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Jenny McDermott, RD

Jen McDermott, RD, Nutrition Services at CHKD

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Education

Graduate School: The University of Alabama

Personal Statement

Having children of my own inspired me to work in pediatrics helping children to thrive. I am thrilled to be part of the CHKD family providing nutrition care to our tiniest patients in the NICU!

Bio

Jenny obtained her undergraduate degree in Dietetics at James Madison University, attended Winthrop University for her dietetic internship, and completed her master’s in human nutrition through The University of Alabama. She has a diverse dietetics background with experience in skilled nursing, long term acute care, and school nutrition. While she enjoys working with all ages, she has found her passion working in pediatrics.

At CHKD, Jenny provides individualized nutrition support to infants with a variety of nutritional needs in the NICU. She loves being part of the interdisciplinary team in the NICU and watching these special patients grow.

Additional Information

Clinical Interests

  • Critical Care Nutrition
  • Human Milk Nutrition
  • Food Allergies

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