Health Experts: Karen Schroeder

Karen Schroeder, MS, RD

Karen Schroeder, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a Master's degree in nutrition from the Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Medford, Massachusetts. Ms. Schroeder has also received advanced training in nutrition communication. She is presently the managing editor for HealthGate Data Corp, and freelances for consumer publications including the Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter.

Ms. Schroeder previously worked as a writer for Nutrition Navigator , a website that rates and reviews nutrition content on the Internet. She has also been the managing editor of Nutrition in Clinical Care , a bimonthly professional journal.

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