Dining Services is introducing Leighann Scott as the University’s new campus dietitian. Students seeking help or nutritional advice on allergy restrictions, gastrointestinal issues, specific diets for medical conditions or other dietary guidance are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Scott.
“My heart and soul is nourished by connecting a problem with a solution, and in my world, that's nutrition,” Scott said. “Knowing how difficult it can be to navigate the world as a new freshman or graduating senior allows me to connect and grow with our students in this role as dietitian.”
Among her previous roles, Scott, a Morgantown native, has assisted with nutritional support for infants in the NICU at WVU Medicine and served as a nutritionist for elementary school children with Adagio Health.
She notes that nutrition is extremely nuanced and individualized, especially among the university population.
“On one hand, we battle social media trends and the newest diets every day that prey upon young people and it is my job to help guide them toward truth,” she said. “On the other hand, there is a need for increased attention on allergies, dietary restrictions and dietary preferences, and students need an advocate to help support them as they navigate life on their own. That's where I come in.”
Scott earned her bachelor’s degrees in English from WVU and human nutrition and hospitality management from the University of Alabama. She also earned a master's degree in nutrition and dietetics and completed a dietetic internship at Illinois State University .
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