Meet the Dietitian
Alyssa uses evidence-based research and an individualized approach to help students make informed decisions about daily health and well-being. One-on-one nutrition consultations can support students with:
- managing food allergies and intolerances
- dietary restrictions or preferences
- general healthy eating
- sports performance
Alyssa Koopman is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master of Science in Clinical Dietetics from Grand Valley State University. She received a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition & Food and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from West Virginia University.
Please connect with questions at [email protected], (616) 331-8989 or Schedule a Nutrition Consultation.
What’s the difference between a Registered Dietitian and a 'Nutritionist'?
Registered Dietitians or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist's (RD or RDN) are awarded credentials after earning at least a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited university and completing 1,200 hours of supervised practice under experienced Dietitians in multiple areas of the dietetics field. A RD or RDN must pass a rigorous National Examination. Anyone with any sort of nutrition experience or interest can call themselves a ‘Nutritionist.’
Learn more about the qualifications RDN's hold here.
