Jennifer Kay Nelson

Background

Nelson, Jennifer Kay was born on April 13, 1953 in St. Paul. Daughter of John Merlyn and Elizabeth Ann Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1975; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, Menomonie, 1981.

Career

Chief clinical dietetics, Scott United States Air Force Medical Center, Scott A.F.B., Illinois, 1975-1978; clinical dietitian, Rochester (Minnesota) Methodist Hospital, 1978-1983; home enteral nutrition coordinator, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, since 1983; coordinator clinical dietetics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 1986-1994; assistant professor nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 1990-1994; associate professor nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, since 1994. Project manager clinical dietetics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, since 1994, On-Line Nutrition Editor, since 1996.

Achievements

• Jennifer Kay Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy dietitian by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Mayo Clinic Diet Manual: A Handbook of Nutrition Practice

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  • Mayo Clinic Diet Manual: A Handbook of Nutrition Practice by Nelson MS RD CNSD, Jennifer (1994) Hardcover

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  • Mayo Clinic Diet Manual
  • Mayo Clinic Diet Manual: A Handbook of Nutrition Practice by Jennifer Nelson MS RD CNSD (1994-01-15)

Membership

Member American Dietetic Association, American Society Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (dietitians committee 1985-1991, 94—, chair 1995-1997, founding member Minnesota chapter, secretary 1989-1991, technical advisor on enteral nutrition 1990-1994, membership chair 1992-1994, Distinguished Achievement award, board directors).

Interests

• Avocations: canoeing, biking, camping, reading.

Connections

Married Peter Charles O'Brien, November 13, 1982. 1 stepchild, Louise Catherine.

Father:

John Merlyn Nelson

Mother:

Elizabeth Ann Nelson

Spouse:

Peter Charles O'Brien