Quinnipiac University

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC - Nutrition Consultant, Registered Dietitian & Certified Athletic Trainer
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer, journalist, nutrition and fitness consultant and author of 9 cookbooks.
Dana is the sports dietitian and associate clinical professor of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. She has been practicing as a dual credentialed certified athletic trainer and registered dietitian for nearly 20 years. She is an ambassador for F45 Training in Fairfield, Connecticut, a member of the USOC Sports Dietitian Registry and National Athletic Trainers’ Association liaison to the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition subgroup of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dana is the nutrition expert for FoodNetwork.com and has served on advisory boards for Verywell, Greatist, Applegate, Chobani and has worked as a spokesperson for Gatorade, National Honey Board, National Mango Board and Cooking Light Magazine. She has made appearances on Good Day Street Talk, Food Network.com, Access Hollywood, ABC Nightly News, NBC Connecticut, GMA Health, New York Live and Better Connecticut.
Dana’s work has been featured on Food Network.com, Verywell.com, Cooking Light.com, Today’s Dietitian, SHAPE, SEVENTEEN, Prevention, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, and Maxim.
Dana earned her master’s degree in nutrition education from Teachers’ College-Columbia University and bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine from Quinnipiac. You will often find her HIIT training or out on her paddleboard; she resides in Connecticut with her husband and 3 daughters.
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Welcomes Media Inquiries

Education

  • BS, Quinnipiac University
  • MS, Columbia Univ Teachers College

Areas of Expertise

  • Nutrition
  • Heat Illness
  • Exercise Physiology

Organization

  • Athletic Training & Sports Medicine

Office Location

  • Echlin Center 210

Mail Drop

  • EC-BMS

Experience

Quinnipiac University

Asst. Clinical Professor, Sports Dietitian

Hamden, CT

2012 - Present

Quinnipiac University

School of Medicine – Faculty and Capstone Mentor

Hamden/NorthHaven, CT

2012 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Department of Athletics - Sports Dietitian

Hamden, CT

2012 - Present

Dana White Nutrition, Inc.

President, Nutrition & Fitness Consultant and Chef

2010 - Present

Quinnipiac University

Adjunct Professor

Hamden, CT

2008 - 2012

Harvard Medical School Center for Health and the Global Environment

Contributing author and researcher for the Healthy Harvest Regional Food Guides

Cambridge, MA

2007 - 2007

Diettv.com, Inc.

Nutrition and Fitness Manager

2006 - 2008

Moore Center for Rehabilitation

Director of Nutrition

Darien, CT

2006 - 2008

Marymount School

Head athletic trainer for middle and upper school athletics

New York, NY

2003 - 2006

Cheshire Academy

Head Athletic Trainer

Cheshire, CT

2001 - 2003

Yale University

Intern Athletic Trainer with football program

New Haven, CT

2001 - 2001

New England Seawolves

Intern athletic trainer

Hartford, CT

2001 - 2001

Selected Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal

Application of Umami Tastants on Sodium Reduction in Food: An Evidence Analysis Center Scoping Review

Crowe-White KM, Baumler M, Gradwell E, Juturu V, White D, Handu D

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics August (2022)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Fad or Fit? Popular Nutrition Concepts ATs Should Be Aware Of

National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Annual Meeting & Symposium, Philadelphia, PA (2022)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

From Sunrise to Sunset: Practical Culinary and Tech Solutions for Better Sleep

Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium 2022, Bonita Springs, Fl (2022)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Athlete Supplementation: The Science, Safety and Regulations

(2021)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Tailoring Protein Recommendations for Athletes with Unique Dietary Needs

ACSM Annual Meeting (virtual), (2021)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Athlete Supplementation: The Science, Safety and Regulations

CSCCa Annual Meeting (virtual) (2021)

Books

Healthy Quick and Easy College Cookbook

(DK Books/Penguin Random House 2021)

Books

DASH Diet Meal Prep for Beginners

(DK Books / Penguin Random House 2021)

Non-Peer Reviewed Journal

Healthy Eats /Food Network Blog + Website

(2020-2021)

Conference Presentation

Recovery for RDs: The Role of Self-Care in Health and Fitness

Speaker – Today’s Dietitian Virtual Spring Symposium, May 2020 , virtual (2020)

Books

Healthy One Pan Dinners

Dana Angelo White

(DK Books / Penguin Random House 2020)

Books

Healthy Quick + Easy Juicing

(DK Books / Penguin Random House 2020)

Books

Healthy Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook

(DK Books / Penguin Random House 2020)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Working With A Sports Dietitian on Your Sports Medicine Team

National Athletic Trainers’ Association, 70th Annual Meeting & Symposium, Las Vegas, NV (2019)

Peer Reviewed Presentations

The Kitchen Appliance Reboot: A Crash Course for Dietitians

Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium, June 2019 , Scottsdale, AZ (2019)

Non-Peer Reviewed Journal

Healthy Eats /Food Network Blogs + Website

(2019)

Invited Speaker

Managing Your Energy: Creating High Performance Habits

Signature Select Female Leadership Symposium, Chicago, IL (2019)

Books

Healthy Quick + Easy Smoothies

(DK Books / Penguin Random House 2018)

Books

Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook

(DK Books / Penguin Random House 2018)

Conference Presentation

2019 Trending Healthy Ingredients: Fast + Fresh Ways To Boost The Nutrition Profile of Recipes

International Food and Restaurant Show of New York March 2019 , New York, NY

Professional Designation