Julia Maclaren, RD, a culinary dietitian with Alberta Health Services, leverages her diverse experience to pioneer culinary medicine programs, enhancing nutrition interventions. Delivered in partnership with clinical teams, and amplified through broadcast media technology, these programs are accessible to 4.4 million Albertans and provide innovative nutrition care opportunities for populations from pediatric to geriatric, covering a range of preventative and condition-specific topics. As an advisory board member for the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative, Julia advances this transformative approach to care. Julia received a 2024 Teaching Kitchen Collaborative Research Fellowship, contributing to evidence-based practices in healthcare settings.

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