Melissa Bernstein

Melissa Bernstein serves as Associate Professor, Chair of the Department of Nutrition, and Program Director at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science within the College of Health Professions. She holds professional designations including Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD), Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND), Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM), and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (FACLM).

Her research focuses on food and lifestyle as medicine for preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease, with emphasis on integrating nutritional science into medical practice. As an internationally recognized educator, she works directly with professional organizations to elevate nutrition's role in healthcare systems and medical education curricula.

Dr. Bernstein's honors include:

• Top 10 Registered Dietitians in the United States by Today's Dietitian magazine (16th Annual Showcase)
• Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND)
• Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (FACLM)

She actively shapes clinical guidelines through leadership roles including Chair of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Education Committee, Co-Chair of their Nutrition Strategy and Messaging Task Force, Board of Editors for the Nutrition Care Manual, and Primary Care Advisory Board for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Bernstein has co-authored six nutrition textbooks and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications advancing evidence-based nutritional interventions.