Lauren Kaida

About Lauren

Lauren is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with specialized experience in clinical and behavioral health nutrition. She has provided medical nutrition therapy in diverse settings, including oncology, psychiatric care, NICU, ICU, and more. She has also led outpatient cardiac rehab courses and contributed to hospital governance leadership. Lauren earned her B.S. in Dietetics and Food Administration with a minor in Hospitality Management from California State University, Long Beach, and completed her dietetic internship at the Department of State Hospitals, Patton. She is passionate about evidence-based patient care that helps create approachable and attainable lifestyle changes for patients.

Approach to care

Lauren emphasizes medical nutrition therapy rooted in current research, tailoring interventions to the unique needs of each patient she works with. With a background in creating professional nutrition education materials and teaching community classes, she prioritizes helping patients and families understand their nutrition needs and feel empowered to make sustainable choices. Lauren highlights the importance of compassion and holistic approaches within her patient care, integrating empathy, clear communication, and attention to the whole patient experience.

Your first session with Lauren

In your first nutrition therapy session with Lauren, you can expect a welcoming, supportive conversation focused on your health history, lifestyle, nutrition background, and goals. She will work with you to create a personalized nutrition plan, provide clear guidance you can put into practice right away, and outline next steps for ongoing support.

Location

📍 Mississippi

Education

B.S. in Dietetics and Food Administration, minor in Hospitality Management from California State University, Long Beach; Certificate of Accomplishment - Culinary Arts & Management: Baking from Allan Hancock College

Hobbies

In her free time, Lauren loves baking, playing board games, watching movies and F1 races, trying new teas, going for walks in nature, and playing video games while her cat sleeps on her lap.

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