
Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN
School: San Diego State University
Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques; health & wellness; food news; grocery shopping
Wendy Jo Peterson, MS, RDN
- 20 years as a registered dietitian nutritionist and culinary arts educator
- Author of 10 books, including the award-winning "Born to Eat: Whole, Healthy Foods from Baby's First Bite"
Experience
Wendy Jo is a culinary-trained registered dietitian nutritionist and has published more than 10 books that walk readers through foundational topics like meal prep, using an air fryer, bread making and more. For Taste Recipes, Wendy Jo brings her wealth of training to explain the science behind food and how to harness nutrition science for better health outcomes. As the author of the award-winning “Born to Eat: Whole, Healthy Foods from Baby’s First Bite,” Wendy Jo also occasionally covers parent-centric topics like toddler meal ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Education
San Diego State University, bachelor's in food science and nutrition and master's in nutrition sciences
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