Timonium's Giant Food Welcomes New In-Store Nutritionist

From Giant Food: Giant Food of Landover, Md. announced today that Mandy Katz has joined Giant’s in-store nutritionist team, further increasing Giant’s in-store nutritionist presence across the region. Katz comes to Giant with a wealth of experience about nutrition, both in the private and public sectors and will help Giant further connect with customer, providing the information and guidance they need to lead healthy lives. She will be located at the Timonium Shopping Center Giant store in Timonium, Md.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mandy to the Giant team,” said Lisa Coleman, Lead Nutritionist, Giant Food of Landover, Md. “Her experience with counseling adults with diabetes and other lifestyle-related conditions, as well as presenting on food topics at both a local and national level will make Mandy a wonderful addition to the program.”

Katz, MS, RD, CLC, and LDN, received her master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences at SUNY Oneonta and completed her dietetic internship in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to joining Giant, Katz specialized in pediatric nutrition and worked as a certified lactation counselor. Katz began her career in food marketing, which laid the foundation for her interest in food and cooking, ultimately leading to her second career as a nutritionist.

“Food is such an integral part of our happiness and well-being. It brings families together, it comforts us, and it gives us the energy we need to be the best versions of ourselves,” said Katz. “Teaching people how to appreciate food and understanding its role in a healthy lifestyle is a gift that will last a lifetime. We learn so much at the family table, so if I can help families make healthier choices, those healthy choices become a family tradition.”

Katz joins Giant’s team of eight in-store nutritionists across Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia that work with customers to help make the best nutritional choices for themselves and their families. Nutritionists conduct one-on-one consultations, store tours and free community classes to help their local customers learn about the importance of eating healthily. To make an appointment with Katz, please call 410-308-9791. To learn more about Giant’s in-store nutritionist program and upcoming class schedules, visit www.giantfood.com/live-well.

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