live well, be healthy

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about
counseling services
consulting services
testimonials
contact

Eat Well & Be Strong!

KB Nutrition Consulting is dedicated to providing professional and reliable nutrition expertise to restaurants, companies, families and individuals. We customize our services based on our client’s needs and provide a variety of nutrition-related support in the areas of nutrient analysis, menu development, corporate communications as well as private consulting.

about

Kim Blum, MS, RD, LD, is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in nutrition. She received her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University and a Master’s of Science degree and dietetic internship in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois.

In graduate school, Kim became interested in conducting nutrient analyses when she analyzed the cafeteria menu for a 700-bed hospital in Chicago. After that, Kim worked for nearly five years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, focusing her efforts on nutrition education in schools and analyzing school meals to ensure they were meeting federal nutrition requirements.

Following her work with the USDA, Kim spent more than 3 years working for Action for Healthy Kids, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the epidemic of overweight, undernourished and sedentary youth by focusing on changes in schools. Kim then began to focus her efforts on working with restaurants to provide nutrition information for their menus, providing companies and organizations support on their nutrition-related needs, as well as educating families and individuals on maintaining healthier lifestyles.

Kim is married with two little boys.

counseling services

families / children

Our focus is on improving lifestyles by helping families solve nutrition-related problems and dietary concerns before they become life-long issues. By determining individual nutritional needs, improving food choices, providing guidance to increase physical activity and educating your entire family, we can make a real difference.

Counseling topics generally include:
– Overweight/Obesity
– Picky eating
– Poor weight gain
– Food allergies and intolerances
– Introduction of solid foods to infants
– Specialty diets (vegetarian, vegan, kosher, etc.)

individuals

By listening to the concerns of each client, we will design unique and personalized recommendations. We will set achievable goals that are realistic to each client and will help them understand and apply basic nutrition concepts. And it’s absolutely manageable — small changes can lead to a big impact!

pregnancy

We are dedicated to providing expert nutrition advice in a compassionate and caring environment. Our goal is to educate future mothers on nutrition-related problems in order to promote nutrition necessary for maternal and fetal health.
We work with women on a variety of pregnancy-related issues including:
– Gestational diabetes
– Multiple gestation
– Preeclampsia and eclampsia
– Pica
– Hyperemesis gravidarum/ Morning sickness
– Normal pregnancy
– Overweight/Obesity.

other services

– Pantry makeovers
– Grocery store tours
– Worksite wellness programs

consulting services

nutrient analysis

We use a computer software program with an extensively researched database to analyze menu nutrient content for restaurants so consumers are able to make informed decisions about the foods they eat.

menu development

Our focus is on working with restaurants and schools in order to create a menu that meets federal guidelines as well as the needs of the customer and the needs of the food service facility.

project development

We work with companies and organizations to plan, organize and manage resources in order to complete specific nutrition-related goals and objectives.

testimonials

“KB Nutrition and Kim were very hands on and helpful with finding out nutritional and allergen info for some of our menu items. There were also several times I was able to get advice and helpful menu information. I consider this to be a great asset to our company and guests.”

Casey Rapp

Operations Manager, Metroplex Sportservice at Rangers Ballpark

“Kim developed and published an impressive “Nutrient Pocket Guide” for the menu served at the Rush University Medical Center Employee Cafeteria in Chicago. This booklet contained not only nutrient composition data for menu items but also menu selection suggestions to guide customers. The pocket guide was customer friendly and considered an “added value” by those patrons interested in selecting foods based on nutrient value. At the time, this retail food service facility generated over 5000 daily transactions.”

Linda Lafferty, PhD, RD, FADA

Director Food and Nutrition, Rush University Medical Center

“As a colleague of Kim’s at the US Department of Agriculture, I observed her comprehensive ability to conduct nutrient analyses for rigorous and complicated school meal menus as part of the School Meal Initiative (SMI) for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Kim is effective in providing nutrient analysis services because she is extremely detail oriented in analyzing recipes. Accuracy is clearly her top priority! I was always inspired by Kim’s ability to provide one-on-one technical support to schools to ensure that they were providing healthy recipes and provide recommendations to improve the healthfulness of their menus. I find that Kim’s strong background in nutrition and nutrient analysis allows her to offer a unique perspective to her clients.”

Nutritionist

U.S. Department of Agriculture

“Kim provides incredibly thorough and well-researched information, but in a way that is accessible to someone who isn’t a nutrition expert. As a busy professional and a new mom, I really appreciate that her advice is practical and easy to follow. She also is creative and flexible in her approach to nutrition, always providing lots of different options that can satisfy a broad range of tastes and budgets. I consider Kim’s advice an essential part of providing the best possible care for my son!”

Jessica F.

Law Professor

“Kim was truly interested in educating our family and helping us make more informed choices about the food that we eat. She was patient and wanted to make sure that she addressed all of our questions. Inviting Kim into our home was the best investment we could make for our family to eat better and live better!”

Rachel P.

Mother of 3 boys

“Kim provided nutrition consulting for me before, during and after pregnancy. She was professional, thorough and very considerate regarding the delicate nature of health and weight during this time in a woman’s life. I trusted her and her guidance 100%, and I would highly recommend hiring her to guide anyone in making healthy food choices and leading an overall healthier lifestyle.”

Jill R.

Owner, Jill Rivkin Communications

“THANK YOU so much for your guidance and advice… it was so amazing and so logical. You made it so easy for me to be healthier and most importantly find healthy alternatives while traveling. Being in an airport and stuck in hotel restaurants as much as I am, it is hard, but you helped me not only make it manageable and most importantly, sustainable. Thank you for helping me figure out how to read a menu differently and recognize the easy changes… and allowing me to still eat middle eastern food! My goal was to be healthy and build better eating habits; the 20 pound weight loss was just a wonderful added bonus. Honestly your consultative style was wonderful. I wasn’t sure how it was going to be doing it over the phone but it was great. You made it easy for me to stick to a plan and most importantly reminded me what was important when planning my meals. You worked with my lifestyle to build a plan instead of building a militant program that would have been impossible for me to stick to. Thank you again; I really appreciate the help and guidance!”

Katie

Sales Manager