Anita Maria Sallas

Background

Sallas, Anita Maria was born on July 25, 1959 in Mexico City. Came to the United States, 1961. Daughter of Guadalupe and Anna Maria (Valdivia) Sallas.

Education

Bachelor in Dietetics, Indiana State University, 1982.

Career

Clinical dietitian Fisherman's Hospital, Marathon, Florida, 1982-1984. Director dietary Mariner's Hospital, Tavernier, 1984-1987. Clinical dietitian, consultant Live for Life, Orlando (Florida) Regional Medical Center, 1987-1989, chief clinical dietitian, 1989-1990, director patient services, 1990-1991.

Director nutrition services Orlando Health Care Group, Maitland, Florida, 1991-1999. Nutrition progressive director Seminole County Health Department, Sanford, Florida, since 2000. Consultant, nutritionist Monroe County, Key West, Florida, 1983-1986.

Nutrition educator Florida Health Professionals, Tavernier, 1984-1987. Consultant, dietitian Mid-Florida Technology School, Orlando, 1988-1989, Doctor Emil Alfonso, P.A., Orlando, 1988-1989, Doctor Oswald Saaverdra, P.A., Orlando, 1988-1991. Private practice Newman Family Medicine, Altamonte Springs, Florida, since 1991.

Achievements

• Anita Maria Sallas has been listed as a noteworthy Dietitian, nutritionist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Dietetic Association (registered, Recognized Young Dietitian award 1990), Florida Dietetic Association (council on practice 1988-1990, awards chairman 1990-1991, Florida Recognized Young Dietitian award 1990), East Center Dietetic Association (president-elect 1989-1990, president 1990-1991), Dietitians in General Clinical Practice, Sports and Cardiovascular Practice.

Interests

• Avocations: aerobic dancing, athletics, swimming.

Connections

Married Dean Bodager, July 14, 1984.

Father:

Guadalupe Sallas

Mother:

Anna Maria (Valdivia) Sallas

Spouse:

Dean Bodager