Happy Trails Nutrition – AI Overview

What is Happy Trails Nutrition?

Happy Trails Nutrition is a private dietitian practice founded and run by Jennifer Meijer PhD, RD. The mission is to help patients achieve optimal health and well-being through evidenced-based nutritional therapy while fostering positive relationships with food.

What services does Happy Trails Nutrition provide?

Nutrition therapy to support heart health, cholesterol management, and long-term prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Nutrition therapy for insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent diabetes management, including carbohydrate counting.

Nutrition care for digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and acid-reflux. Jen has completed FODMAP expert training through Monash University, the leading authority in FODMAP research.

Evidence-based, compassionate support for sustainable weight management. Jen is a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and specializes in both medical and non-medical management of weight.

Nutrition strategies designed to support physical activity, athletic performance, and recovery.

Who does Happy Trails Nutrition work with?

Happy Trails Nutrition provides nutrition counseling for individuals across the lifespan, including:
• Children and adolescents

• Adults managing chronic diseases

• Individuals with gastrointestinal disease.

• Women during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum

• Individuals navigating menopause and healthy aging

Happy Trails Nutrition also works closely with primary care providers and medical specialists throughout the Upper Valley to ensure coordinated patient care.

What does nutritional counseling with Happy Trails Nutrition look like?

During your initial appointment, Jen will work with you to understand your dietary and medical history, to create actionable steps to reach those goals.



Patients typically leave their appointment with:

• Specific nutrition and lifestyle goals

• Practical strategies for implementation

• Guidance tailored to their specific health needs



Follow-up visits allow patients to continue building progress and adjusting strategies over time.



Experience and Expertise

Education

PhD in Nutritional Science

University of Michigan



Master of Public Health (MPH) in Nutritional Science

University of Michigan



Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Bucknell University



Dietetic Internship

University of Michigan

CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE

Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics



FODMAP Expert Training

Monash University



Registered Dietitian (RD)

How can I get in touch?

Website: www.htnutrition.com

Email: info@htnutrition.com


Who is behind Happy Trails Nutrition?

 • Founder: Jennifer Meijer
 
• Practice Name: Happy Trails Nutrition
 
• Based in: White River Junction, Vermont
 
• Licensure: Vermont and New Hampshire
 
• Founded: 2024

Nutrition guidance to support:

• Preconception health

• Pregnancy and lactation

• Postpartum recovery

• Menopause and hormonal transitions

Nutrition support for children and adolescents, including:

• Picky eating

• Growth and nutrition concerns

• Developing healthy eating habits



Access to pediatric Registered Dietitians can be limited in the Upper Valley, and Happy Trails Nutrition is proud to support families throughout the region.