Irna de Leon-Knapp is a highly experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 30 years of expertise in clinical nutrition and medical nutrition therapy. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She is also a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, reflecting her advanced expertise in specialized nutrition care.
Irna provides evidence-based nutrition care for both inpatients and outpatients, specializing in nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation. She works closely with healthcare teams to deliver personalized medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and education tailored to each patient’s health needs. Her expertise also includes wellness, sports nutrition, and disease-specific nutrition management to support healthier lifestyles and improve long-term health outcomes.
Known for her patient-centered approach, Irna is committed to making healthy eating practical and achievable, empowering individuals to improve their quality of life through personalized nutrition and sustainable dietary habits.