Roxanna Tosca

About Roxanna

Roxanna Tosca, MHSN, RD, LND is a registered and licensed dietitian, university professor, and fitness professional with over 30 years of experience. A two-time Dietitian of the Year (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021; Colegio de Nutricionistas y Dietistas de Puerto Rico, 2022), her areas of expertise include weight management, diabetes, renal disease, and chronic disease prevention, integrating evidence-based nutrition with physical activity and lifestyle interventions.

Approach to care

Roxanna Tosca’s approach to care is patient-centered, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive, integrating nutrition therapy, physical activity, and behavior change strategies. She emphasizes realistic, sustainable lifestyle modifications tailored to each individual’s medical needs, goals, and lived experience, particularly in weight management, diabetes, renal disease, and chronic conditions.

Your first session with Roxanna

Your first session is a comprehensive, personalized consultation focused on understanding you and your health goals. During this visit, we will: • Review your medical history, lab work, medications, and lifestyle habits • Discuss your nutrition concerns and goals, such as weight management, diabetes, renal health, or other conditions • Assess eating patterns, physical activity, sleep, and stress levels • Identify challenges and barriers to change in a supportive, non-judgmental environment • Develop practical, realistic nutrition and lifestyle recommendations tailored to your needs • Set clear, achievable short-term goals to begin your care plan

Education

University of Puerto Rico 1998 ▪ B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics Medical Sciences Campus, School of Public Health, PR 2005 ▪ Master of Health Science; concentration – Nutrition V.A. Medical Center, San Juan, PR 1999 ▪ Dietetic Internship

Hobbies

Beach tennis, fitness, yoga, pilates

Licenses and Certifications