Title:
Lead Registered Dietitian
Location:
Rochester, MN
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Master of Education in Health and Wellness Education, American College of Education
Expertise:
Weight management, bariatric surgery, cardiology
Experience:
Tara Schmidt is a registered dietitian and nutrition instructor at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with over a decade of experience. As the lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet, she specializes in evidence-based weight management strategies and reducing weight bias. She co-authored The Mayo Clinic Diet: Weight Loss Medications Edition and serves as the Medical Editor of the Nutrition & Fitness channel. Tara also hosts Mayo Clinic On Nutrition, where she educates listeners on sustainable, science-backed approaches to health and wellness.
