Tag: Women in science

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Is nutrition female-dominated? Exploring the gender gap in dietetics

Dec 26, 2025 •

4 min read

According to a 2020 needs satisfaction survey report, registered dietitians (RDNs) were predominantly female (95.06%). This striking statistic confirms the common observation and leads many to ask: is nutrition female-dominated?

Who is the first lady of nutrition? A Look at the Claimants and Pioneers

Oct 1, 2025 •

4 min read

While contemporary author and holistic proponent Ann Louise Gittleman is sometimes called “The First Lady of Nutrition” by her followers, the title is informal and contested. A deeper look into the history of nutrition reveals many influential women whose groundbreaking, evidence-based work truly laid the foundation for the modern science of dietetics.