Let me take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Leah,
and I am a native Texan, born and raised in Wichita Falls. Nutrition became an
interest for me at an early age, and I knew I wanted to spend my career helping
people improve their nutrition. I attended college at Abilene Christian
University, where I studied Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. After graduating in
2003, I headed west to Denver to complete a dietetic internship with Tri-County
Health Department. There I got my first true taste of what poor nutrition looks
like. Upon completion of my internship, I went to work in a diabetes education
center. My last 9 years have been spent practicing as a dietitian in the Denver
area, specializing in diabetes and weight management. I currently work for the
Department of Veterans Affairs MOVE program, a weight management program for
veterans.
Why am I passionate about 25 Farms? Because I am passionate
about vegetables and want to see Americans increase our consumption of
vegetables. In 2009, only 26.5% of adults in the US ate 3 or more servings of
vegetables per day. Why are vegetables so important? According to the CDC, they
can reduce the risk of many leading causes of death and play an important role
in weight management. With heart disease as the leading cause of death and
adult obesity rates currently at 37.5% (1 out of every 3 adults) in the US, we
need some serious changes, and increased vegetable consumption is one much needed
change.
How does 25 Farms play a role in increasing vegetable
consumption? We provide fresh, great-tasting produce delivered to your door for
the same price (in many cases, even less) than you would pay to drive to the
grocery store and purchase lesser-quality products. In addition, you are
supporting a local farmer and utilizing a sustainable model of farming.
I am excited about this adventure and look forward to our journey
together! Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or ideas!
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