Janice Chow, MS, RD

Janice Chow, MS, RD, is a San Francisco Bay Area-based Registered Dietitian, recognized nutrition expert, author and speaker. Through her private practice The Mindful Chow, she empowers Asians and Pacific Islanders to break their cultural obsession with thinness using the Health At Every Size ™ approach and seek mind-body health. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from UC Berkeley before completing her Dietetic Internship and Masters of Science in Dietetics & Nutrition at Tufts University. Janice has 10 years of experience in clinical nutrition, community wellness and nutrition education promoting cultural competencies. She has worked with conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases and eating disorders. 

Her writing and expertise have been featured in numerous publications, media outlets and podcasts including Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, MSN, WellSeek Collective, Mx. Asian American, The Hotpot and many more. In March 2023, she co-authored and published a toolkit with Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum on designing culturally-responsive nutrition programs in the community setting. Moreover, she is a regular reviewer for multiple journals that publish clinical nutrition research. She has been a preceptor for clinical rotations and a mentor for Diversify Dietetics. Lastly, she has been a speaker for several universities and national organizations within the United States, sharing about food, culture and social factors that impact healthcare in Asian Pacific Islander populations. During her leisure time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and cooking for families and friends.