Maria Sorbara Mora Honored by Cambridge Who's Who for Excellence in Dietetics
Eating Disorder Specialist, Registered Dietitian and Owner of Body Connection Nutrition, New York

NEW YORK, NY, March 14, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Maria Sorbara Mora, Registered Dietitian and Owner of Body Connection Nutrition, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of dietetics.

Mrs. Mora has nine years of professional experience, seven of which have been as the owner of Body Connection Nutrition. At her post, she specializes in counseling individuals regarding eating disorders and sports nutrition. In addition to overseeing the daily operations of the business, she is responsible for supervising and training nutritionists, consulting with clients regarding balanced eating and co-leading psychotherapy groups for individuals with eating disorders. Mrs. Mora notes that she became involved in her profession due to her interest in how genetics, psychology and exercise tie into a healthy lifestyle. Prior to establishing her own practice, she worked as a clinical nutritionist for Columbia University Health Services, Barnard College Health Services and The Program for Managing Eating Disorders at Gracie Square Hospital.

An avid public speaker and author, Mrs. Mora co-wrote 'Body Image Disturbance in Obese Outpatients Before and After Weight Loss in Relations to Race, Gender, Binge Eating and Age of Onset of Obesity,' which appeared in the International Journal of Eating Disorders in 2002. She presented 'The Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Eating Disorders Program at Columbia University' at the International Association of Eating Disorders Professional Foundation Conference in Austria in 2002 and served as team consultant for Columbia University's wrestling team and women's track and field team.

A passion for helping others is the driving force behind Mrs. Mora's success. In 2007 she was recognized as outstanding VIP of the Year in her field by Cambridge Who's Who. She earned her Master's Degree in Nutrition and Applied Physiology from Columbia University in 1998 and her Bachelor's Degree in Law and Society, with a minor in psychology, from American University in 1995. She is currently earning her certification in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Academy for Eating Disorders.

For more information about Body Connection Nutrition, visit http://www.bodyconnectionnutrition.com.

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