Crystal Zabka Belsky, MS, RDN, CSSD, LMNT
CDR Board Certified Specialist in Sports DieteticsPOSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
CDR Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics |
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-5+ years serving on CSSD examination committee as a Subject Matter Expert -serving on Sports Dietetics Practice Analysis Workgroup two consecutive times (2012 and 2017) -2+ years of serving on the CDR Speciality Certification Panel as CSSD Representative -Chair of Nebraska Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy, focus on bridging the gaps between national and state licensure -over a decade of experience in sports dietetics research/practice, specializing in eating and substance use disorders |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
Gatorade Sports Science Institute | Sports Nutrition Consultant | July 2017 to present |
OMNI Behavioral Health | Global Director of Nutrition, Exercise & Health Promotion | April 2007 to present |
Omaha Campus for Hope | Nutrition & Exercise Consultant | April 2007 to December 2016 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Committee Member | CDR- Sports Dietetics Examination Committee | 2012 - 2018 | -serve as a Subject Matter Expert (eating disorders in sports) as a member of collaborative team -exam item writing and literature review -exam reviews for each exam administration -review exam statistics & establish cut scores -review & respond to questions/appeals -serve as CDR Specialty Certification Panel representative |
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Workgroup Member | CDR- Sports Dietetics Practice Analysis Workgroup | 2012 - 2017 | -serve on Sports Dietetics Practice Analysis Workgroup two consecutive times (2012 and 2017) -serve as a Subject Matter Expert (eating disorders in sports) -review and update sports dietetics practitioner definition -develop practice analysis survey and review outcomes -develop exam content outline based on practice analysis survey outcomes -represent CDR Specialty Certification Panel (2017) |
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Panel Member (CSSD Representative) | CDR- Specialty Certification Panel | 2015 - 2018 | -represent Sports Dietetics Examination Committee related to practice analysis review, content outline for exam and proposed changes based on outcome data -participate in review of specialty certification-related issues as a voting member of collaborative team -review appeals and questions for all specialty certification exams |
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Chair of the Nebraska Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy | Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services | 2014 - 2018 | -serve as Chair of Nebraska Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy from 2014 to 2019 -act as a liason between the Nebraska Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and the State of Nebraska Licensure Unit -advocate for nutrition therapy reimbursement and clinician privileges -review and approve continuing education -serve as investigative consultant for medical nutrition therapy practice issues -provide outreach education on ethics and scope of practice |
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Council on Practice | Nebraska Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics | 2010 - 2015 | -assess educational needs and desires of the dietitians within our region -continuing education development, facilitation and outcome review -serve as member of the board for collaboration and networking promotion to strengthen region involvement |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
Integration into the mental health field as a sports dietitian has opened my eyes to countless opportunities to bridge the gaps between mental and physical health. As food and nutrition experts, we have a unique platform from which we can trail blaze, by applying our expertise to a variety of non-traditional multidisciplinary teams and populations. As our nation trends toward preventative care, Registered Dietitians are essential in promoting holistic wellness with fluidity among disciplines.
Campaign Statement
Committed to trailblazing the road to holistic wellness with fluidity among unique disciplines and populations.