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Mrs. Erica G. Leon
Dietitian-Nutritionist (Pediatric)
Hi! My name is Erica Leon, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD. I am a dietitian and eating disorder specialist with more than 30 years of experience helping people just like you to heal their relationship with food and body image. If you struggle with an eating disorder or disordered eating, find yourself restricting, overexercising, eating beyond fullness, and feeling guilty for what you ate, YOU ARE NOT ALONE and have come to the right place. Learn to trust your body to determine what, when, and how much to eat without obsessing over the number on a scale! I am a weight-inclusive dietitian, which means that people of ALL shapes and sizes deserve and receive respectful care here! We work to analyze eating habits together and make changes depending on what you are ready for.
45 years
Experience
Mrs. Erica G. Leon
- Ardsley, NY
- Cornell University
- Accepting new patients
What is the Difference between Disordered Eating and an Eating Disorder?
As a certified eating disorder registered dietitian, this is a question I am frequently asked: What is the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder? I...
Can you take dietary supplements while pregnant?
Don’t take any supplements without your provider’s OK. During pregnancy, your baby gets all necessary nutrients from you. So, you may need more during pregnancy than you did before READ MORE
Don’t take any supplements without your provider’s OK. During pregnancy, your baby gets all necessary nutrients from you. So, you may need more during pregnancy than you did before pregnancy. Taking prenatal vitamins and eating healthy foods can help give you all the nutrients you and your baby need during pregnancy. Make sure your prenatal vitamin has folic acid, iron and calcium in it. Most have the right amount of each of these. PLEASE ASK YOUR OWN PROVIDER, as each person also has unique nutritional needs. Make sure your prenatal vitamin has folic acid, iron and calcium in it. Most have the right amount of each of these. Don’t take any supplements without your provider’s OK.
Can I give my daughter vitamin supplements?
Vitamin supplements are not a replacement for food. I always take a foods-first approach. If you are concerned about specific nutrients, please talk to your daughter's pediatrician. READ MORE
Vitamin supplements are not a replacement for food. I always take a foods-first approach. If you are concerned about specific nutrients, please talk to your daughter's pediatrician.
What diet is good for a fatty liver?
This is a very good question and while I would love to answer it, the dietary pattern really needs to be individualized depending on a person's medical situation. I will say that READ MORE
This is a very good question and while I would love to answer it, the dietary pattern really needs to be individualized depending on a person's medical situation. I will say that in general, I prefer to have people ADD in foods such as fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, and eating less concentrated carbohydrates like sugary desserts, rather than going on a strict weight loss plan that is ineffective.
Erica Leon, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD (she/her/hers)
Erica Leon, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD (she/her/hers)
