About Lauren
Lauren Kolesa is a registered dietitian in a medical nutrition therapy practice based out of Parsippany, New Jersey. She has been in private practice for more than 6 years. Prior to starting in private practice, she served as outpatient dietitian and clinical dietitian at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, with a focus on pediatric nutrition and weight management. Lauren also worked for a number of years at Kraft Foods based in East Hanover, NJ. She has an extensive background in adult and pediatric weight management, cardiovascular health, sports nutrition, diabetes, bariatric nutrition and general health and wellness. Lauren is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition. Her particular area of interest lies in Integrative Health, an approach that focuses on wellness of the body, mind, heart and spirit. On a personal level, Lauren is a proud mother of two and an avid runner who loves the outdoors. Her favorite distance is the marathon!
“I look at each patient as unique and take pride in getting to know each individually before preparing a lifestyle intervention plan. I strive to set achievable and realistic goals while designing a plan that best suits the individual. I encourage my patients to take an active role in identifying and overcoming barriers, establishing wellness goals and ultimately ensuring long-term success. As a registered dietitian I feel obligated to stay up-to-date on the latest research and evidence-based information related to nutrition, wellness and disease. This gives me continued confidence that I am providing the best possible care to those who seek my advice and expertise.”
- You have diabetes, cardiovascular problems or high blood pressure.
An RD serves as an integral part of your health-care team by helping you safely change your eating plan without compromising taste or nutrition. - You are thinking of having or have had gastric bypass surgery.
A registered dietitian will help you learn to eat again. Since your stomach can only manage small servings, it's a challenge to get the right amount of nutrients in your body. An RD will work with you and your physician to develop an eating plan for your new needs. - You have digestive problems.
A registered dietitian will work with your physician to help fine-tune your diet so you are not aggravating your condition with fried foods, too much caffeine or carbonation. - You're pregnant or trying to get pregnant.
A registered dietitian can help make sure you get nutrients like folate, especially during the first three months of pregnancy, lowering your newborn's risk for neural tube or spinal cord defects. - You need guidance and confidence for breastfeeding your baby.
A registered dietitian can help make sure you're getting enough iron, vitamin D, fluoride and B vitamins for you and your little one. - Your teenager has issues with food and eating healthfully.
A registered dietitian can assist with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and overweight issues. - You need to gain or lose weight.
A registered dietitian can suggest additional calorie sources for healthy weight gain or a restricted-calorie eating plan plus regular physical activity for weight loss while still eating all your favorite foods. - You're caring for an aging parent.
A registered dietitian can help with food or drug interaction, proper hydration, special diets for hypertension and changing taste buds as you age. - You want to eat smarter.
A registered dietitian can help you sort through misinformation; learn how to read labels at the supermarket; discover that healthy cooking is inexpensive, learn how to eat out without ruining your eating plan and how to resist workplace temptations. - You want to improve your performance in sports.
A registered dietitian can help you set goals to achieve results - whether you're running a marathon, skiing or jogging with your dog.
