Theresa Gentile MS, RDN, CDN

Expert Nutrition Workshops for PTA Meetings, Staff, and Students

Do you need a speaker for your PTA, teachers, or students?

I’m a Registered Dietitian & NYC DOE vendor and would love to speak at your school!

Why School-Age Nutrition Education Matters

Childhood and adolescence are key years for growth, learning, and habit-building. During this time, kids and teens are especially impressionable when it comes to food. They are influenced by peers, social media, advertising, and mixed nutrition messages online — many of which promote extremes, misinformation, or unrealistic body expectations.

Proper nutrition is essential for physical growth, brain development, bone health, and emotional well-being. When kids don’t get enough of the right nutrients, it can affect their energy, focus in school, mood, and overall health. For teens, nutrition also plays a critical role in puberty, hormonal changes, and building lifelong eating patterns.

This is especially important for young athletes. Active kids and teens need adequate fuel to support performance, recovery, and injury prevention. Without proper guidance, athletes may under-eat, over-restrict certain foods, or rely on supplements and trends that are not appropriate for their age.

That’s where a registered dietitian makes a difference. As a licensed nutrition professional, I provide evidence-based, age-appropriate nutrition presentations for schools and parent groups. These sessions help families cut through the noise, understand what growing bodies truly need, and feel confident supporting healthy eating at home and at school.

Choose your age group below.
Presentations can be customized for your school community in
30, 45, or 60-minute formats.

Elementary School Nutrition Parent Programs

Practical, engaging nutrition education designed to support growing kids and the busy families raising them. All sessions are led by a Registered Dietitian and focus on realistic, sustainable habits — not food rules or dieting.

Elementary School Parent & Child Workshops

Help parents & kids understand how proper fueling supports energy, performance, and recovery in fun, engaging presentations.

Middle School Nutrition Parent Programs

Middle school is a time of rapid growth, increasing independence, and changing eating habits. These nutrition presentations are designed to help parents support their tweens with practical, realistic strategies that fit busy family life.

Teacher & staff Workshops

When educators feel energized and supported, students benefit too.

These trainings offer realistic nutrition strategies for both staff wellness and student success.

 

Why Schools Choose Us

Schools and organizations partner with me because I offer practical, evidence-based nutrition education that meets families where they are.

-Registered dietitian with 20+ years of real-world family experience

-Practical, non-judgmental approach – no food – shaming, dieting, or extremes

-Focus on habits that support learning, energy, and overall well-being

Actionable take-home tools staff and parents can realistically in their busy days

 

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it's easy

What schools can expect

1

Tell us exactly what you need

Choose whether you’d like a workshop for parents, students, both, or for teachers and staff.

2

We'll plan the perfect Workshop for you

Choose from one of the workshops above, or design your own based on the needs of your school.

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Enjoy your workshop!

Support healthier habits that benefit both the classroom and workplace!

I’m a DOE vendor! Just certify delivery in FAMIS and submit roster of attendees to accounts payable.

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