Marlene M. Most, Ph. D., RD, LDN
Director of Dining Services

Dr. Marlene Most, Nutrition Manager, comes to St. James Place from Louisiana State University and the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Marlene established and directed the metabolic kitchen at the Pennington Center for 17 years, which was sited by TIME magazine as "what may be the most sophisticated metabolic test kitchen in the country." As principal investigator in numerous studies, Marlene examined cardiovascular benefits of various modified diets and functional foods. Most notably, Marlene was instrumental in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) studies, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH, which established a highly effective dietary pattern for lowering blood pressure. While at LSU, Marlene taught the Quantity Foodservice Production courses and Management in Dietetics. She recently assisted with a cookbook project at the LSU AgCenter, modifying favorite Louisiana recipes to make them healthier.

Marlene is a Registered Dietitian and a charter Fellow of the American Dietetic Association. She also is a member of the Food and Culinary Professionals practice group of the American Dietetic Association. Marlene's expertise in nutrition and enjoyment of the culinary arts blends with our Live Life Well philosophy. She will collaborate with our chefs to bring healthy eating options to Dining Services and will expand our food and nutrition programs for all residents.

   Phone: (225) 215-4624

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