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Full Spectrum Nutrition is a registered dietitian consultation service that provides quality nutrition advice to people of all ages. We are comprised of three dietitians: Jennifer Fabe, Amy Pender and Laura Collins. Our combined experience of dietetic practice and research allows our clients to receive compassionate, evidence and experience based service.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 14 August 2007 )
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Services Provided

Examples of Nutrition Services Provided

General Balanced Nutrition (Western and Asian diets)
Failure to Thrive - optimizing nutrition
Introduction of solid foods for infants
Optimizing nutrition for weight gain or weight loss
Food Allergies
Picky Eaters
Vegetarianism
Tube Feeding
Sports Nutrition
Diabetes Type 2
Hyperlipidemia

Jen Fabe

Jennifer Fabe, RD

Registered Dietitian and partner in Full Spectrum Nutrition, originates from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Past education includes a Bachelor of Science (Anatomy & Cell Biology), Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics & Master of Science (Nutritional Neuroscience) at the University of Saskatchewan. Graduate research included trace mineral, antioxidants and effects in neurological injury. Recipient of the silver medal from the Medical Research Council for graduate research. Successfully completed a dietetic internship at Hamilton Health Sciences in 2001. Trained and currently works with infant and children nutrition as well as adult health nutrition. Currently working at McMaster Children’s Hospital. Has worked in general pediatric medicine, surgery and now in pediatric neurology. Also works part time counselling adults regarding general healthy eating, weight loss and high cholesterol.

Amy Pender

Amy Pender, RD
Registered Dietitian and partner in Full Spectrum Nutrition, originates from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. Past education includes Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Acadia University and Master of Science from the University of Guelph. Graduate research investigated the “ Dietary intake, activity patterns and weight status among adolescents in economically disadvantaged communities”. Successfully completed a dietetic internship at Hamilton Health Sciences in 2004. Since joining the dietetic profession, Amy has been working with both children and adults. In addition to Full Spectrum Nutrition, Amy works at McMaster Children’s Hospital in pediatric metabolics and with the Hamilton Family Health Team Nutrition Program in primary health care.

Laura Collins

Laura Collins, RD

Registered Dietitian and partner in Full Spectrum Nutrition, orginates from Manitolulin Island, Ontario. Past education includes, concurrent degrees in Food and Nutrition (BSc) and Kinesiology (BA) from the University of Western Ontario. Successfully completed a comprehensive dietietic internship at Hamilton Health Sciences in 2000. Trained and work with all age groups. Currently employed at the McMaster Children’s Hospital specializing in pediatric oncology over the past six years. Also enjoys working part-time with Full Spectrum Nutrition and within the long term care industry. Principal Investigator of two nutritional studies conducted at the McMaster Children’s Hospital, involving body composition analysis and BMI. Some areas of interest include normal infant nutrition, picky eaters, failure to thrive, vegetarianism, iron deficiency, sports nutrition, cancer cachexia, obesity and healthy eating.