Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN

Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RDN is a writer and nutrition communicator based in Reading, Massachusetts. She has authored or co-authored 10 books for consumers about nutrition at all stages of life, from prenatal to age 50 and older. Her most recent books are The Menopause Diet Plan, A Natural Guide to Hormones, Health, and Happiness (co-author), Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During and After Pregnancy, and MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself & Your Family Better. She writes regularly about nutrition and health for magazines and web sites. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Master of Science in Mass Communication from Boston University. Ward is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and several of its practice groups, and she was a national spokesperson for the group for nine years. Ward is the recipient of the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.