Virginia Messina is an American registered dietitian and veganism activist, best known for her research on plant-based nutrition.
14 Facts About Virginia Messina
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Virginia Messina has twice co-authored the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position paper on vegetarian diets.
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Virginia Messina became interested in animal rights and veganism in the 1980s.
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Virginia Messina obtained a Master of Public Health degree from University of Michigan in 1981.
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Virginia Messina was director of nutrition services at George Washington University Medical Center from 1987 to 1989 and a dietitian for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine from 1989 to 1992.
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Virginia Messina was on the PCRM Board of Advisors from 1997 to 2012.
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Virginia Messina is an adjunct assistant professor at Loma Linda University.
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Virginia Messina is a member of the Vegetarian Resource Group and has been on their board of advisors since 1997.
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Virginia Messina is a founding member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.
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Virginia Messina co-authored the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics position paper on vegetarian diets in 1997 and 2003.
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In 2011, Virginia Messina co-authored Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy on a Plant-Based Diet with Jack Norris.
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In 2018, Virginia Messina was a speaker at the Boston Veg Food Fest.
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Virginia Messina is an animal rights activist and vegan who volunteers with Berkshire Voters for Animals.
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Virginia Messina serves on the board of directors of Alley Cat Rescue.