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Kristen Jeanne Spanik RD, CDE
Dietitian-Nutritionist
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd Newport News VA, 23601About
Dr. Kristen Spanik practices Nutritional Medicine in NORFOLK, VA. Dr. Spanik has received an education on and advises people on matters of food and nutrition, considering how they both impact health. Nutritionists? help patients choose the right things to eat, help them plan menus, and advise them on the health effects of certain foods. Nutritionists assess a patients current dietary habits and needs, educate them on healthy eating habits, follow up to ensure the menus are working, and write reports that document a patients progress.
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- Mrs. Heather Rountree Jones M.S., R.D500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601
- Mrs. Miranda G. Hayden MPH,RD, CSR35 Crestwood Dr Newport News VA 23601
- Mrs. Genelle Wager Hix MS, RD500 J Clyde Morris Blvd Newport News VA 23601
- Mrs. Paige C Williams R.D.500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601
- Mrs. Cynthia Dunn Angel Other500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601
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