Nutrition Expert Witnesses in California

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Nutrition expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including healthcare, food science, dietetics, sports nutrition, and public health. Some of the most common specialties among nutrition expert witnesses also include clinical nutrition, pediatric nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, obesity and weight management, and nutritional biochemistry. They can opine on the effects of dietary habits, malnutrition, food safety issues, dietary supplements, and the impact of nutrition on chronic diseases.

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Average Nutrition Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$350/hr

Review Fee

$425/hr

Deposition Fee

$450/hr

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Nutrition Experts in California

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $150/hr
Court Fee $150/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 20+ years experience directing food stamp programs. Former positions include Regional Food Stamp Program Director, Administrator Review Officer, EBT Project Director, and EBT Regional Implementation Manager. He has directed over 200 regional and field office staff involved in state agency policy support and food retailer management. He has adjudicated administrative appeals for food retailers participating in the Food Stamp Program and developed administrative review guidelines and trained Food Nutrition Service agency review officers. This expert has extensive experience managing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) projects through the full system life cycle and also has national experience serving as a principal in building and directing multi-state and federal EBT consortium. He also has significant experience as a grants and contracts manager for non-profits in the health delivery and education spheres of interest. He earned his BA at the University of Maryland.

Grants Manager, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Maryland

Walnut Creek |

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

This highly qualified expert has extensive knowledge of regulatory and legislative issues relating to the healthcare industry and of eHealth governance. He received both his MAS and PhD degrees focusing in health policy and law and global health from the University of California, San Diego, and has worked as a consultant or expert for various organizations including the World Health Organization, US Department of State, US Department of Justice and others. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Public Health Association and is the current program chair of the APHA Trade and health forum. He lectures both nationally and internationally and has received multiple honors for his outstanding research. He has published 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves on the editorial board at BMC Medicine and is an associate editor at BMC Public Health. He is the former senior research associate at the California Western School of Law's Institute of Health Law Studies and the former senior legal and compliance specialist at ResMed Inc. Currently, he is the director of a major health policy research institute and an assistant professor of global public health at a major school of medicine, where he also directs the master's degree program in health policy and law.

Assistant Professor, Major University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California San Diego

San Diego |

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr

This expert has over 30 years of experience consulting as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She earned her BS in Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Nutrition and Food Service Management and her MS in Human Nutrition and Food Service Management from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is actively involved in her industry as a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the California Dietetic Association, Consultant Dietitians of California, Consultant Dietitians in Health Care, Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine, and as a board member for Behavioral Health Dietitians. Currently, she is an instructor at a California community college and a consultant dietitian at a California consulting company.

Consultant Registered Dietitian, A Consulting Company in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of Nebraska

Newport Beach |

California

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FAQs for Nutrition Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a nutrition expert witness in legal proceedings?

A nutrition expert witness provides specialized knowledge on dietary needs, food safety, and nutritional science. They can offer insight into cases involving malnutrition, diet-related illnesses, or food industry regulations.

What types of cases might require a nutrition expert witness?

Cases that may require a nutrition expert include medical malpractice suits, personal injury claims related to dietary advice, product liability cases for food manufacturers, and health claims disputes.

Can a nutrition expert witness provide testimony on specific diets or nutritional supplements?

Yes, a nutrition expert witness can testify on the effects and implications of specific diets or supplements based on scientific research and their professional expertise.

Are there subspecialties within the field of nutrition that an expert witness might focus on?

Yes, subspecialties can include pediatric nutrition, sports nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, and food safety among others. The choice depends on the case specifics.

How can a nutrition expert witness assist in cases involving food labeling and advertising claims?

A nutrition expert can evaluate the accuracy of nutritional information presented in labels or ads, assess compliance with regulatory standards, and determine if misleading claims have been made.

How does Expert Institute select its Nutrition expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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