Author

Melissa Maxwell

Melissa Maxwell, RDN, LDN, is a clinical dietitian at an eating disorder treatment facility in Boone, North Carolina. She counsels adolescents and adults through nutritional rehabilitation, bringing a careful, non-judgmental approach to questions surrounding hunger cues and appetite. In addition to her clinical practice, Maxwell contributes articles on nutrition to Biology Insights. She received a master of science in clinical nutrition from Ohio State University after finishing an undergraduate degree in dietetics.