle, disease prevention, and a longer life. The foods we eat are the fuel for our bodies. I look forward to meeting with Amy and helping her not only to lose weight, but also to improve her overall health.