Jennifer Kao

RD, RDN

4.94

(114)

Specialties

Bariatric surgery
Diabetes or prediabetes
Emotional eating
Food allergies
General health
Gestational diabetes
Healthy aging
Heart health
Help gaining weight
Help losing weight
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Pre or postnatal nutrition
Prediabetes
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
Women's health

Approaches

🥘
Meal planning
💛
Relationship with food
🤝
Accountability

Identifies as

Asian / Asian American
Female

Minimum patient age

18 years old

Patient reviews

“She works with you, to educate you on how to make small changes. She knows her stuff and wants to help see you succeed. “
by Jennifer on January 19th, 2026
“Jennifer is great to work with and gives me good motivation to reach my health goals. She listens well to my needs and seeks to meet them using her knowledge and expertise. “
by Stephanie on January 11th, 2026
“Jennifer is an amazing dietician. She has helped me tremendously. She always goes above and beyond to help me process healthy foods that work for me as a diabetic. She gives me homework to work on, new ideas to try and constant feedback. She also constantly reminds me to celebrat the small wins which i need. I highly would recomme her!!“
by Amanda on January 8th, 2026

About Jennifer

Hi, I’m Jennifer, a registered dietitian based in New Jersey, dedicated to helping individuals thrive through personalized, practical nutrition care. I support people at every stage of their health journey—whether managing a chronic condition, navigating weight changes, or optimizing overall wellness. I specialize in weight management, heart health, diabetes care, and women’s nutrition, offering evidence-based strategies tailored to your unique needs. I work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and am especially familiar with Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines, helping clients enjoy traditional foods while building balanced, sustainable eating patterns. As a mom of four, I understand how challenging it can be to prioritize health in a busy life, which is why I focus on realistic, flexible, and sustainable nutrition solutions.

Approach to care

I believe that nutrition is never one-size-fits-all. I meet you where you are—taking a holistic approach to nutrition care, listening closely to your concerns, understanding your goals, and creating realistic plans that work for you. Together, we’ll build a plan that not only supports your health but empowers you with the confidence and tools to make lasting, positive changes.

Your first session with Jennifer

In our first session, we’ll take a thoughtful and comprehensive look at your health history, lifestyle, eating patterns, medical history, and health goals. Through this collaborative conversation, we’ll uncover what’s working well, identify areas for improvement, and begin shaping a personalized plan that feels realistic, empowering, and sustainable. My goal is to ensure you feel supported, heard, and excited about your path to better health.

Location

📍 New Jersey

Education

B.A in Nutrition and Dietetics at Queens College of City University of New York. Dietetic Internship at Stony Brook University, SUNY.

Hobbies

Traveling, hiking, spending time with family and friends, trying out new cuisines, dog lover.