Expertise
About
Beth Conlon, PhD, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and clinical researcher who specializes in pediatric and family nutrition, with particular expertise in pediatric feeding disorders, picky eating, parent feeding practices, and eating disorders across the lifespan. She is the founder of From the Start Nutrition, a mostly virtual private practice based in New Jersey, where she provides evidence-based nutrition therapy and feeding support to children, teens, and adults.
Dr. Conlon earned her PhD in biomedical science with a concentration in clinical investigation, epidemiology, and population health and has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed research articles as well as several textbook chapters focused on family-based weight management, pediatric health behaviors, and nutrition-related chronic disease. She has held faculty and adjunct roles at Saint Elizabeth University, New York University, and the University of New England, teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in nutrition, research methods, and epidemiology.
In addition to her clinical and academic work, Conlon is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and is trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, which informs her collaborative work with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals caring for children with complex feeding needs. She is an invited speaker on pediatric feeding disorders and positive mealtime environments and has been featured in professional and media outlets as an expert in child nutrition, feeding therapy, and family eating dynamics.
Conlon enjoys spending time with her four children, especially cooking and involving them in family meal preparation. She also likes exercising, reading, and playing with her Australian shepherd.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia
- Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition, Marywood University, Dunmore, Pennsylvania
- Dietetic Internship, Saint Elizabeth University, Florham Park, New Jersey
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Investigation, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nutrition Translation, Nestle Health Science
Certifications
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Awards
- Predoctoral Fellow, Clinical and Translational Science Award–T32 Program (TL1) supporting predoctoral research training in clinical and translational science
- Glenda Bible Memorial Scholarship, Pediatric Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2013–14)
- Commission on Dietetic Registration Doctoral Scholarship, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (2012–13)
- Graduate Student Scholarship, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation (2008–09)
- Vincentian Scholarship, College of Saint Elizabeth (2008–09)
- Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Student Honor Society, Marywood University (2007)
- Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society, Marywood University (2007)
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Scholarship, Marywood University (2007–09)
- Merit Scholar, Saint Joseph’s University (2002–06)
Professional Organizations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Research Dietetic Practice Group
- Pediatric Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group
- Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors
Press Coverage
- Kochenderfer C. 16 Foods You Should Never Eat Raw. The Takeout. June 2025.
- Garone S. The #1 Drink to Help Lose Visceral Fat, Dietitian-Approved. EatingWell. April 2025.
- Yeung M. Chocolate Milk Could Be Banned From Schools, the USDA Says. Nutrition Experts Explain Why That Matters. Yahoo Life. June 2023.
- Conlon BA et al. Substituting Palm Oil for Trans Fat. Today’s Dietitian. July 2014.
Research
Dr. Conlon’s research focuses on how parent feeding practices and the home food environment influence pediatric weight management and health behaviors, particularly among underserved youth. She has examined the impact of family-based weight management interventions on children’s dietary intake, physical activity, and home environments. She is passionate about nutrition epidemiology and clinical research into practical, evidence-based programs for families and community settings.
