Amy Shapiro, MS, RD

Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN (she/hers), is a leading nutrition expert and nationally recognized Dietitian.

Amy founded her private practice Real Nutrition, a nutrition and communications company, with the intention of providing realistic and individualized support to her clients.

She applies a clinical yet lifestyle-focused approach integrating research, food plans, smart eating habits, and active living.

Amy is regularly called upon by national media outlets to provide content and education.

She is a trusted resource with over a decade of experience working with a wide variety of food and supplement brands.

She also collaborates with multiple corporations to provide support, develop recipes, promote products and create nutrition education programs.

Fun facts about Amy

Amy has three sons, a 14-year-old and twin 11-year-olds, so she got a girl dog who bosses them all around.

Morning is her favorite time of day when she’ll either get in a workout, read a book or check emails before the family wakes up.

Amy loves being outside, is constantly in motion, and loves people-watching.

Education

Amy Graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and majored in Behavioral Science and Law.

Amy went back to school in 2006 to get her Masters in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and did her Dietetic Internship at Montefiore Hospital

Work Experience

Prior to becoming a Dietitian, Amy worked in Corporate America for 8 years.

Since becoming a Dietitian she has worked at Montefiore Medical Center, WIC, and a few prestigious private practice groups in NYC before opening her own.

Careers highlights

Building my company from the ground up with no direction or previous experience.

Growing my company at the same time as I grew my family.

Finding my passion.

Working with brands like Daily Harvest as their nutrition consultant advising on recipe development and ingredient lists.

Working with large hospitality groups and athletic companies like Nike, where I created wellness programs and retreat experiences namely in charge of menu creation, dietary recommendations/guidelines, and culinary requirements.