Parul Kharod, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Food & Nutrition and a Master of Science degree in Dietetics.
She works as a Clinical Dietitian with Outpatient Nutrition Services at WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC. She counsels patients on all nutrition related areas including heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, weight management, gastrointestinal diseases, autoimmune diseases, food allergies & intolerances. At WakeMed, she serves as a committee member for Health Education for Patients/Families. She is also on the Diversity Council and serves on its Education Committee. She has extensive experience as a speaker, and has written articles for articles for the local newspaper, regional magazines, blogs, and other publications.
For the Academy, she serves as the Immediate Past-Chair of the Cardiovascular & Well-Being DPG. She serves as the Assistant Diversity Liaison for the Vegetarian Nutrition DPG and has served as Chair and several other roles on the VN DPG Board. She serving on the IDEA Committee for North Carolina Affiliate, and has served on the Leadership Team of the Indian MIG in the past.
Her mission is to help people improve their overall physical and mental health with a “No-Diet” mindset. Having had the opportunity to live in India, Kenya, France, and several states across America, she has a global perspective about ethnic cuisines and diverse eating habits. She can assist people in making appropriate changes to their diet and lifestyle while still conforming to their cultural preferences.