F&B LA 2018

Anita Jones-Mueller
President and Founder
Healthy Dining


Anita Jones-Mueller, MPH, is president and founder of Healthy Dining. She is a nationally known public health nutrition expert and a market innovator, thought leader and strategist in the healthy eating landscape. Anita’s burning passion to unite optimal health with the culinary artistry of the restaurant industry has led to a robust and growing company that showcases a diverse selection of dietitian-recommended Healthy Dining and Kids LiveWell choices from hundreds of restaurant brands nationwide. Participating restaurants and qualifying choices are featured on the signature web and mobile site, HealthyDiningFinder.com – the only search engine of its kind designed to empower Americans to dine out with taste and good health in mind. By leveraging the cutting-edge expertise of the integrated team, Healthy Dining is a partner to restaurants of all types and sizes looking to meet their guests’ varying nutrition needs. In addition to the HealthyDiningFinder marketing program, other areas of expertise include nutrient analysis, menu labeling compliance, gluten and allergen identification and healthier preparation methods. Through it all, the core expertise Anita and her team provide includes the strategy and foundation to help restaurants transition in this nutrition focused era without compromising on taste – or brand Anita was selected by the First Lady, Michelle Obama, as one of five “Women Working Wonders” for “giant barriers” and featured in July/Aug 2015 edition of MORE magazine. She has also been featured in USA Today, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Business Journal, Santa Barbara News Press and other media venues. She is always happily “at work” even at home, promoting the benefits of healthful eating to her two daughters and husband.

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