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  5. Brandi Nichols, RD, CSP, LD

Brandi Nichols, RD, CSP, LD

Metabolic Nutritionist
Email: NicholsBL@archildrens.org
 

Brandi has been at Arkansas Children’s Hospital since 2002 and a member of the Genetics team since 2005. She received her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics as well as completed her Dietetic Internship at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition. She maintains memberships in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group, and Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International. She has served in several board positions for the Arkansas affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, including Secretary/Treasurer and Chair of the annual meeting planning committee. Brandi contributes to the metabolic team by providing medical nutrition therapy for patients with inborn errors of metabolism, coordinating care for infants with abnormal newborn screenings, and navigating insurance coverage for medically necessary components of treatment. She appreciates the consistency and challenges of following patients across the life cycle and being an integral part of their medical care team.

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