Mary Jo Feeney,
MS, RD, FADA

Mary Jo Feeney is a registered dietitian with 30 years of experience in the nutrition field. During her career, she has taught student nurses, college students and other health care professionals; served as a technical writer and author and managed projects and an association. Mary Jo is recognized as a leading consultant to the food and health care industries, and often serves as a nutrition spokesperson for clients at professional symposia or media events. Currently, she coordinates the nutrition research activities of the California Dried Plum Board. A charter Fellow of the American Dietetic Association, Mary Jo served on the Board of Directors of both the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and its Foundation (ADAF) and received the association's Medallion Award in 1996.

Mary Jo can answer your general food and nutrition related questions. If your question is related to a specific digestive or health issue, please contact your physician.

If you have digestive health issues, it sometimes helps to talk to someone facing the same problems to share information or exchange tips. Here are some resources you can use:

ADA - American Dietetic Association

CDPB - California Dried Plum Board

USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture

HHS - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

SAGES - Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic surgeons

NASPGHAN - North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Heptaology, and Nutrition