Susan Manchester, RD, LDN

Welcome to our first “RD Corner”!!  Our goal is to highlight the achievements of Registered Dietitians.   This is our opportunity to draw attention to our accomplishments and successes throughout the year. 

 Susan Manchester is a registered dietitian at Rhode Island Hospital.  She has been an essential part of the Rhode Island Dietetic Association for a number of years.  For the 8th consecutive year in a row Sue has managed and organized the RIDA Annual Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K!  Over the last eight years Sue has mastered the technique in planning this great event.

In the early phases of the 5K we hoped to just get people moving and stress the importance of exercise and eating healthy!  Since then Sue has created an unbelievable day of events for adults and children.  You can walk or run the 5K, learn some yoga, have the kids participate in dashes and an obstacle course, refuel on some healthy and tasty snacks, "Ask the Dietitian" a question, and get your blood pressure and body fat measured!   You can even get a massage!!!  Sue has done such a great job at creating not only a 5K but a comprehensive health fair!

In addition to all these great events, Sue along with her 5K committee spend countless hours soliciting contributions from local companies to sponsor the 5K and/or provide donations and prizes to raffle off the day of the race.  Many participants look forward to coming back year after year.  Sue capitalizes on this opportunity to highlight the importance of good nutrition, being healthy, and having fun!

I can only imagine all the work and dedication it takes to put together such an amazing day.  Sue is committed and enthusiastic each year to making the 5K better and better.  We truly appreciate all her hard work to make this day a success. 

Thank you Sue for all you do!