Betsy Hornick is an experienced writer, educator, and media spokesperson specializing in food, nutrition, and health communications. As a mother of three active children, Betsy has a special interest in child and adolescent nutrition.
Betsy's writing has appeared in various books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, educational materials, and on the Web. She is the author of
The Weight Loss Bible and co-author of
The Healthy Beef Cookbook and
Nature's Cures. She writes a bimonthly column for
Diabetic Cooking.
Betsy has appeared on local television and radio stations as a nutrition expert. As an educator, she has taught undergraduate nutrition courses and speaks to consumer and professional audiences on a variety of nutrition and health-related topics. Betsy is active in promoting good nutrition for her children's school district.
Betsy earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, as well as a master’s degree from Rush University in Chicago. She has been honored as a
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year by the American Dietetic Association.