It all started with 2 dietitians....
Pounds of Prevention (POP) was created because Maria Swartz and Rhea Li realized the importance of sharing their wellness knowledge with the public. With the growing concern of obesity, among both adults and children, they wanted to help prevent future diseases and health problems for everyone. In addition, they felt that many businesses lacked a sufficient wellness program for employees and they aim to fill that void.
As a "wellness on wheels" program, POP offers fun and interactive wellness programs for both individuals and companies. All programs are tailored to your needs offering both nutrition and physical activity information. For your convenience, the POP dietitians will come out to present to you, clients, or staff.
About Maria
Maria Swartz, MPH, RD, LD received her bachelor's degree in nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Soon after, she moved to Texas to pursue her dietetics license and also earned a Master's degree in Public Health, with an emphasis on health promotion/education at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. With a background in wellness, childhood obesity, school nutrition programs, and long term care, she brings a wealth of information and experience to the field. She is currently working towards her doctorate degree with a focus on preventing future health problems for childhood cancer survivors.
About Rhea
Rhea Li, MPH, RD, LD studied nutrition at the University of Texas at Austin. She pursued her Master's degree in Public Health, with an emphasis on health promotion/health education, and her dietetics license at the University of Texas School of Public Health. Her background is in childhood obesity, nutrition during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and wellness. She is a freelance author for Fitday.com and Livestrong.com. Currently she is conducting research for children with cancer.
Pounds of Prevention (POP) was created because Maria Swartz and Rhea Li realized the importance of sharing their wellness knowledge with the public. With the growing concern of obesity, among both adults and children, they wanted to help prevent future diseases and health problems for everyone. In addition, they felt that many businesses lacked a sufficient wellness program for employees and they aim to fill that void.
As a "wellness on wheels" program, POP offers fun and interactive wellness programs for both individuals and companies. All programs are tailored to your needs offering both nutrition and physical activity information. For your convenience, the POP dietitians will come out to present to you, clients, or staff.
Pounds of Prevention teaches YOU to live a healthier lifestyle, one "pound" at a time!
About Maria
Maria Swartz, MPH, RD, LD received her bachelor's degree in nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Soon after, she moved to Texas to pursue her dietetics license and also earned a Master's degree in Public Health, with an emphasis on health promotion/education at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. With a background in wellness, childhood obesity, school nutrition programs, and long term care, she brings a wealth of information and experience to the field. She is currently working towards her doctorate degree with a focus on preventing future health problems for childhood cancer survivors.
About Rhea
Rhea Li, MPH, RD, LD studied nutrition at the University of Texas at Austin. She pursued her Master's degree in Public Health, with an emphasis on health promotion/health education, and her dietetics license at the University of Texas School of Public Health. Her background is in childhood obesity, nutrition during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and wellness. She is a freelance author for Fitday.com and Livestrong.com. Currently she is conducting research for children with cancer.
