Council Member Bios
The NFC is comprised of eight active Board members, each a national thought leader in his or her area of study. Board specialties include cardiology, weight management, digestive disease, pharmacy, nutrition, pediatrics and fitness.
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James Anderson, M.D.,
NFC chair; professor emeritus of medicine and clinical nutrition, University of Kentucky, Lexington; author of “Dr. Anderson’s High Fiber Fitness Plan” |
Pat Baird, M.A., R.D., F.A.D.A.
NFC vice chair; registered dietician; award-winning author of “Be Good to Your Gut” |
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Richard Davis
Senior physician assistant, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville |
Stefanie Ferreri,
Pharm. D., C.D.E.,
Clinical assistant professor, School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina; director community pharmacy residency program |
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Mary Knudtson,
DNSc, NP
Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program; division chief and director of clinical operations family medicine, University of California Irvine |
Ashraf Koraym, M.D.,
Clinical assistant professor cardiology, Ohio State University |
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Valerie Waters
Celebrity trainer and fitness expert; Allure’s 2008 “Los Angeles’ Top Trainer,” US Weekly’s 2002 “Hottest Trainer of the Year” |
Christine Williams, M.D., M.P.H.,
Vice president and medical director of Healthy Directions; founder and director of Healthy Start, LLC |
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