Janelle Hodovic RD, LD, MPH, CDCES, CSOWM is a Dietitian working in Bariatrics for the past 20 years for in Iowa and Arizona. Staying healthy has always been a passion of hers. Working in the healthcare field, she's seen first-hand the effects of obesity. It is creating a substantial public health crisis in the United States and in the rest of the developed world. Over the years we have seen an increase in the prevalence of weight issues and obesity reflected among all ages, ethnic, racial and educational backgrounds. She also enjoys being a group fitness instructor, running marathons, triathlons, road races, mountain biking and skiing. She has run 9 marathons including Boston, NYC, Chicago and Berlin. She is also an adjunct instructor for Grandview College in Des Moines, Iowa.