Linda Gigliotti, MS, RDN, CDCES, FAND

Linda Gigliotti is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Orange County, CA. She has extensive experience in the clinical practice of adult weight management and multidisciplinary obesity treatment teams, having served as the Program Director of the Weight Management Program at the University of CA, Irvine. Other professional experiences include corporate wellness program development, outpatient nutritional support and metabolic management as well as academic appointments.

Colleagues have recognized Gigliotti’s leadership in program development, particularly in the areas of medically supervised weight management and worksite wellness weight management settings. She has extensive experience in outpatient and community education, specifically in weight management and lifestyle modification, working with clients to make choices to manage their health. Her coaching style reflects her philosophy that lifestyle choices are critical for health management!

Gigliotti has held numerous roles with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She currently serves on the Academy Foundation Board of Directors and is the co-editor Health Professionals Guide to Obesity and Weight Management, published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Gigliotti was engaged in the development of the interprofessional Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) credential. In 2021 she was awarded the Medallion Award by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also a recipient of the Excellence in Weight Management Practice Award by the Weight Management Dietetics Practice Group in 2017 and the CA Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award in 2018.

In her spare time, Gigliotti likes to cook and entertain while embracing healthy eating!