The Nutritionist, Eileen Behan, R.D.

Eileen Behan, R.D., is a member of the American Dietetic Association and a registered dietitian. She is the author of eight books on family nutrition, including The Baby Food Bible; Eat Well, Lose Weight, While Breastfeeding; Fit Kids; The Pregnancy Diet; Meals That Heal for Infants and Toddlers; and Microwave Cooking for Your Baby and Child.

She has more than 25 years of experience working with individuals and families. Eileen trained as a dietitian at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She has worked for the Veteran’s Administration and the Harvard School of Public Health, and currently works as a nutritionist for Core Physicians in Exeter, New Hampshire. Her goal as a nutrition writer is to bring the science of nutrition out of the textbook and into the kitchen, where families can use it. She has appeared on numerous television programs including NHPTV, CNN, CNBC and the Today show. She lives in the seacoast area of New Hampshire with her husband and two children.