PATRICIA MOREIRA CALI, M.S., R.D/L.D., CDE

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Gainesville, Florida 32607

Work: 352-***-**** Home: 352-***-****

Email: abpl62@r.postjobfree.com

www.dnecnutrition.com

EDUCATION Certified Diabetes Educator.

Licensed to practice, 1999

Dietetic Registration, 1990

Licensed to practice Dietetics by the CDR, 1992 CDR# 809869

Licensed to practice by the State of Florida, 1999 Lic#0232313

Master of Science in Nutrition. University of California at Davis, 1991

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. University of California at Davis, 1987

PROFESSIONAL Clinical Dietitian/Diabetes Educator/Speaker/Researcher, Diabetes & Nutrition

EXPERIENCE Education Center (DNEC). Established own Diabetes and Nutrition Education

Center (DNEC) with a successful referral source from the practices of several

physicians. Act as the coordinator and educator for the DSME program. Educates diabetic patients,

most with several co morbidities. Partnered with diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies to

present education to staff and patients in various medical settings. Conducts research and presents

work at national and international professional meetings. (July 2004 present)

Clinical Dietitian/Diabetes Educator, The Diabetes Center at North Florida Regional Medical Center,

Gainesville, Florida. Acting as the sole dietitian, assessed diabetic and non diabetic patients'

nutritional and educational needs, provided education individually and in group settings, and

developed educational materials in a multidisciplinary setting. Trained dietetic students and

presented community lectures. (Aug. 2001 Aug. 2004)

Adjunct Professor, Santa Fe Community College and Consulting Dietitian, University of Florida,

Gainesville, Florida. Taught Human Nutrition course. (Jan. 2000 Dec. 2003)

Clinical Dietitian/Diabetes Educator, Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, Florida. Assessed patients'

nutritional risks and needs and provided nutritional education to in patients. Reviewed diabetes

program for Hispanic population and taught diabetes classes in English and Spanish at the Diabetes

Center. (Dec. 2000 Aug. 2001)

Consulting Dietitian, Cardiovascular Center of South Florida, Miami. Developed a cardiology nutrition

management program, created educational materials, provided nutrition information for web site,

and counseled patients on dietary management of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, weight, and

diabetes. (Feb. 1999 Mar. 2000)

Clinical Dietitian/ Diabetes Educator, Baptist Hospital of Miami/Joslin Diabetes Center. Assessed

patients' nutritional risks and needs, provided nutritional education to in patients; counseled eating

disorder, diabetic, overweight and a variety of other patients at the outpatient clinic; trained dietetic

students; engaged in CQI projects; conducted health fairs, and lectured at schools and other health

facilities. (Nov. 1997 Jan. 2000)

Adjunct Professor, Florida International University, Miami, Florida. Taught several sessions of the

course World Nutrition, a three part course which includes human nutrition, world hunger, and

domestic hunger issues. Participated actively in evaluation of course content and style and guest

lectured for other disciplines. (Aug. 1997 Dec. 1999)

Public Health Nutritionist, Solano County Health Department, California. Provided nutrition services

in a multi faceted public health program. Taught classes for the Diabetes Education and Support

Program in both English and Spanish, developed education materials for low literacy patients,

provided individual counseling to patients from various nutrition programs such as WIC, CHDP, DESP

and CPSP. (Aug. 1996 Jan. 1997)

Public Health Nutritionist, CommuniCare Health Centers, Davis, California. Assessed nutritional needs

and counseled clients from the General Medicine and Prenatal Clinics in English and Spanish. Acted as

Supervising Nutritionist during the last years of service. (Feb. 1986 Aug. 1996)

Post Graduate Researcher, University of California, Davis. Performed experiments in laboratory

setting, trained and supervised assistants, analyzed data, co wrote publications, and presented

seminars at the University's Nutrition Department and Medical School. (Aug. 1991 Jul. 1995)

Laboratory Research Assistant, University of California, Davis. Performed experiments, analyzed data,

presented seminars and abstracts in scientific meetings. (Jun. 1986 Jun. 1991)

LANGUAGES Trilingual: fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

PUBLICATIONS

P. Moreira Cali. Initiating Insulin Therapy: The Importance of Diabetes Education. Diabetes Insight

Vol. 01:10, Aug. 2010

P. Moreira Cali, S. Gezan. Decrease in the Use of Hypoglycemic Agents, Long Term Weight Loss and

Diabetes Control Achieved in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Receiving Nutrition Therapy. ADA, 191 OR,

2010

P. Moreira Cali, S. Gezan. Long Term Weight Loss and Diabetes Control are Achievable in Patients

with Type 2 Diabetes on Insulin Therapy. ADA, P 1868, 2010

P. Moreira Cali. Lifestyle Modification: Advice from a Dietician and Diabetes Educator. Auto Digest

Family Practice Vol. 58:03, Jan. 2010

P. Moreira Cali, S. Gezan. DM2 Patients on Insulin who Receive Nutrition Therapy Can Achieve the

Same DM Control and Weight Loss as Patients Not on Insulin. International Diabetes Federation

Abstract P 1451, 2009

P. Moreira Cali. Diabetes Control can be Achieved without Increase in Hypoglycemic Medication in

Adults with Type 2 DM Receiving Medical Nutrition Therapy. International Diabetes Federation 2009

P. Moreira Cali. Medical Nutrition Therapy Impact on Metabolic Control of Adults Newly Diagnosed

with DM2. American Association of Diabetes Educators, Aug. 2007

P. Moreira Cali, E. Pagett. Effectiveness of MNT Provided in a Non ADA Certified Program on the

Control of DM2. American Association of Diabetes Educators, Aug. 2007

P. Moreira Cali. Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy on the Metabolic Outcome of Adults with

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Diabetes Federation, Dec. 2006

P. Moreira Cali. The Impact of Nutrition Education on the Metabolic Control of Adults with Type 2

Diabetes Mellitus. International Diabetes Federation Dec. 2006

G. C. Douglas, P. Moreira Cali, B. Lonnerdal, B.F. King. Uptake of 125I Labeled a[2] Macroglobulin and

Albumin by Human Placental Syncytiotrophoblast In Vitro. J. Cell. Biochemistry 68:427 435, 1998.

B. Lonnerdal, P. Moreira Cali, M. Kennedy, G.C. Douglas, B.F. King. Binding and Uptake of 125I

Labeled a[2]M Macroglobulin by Human Placental Syncytiotrophoblast in Vitro. FASEB J.: 7 4, 1993.

P. Moreira Cali, C. Kunz, B. Lonnerdal. Quantification and Analysis of Preterm Milk from Mothers

Delivering at Different Gestational Ages. FASEB J.: 6 4, 1992.

M. Sigma, P. Moreira, B. Lonnerdal. Protein Utilization from Cow Milk Formula and Soy Formula in an

Infant Primate Model. FASEB J.: 2 4, 1988.

PROFESSIONAL American Diabetes Association (ADA)

AFFILIATIONS American Association of Diabetes Educator (AADE)

International Diabetes Federation (IDF)

Gainesville Association of Diabetes Educators (GADE)

HONORS Omicron Nu Honor Society

Phi Sigma Scientific Research Society

REFERENCES Available upon request

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