Caroline West Passerrello, EdD, RDN, LDN

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Areas of Expertise

• Nutrition Education
• Professional Development
• Nutrition Labeling
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• Adult Weight Management

Passerrello is a faculty member in the Future Education Model - Graduate Program at the University of Pittsburgh and co-author of Human Nutrition: Science for Healthy Living (3rd ed.). Her teaching focuses on the principles of education, community and public health nutrition connections, personal and professional development and entrepreneurial skills for registered dietitian nutritionists. Passerrello's research focuses on the development and assessment of students' ability to demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility. Passerrello was a retail dietitian for eight years and serves on the advisory group for the Academy's Retail Nutrition Food as Medicine Feasibility Study. She earned two undergraduate degrees, a master's degree and a doctoral degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Recent Media Highlights

August 22, 2026 | The Washington Post
Cottage Cheese vs. Greek Yogurt: Which is Healthier?

July 11, 2026 | Better Homes & Gardens
5 Easy Ways to Drink More Water Every Day, According to Dietitians

June 23, 2026 | Better Homes & Gardens
Your Afternoon Slump Could Be a Sign You Need More Water, Experts Say

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