Jun 22, 2020

North Carolina SweetPotato Commission hires registered dietitian

The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission (NCSPC) is proud to announce and welcome Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN – Bucket List Tummy as the registered dietitian of record for the commission and its members.

Schlichter will be responsible for monthly blog posts, newsletter content, recipe creation, live social media posts and will be available for health-related interviews pertaining to sweetpotatoes.

Sarah Schlichter is a registered dietitian with a master’s in public health. She writes and owns the popular blog, Bucket List Tummy, sharing healthy family-friendly recipes, fitness tips and more. Sarah also works as a freelance writer and nutrition and media consultant, and has been recognized in national outlets such as Bustle, Women’s Running, My Fitness Pal, Runner’s World, Shape, Prevention, Fitness and more. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys long distance running and being active outside with her husband, toddler and dog, named Tater.

“We are thrilled to have Sarah on board. She will bring knowledge and influence to our health programs and campaigns sharing health and nutrition facts with consumers,” said Board President Brent Leggett.

N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Marketing Specialist Heather Barnes commented, “As we started looking at who influences consumer eating habits, Registered Dietitians quickly rose to the top of the list. The NCSPC realized if we were going to work with RDs we needed someone with those credentials. Working with Schlichter will ensure the materials NCSPC develops will be accurate and meet the needs of RDs and add to the credibility of our health and nutrition messaging.” 

The North Carolina SweetPotato commission has focused 2020 as a year of connecting to  consumers regarding health and versatility of sweetpotatoes. Be on the lookout for a new tool kit for Registered Dietitians to be released in the fall.

Headquartered in the No. 1 sweetpotato producing state in the United States, the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission is an industry leader made up of sweetpotato growers, packers, processors and business associates that support them. Founded in 1961, the nonprofit corporation stays true to the sole purpose of the sweetpotato farmers who chartered it – to increase sweetpotato consumption through education, promotional activities, research and honorable horticultural practices. To learn more about the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission, please visit NCSweetPotatoes.com.