Hi, I'm Jackie
I’m a dietitian specializing in pediatrics through young adulthood, as well as a runner, mom, and ice cream connoisseur. I am a weight-inclusive, non-diet dietitian and advocate of intuitive eating. I'm passionate about working with families of children with feeding and growth concerns as well as young athletes.
Jackie Ballou, Registered Dietitian
My story
In the past, I struggled with my own eating issues, which culminated in a diagnosis of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). I had an under-fueled, highly active body and an overly stressed mind, and I had trouble getting pregnant. Since my own recovery, I have dedicated my practice to helping parents, adolescents, and young adults heal their relationship with food and break generational cycles of dieting that increase the risk of poor body image, chronic dieting, and disordered eating.
Professional bio
I have been a practicing registered dietitian for 15 years.
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Over the years I have developed and led nutrition education programs at New York-Presbyterian and NYU Langone and have been featured as a guest speaker at Bloomberg, One World Trade, lululemon Run Club, and The Juilliard School. I've blogged for the Lane 9 Project, Mommybites and Kidz Central Station.
I currently work as a pediatric dietitian with Yale New Haven Health. I previously held positions as a registered dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and NYU Langone Medical Center, and was a consulting dietitian at The Juilliard School (through an affiliation with Nutrition Conditioning LLC).
Education and credentials
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Bachelor’s degree in English from Providence College
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Master’s degree in nutrition from Boston University
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Fellowship in pediatric nutrition from UMass Memorial Medical Center
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Recognized as the Young Dietitian of the Year In 2012 from the Massachusetts Dietetic Association
Let's work together!
I believe in not only teaching families about nutrition, but also the importance of patience, compassion, and self-love. My story has taught me that both are key components in building long-lasting change.