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Darlene DeWitt, MS, RD, LD

Darlene DeWitt is one of Spencer Hospital’s Registered Dietitians. Darlene currently provides outpatient services in the areas of Diabetes management, heart disease, weight loss, GI issues and other various health concerns. She received her Master of Science degree in nutrition from Colorado State University and also holds a BS in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina.

Blog/Article posts by this Author:

Fuel Your Future with Great Nutrition!
Spencer Hospital dietitian Darlene DeWitt provides weekly tips to help you "Fuel Your Future" during National Nutrition Month 2023. Read more for easy ways to adopt these good health habits.
What's In Your Thanksgiving Dinner?
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are busy making plans for holiday meals. What are the nutritional benefits of some of your traditional favorites? Are there ways to add a little boost to your holiday meals. Spencer Hospital Registered Dietitian, Darlene DeWitt, shares some tips and tricks for Thanksgiving meal prep in her latest nutrition blog.
Eating Mindfully for Brain Health
Spencer Hospital's Registered Dietitian, Darlene DeWitt, shares healthy eating tips for a healthy brain by following the MIND diet in her latest blog.
Summertime Food Safety
This is the season of cookouts, camping trips and grilling for the family. When you are cooking outside, and especially away from home you want to be more diligent with food safety. Darlene DeWitt, Spencer Hospital Registered Dietitian, shares a few summer food safety tips in our latest blog.
March is National Nutrition Month - Celebrate a World of Flavors
Every year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses attention on healthy eating through National Nutrition Month. This year the theme is Celebrate a World of Flavors. This theme serves as a way to spotlight different cultures and cuisines and to help find appreciation in our diversity.

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