Referral Partners: Nutrition Care With a Registered Dietitian
Jersey Family Health works with trusted specialists so your care continues beyond the exam room. For nutrition support, we refer patients to registered dietitian nutritionist Sara Elnakib, PhD, MPH, RDN.
Sara Elnakib, PhD, MPH, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Sara Elnakib is a registered dietitian nutritionist who helps families and communities turn evidence-based nutrition guidance into everyday habits.
She is Associate Director and Department Chair of Family & Community Health Sciences at Rutgers Cooperative Extension, where she leads programs that make healthy eating more achievable for New Jersey families, with a particular focus on child health equity.
Education and Credentials
- PhD in Public Health
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
How to Book a Nutrition Visit With Sara
Talk with your physician
Ask your Jersey Family Health physician whether nutrition counseling fits your health goals.
Open Sara's profile
Use the button on this page to go to Sara Elnakib's provider page on Nourish.
Sign up and schedule
Create your Nourish account and choose a visit time that works for you.
Keep your physician informed
Let your Jersey Family Health physician know you are working with Sara, so your nutrition plan and your medical care support each other.
Sara sees patients through Nourish, a separate nutrition care service. Scheduling and coverage questions are answered by Nourish.
Questions About a Nutrition Referral?
Talk with your Jersey Family Health physician about whether working with a registered dietitian fits your health goals, from managing a chronic condition to building healthier everyday habits for your family.