About me

Meet Lucia Sterpone, RD‑in‑Training
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I’m a Dietitian-in-Training (RD2Be) and graduate student in the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Applied Nutrition with a Dietetics emphasis at the University of Arizona. I provide evidence-based, patient-centered nutrition care for adults looking to improve metabolic health, with a strong interest in women’s health across the reproductive lifespan.

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My work is grounded in practical, real-food nutrition and informed by current research, clinical training, and a commitment to culturally responsive care in outpatient and telehealth settings.

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Professional Background and Focus

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My professional experience spans corporate wellness, clinical care, community health, and entrepreneurial education. Across each setting, my focus has remained consistent: providing inclusive, individualized nutrition support rooted in evidence and respect for the whole person.

Clinically, I support adults with metabolic health concerns such as insulin resistance, prediabetes, obesity, and weight management. Within this work, I have a particular interest in how metabolic health intersects with women’s health, including hormonal health, PCOS, fertility-related nutrition, and weight-related concerns across the reproductive lifespan.

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My approach emphasizes thoughtful assessment, personalized nutrition strategies, and sustainable behavior change. This includes supporting individuals who are using GLP-1 medications as part of obesity treatment, with a focus on maintaining nutritional adequacy, supporting long-term habits, and integrating medication use into real-life eating patterns.

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Cultural Identity and Inclusive Care

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Raised between Mexico and the United States, my bicultural background strongly shapes how I approach nutrition care. As a bilingual provider fluent in English and Spanish, I work to make nutrition guidance accessible, relevant, and respectful of cultural food traditions, lived experiences, and individual values.

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Cultural responsiveness is not an add-on to my practice — it is foundational to how I support people in building realistic, sustainable nutrition habits that fit their lives.