Dr. Joda P. Derrickson PH.D, RD, ACSM EP-C
Dietitian-Nutritionist
580 Kawailoa Rd. Kailua Hawaii, 96734About
Sole-Proprietor currently dba Lightshine Wellness, 1989-2018 Numerous nutrition, health and fitness transformations. Currently providing online and in-person nutrition, health and wellness coaching specializing in holistic health, and sustainable weight loss and overcoming disordered eating.
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Dr. Joda P. Derrickson PH.D, RD, ACSM EP-C's Expert Contributions
What foods can I eat to gain weight in a healthy way?
Great question! Although everyone is different and I can't provide individualized advice via this venue, generally for weight gain I recommend: a) Plan to eat 3 meals daily and have 3-4 snacks/shakes/beverages with 200-500 calories in between meals b) Try to make the 3 meals, balanced with 20-30g protein and 2-3 servings of fruit/vegetables - these will be the key foods you will want to always include in your diet so go with what you like that's healthy. You should be full for 2-3 house after the meal, but not longer. c) Assure you have ample quality fats in your diet, i.e. avocado, olive oil, nuts, salmon and if you can use some higher fat dairy, i.e. cheddar cheese, 2% milk. Some soy products are OK, but I don't recommend soy milk or excess coconut oil. It's also OK to loosen up with fat in meats/poultry/butter, but excess fried foods, hydrogenated foods like margarines are still to be avoided. When possible, go organic and vary your sources of animal fats. You can take MCT oils if you really need to. d) Drink moderately, ideally at night. e) Eat/drink 1-2 hours before bed f) Don't go overboard on foods high in sugar/corn syrup!! Dr D. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The core food security module scale measure is valid and reliable when used with Asians and Pacific Islanders.
- An assessment of various household food security measures in Hawaiì has implications for national food security research and monitoring.
- Interpretations of the "balanced meal" household food security indicator.
- WHEEL OF NUTRITION Game: nutrition in the round.
- Lessons learned from the "Spend Less. Eat Well. Feel Better." program efficacy trial.
- Providers of food to homeless and hungry people need more dairy, fruit, vegetable, and lean-meat items.
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dietetic Association, Hawai`i Dietetic Association, Hawai`i Nutrition Council, Society for Nutrition Education
Articles and Publications
- Books - The Wellness Compass Travel Guide: tools for successful life long journeyPublished 14 Peer Reviewed Articles and Many Local Articles
- Derrickson, J.P. (2017). The Wellness Compass Travel Guide: Tools for a Successful Lifelong Journey. Bloomington, IN. IUniverse. Paperback and Digital.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her parents really believed in her and knew she could make a difference in other lives and well being. Her sunday school teacher inspired her to want to help people.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Aikahi Elementary School ?? PTA: Newsletter Chair (1999-200); Parent Volunteer; 1999-2002.America??s Second Harvest: Hunger 2001- Technical Advisory Committee Member.AYSO soccer - Division 7 assistant coach ?? girls ages 4-6 (1999), ??Team mother? 2002-2004.Central Union Church: 1985-1990: Sunday School teacher, Outreach coordinator for I.H.S. Meals; 2017: AdultEducation Committee 2018 and Adult Education InstructorFull Plate, President. a non-profit organization whose purpose is enhancing food and nutrition security throughresearch, education and community planning. Founding member (2001), Executive Director (2001-2), Program andPolicy Coordinator (2002); Established non-profit; Convened Hawaii??s First Hunger Summit, Supervised Congressional Hunger Fellows; Completed Needs Assessment. Coordinated and secured legislation to establish the Food Security Task Force. Member of the Food Security Task Force.
Hobbies / Sports
- Spartan Athlete, Hiking, Swimming, Biking
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