Joan Salge Blake(MS, RD, LDN)nbsp;is a clinical assistant professor and dietetics internship director at Boston University'snbsp;Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.nbsp; She is a member of the American Dietetic association and the Massachusetts Dietetic Association (MDA), hasnbsp;been a presenter and presiding officer at both the ADA Annual Meeting and thenbsp;MDA Annual Convention, and has been named MDA's "Young Dietitian of the Year."nbsp; She is a recipient of the Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award from Boston University.nbsp; In addition to teaching and writing, Joan has a private practice specializing in weight management and lifestyle.nbsp; She is… a member of the ABC News Medical Expert Network and a contributor of articles to a variety of magazines.