J. Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, LD, CSCS
Nutritionist Supervisor
John.Wesley.McWhorter@uth.tmc.edu
Wesley McWhorter is a professionally trained chef, registered dietitian, and certified strength and conditioning specialist. His experience includes corporate wellness, sport’s dietetics, school and hospital foodservice, fine dining, and working as a private chef.He holds degrees in culinary nutrition, dietetics, and nutrition and metabolism additionally he is pursuing a doctorate in public health with an emphasis in Health Behavior. Wesley currently teaches the Culinary Medicine courses at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. His research interests are in closing the divide between culinary literacy and nutrition education and policy.
Recent Publications
The Nourish Program: An innovative model for cooking, gardening and clinical care skill enhancement for dietetics students.
(McWhorter JW*, Raber M, Sharma SV, Moore LS, Hoelscher DM. J Academy Nutrition Dietetics. 2019; 119(2):199-201.)
The Nourish Program: An innovative model for cooking, gardening and clinical care skill enhancement for dietetics students
(McWhorter JW, Raber M, Sharma SV, Moore LS, Hoelscher DM; J Academy Nutr Dietetics; 2018)
Recent News
Everything You Need To Know Before Using Keto Supplements To Lose Weight
The keto diet boasts a ton of transformation stories—even celebs like Jenna Jameson, Al Roker, and Vanessa Hudgens have dabbled in it (and have the before-and-after photos to prove it).
10 nutritious herbs you should add to your diet now
Those leafy sprigs of parsley that garnish your dinner, the mint sprigs in your drink, and those basil strips topping your salad contribute more than color and flavor. They're also rich sources of valuable nutrients.
The Best Way To Calculate Your Keto Diet Macros
All you really need to now about the keto diet is fat equals good, carbs equals bad…right?
Grillin' Without the Guilt
J. Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, LD, CSCS, was interviewed on FOX 26 Morning Show for a segment about grilling without guilt.
How 11 Popular Diets Affect the Environment
Animal-based products contribute to negative environmental changes in a big way, but few consumers realize it. Do you know how your diet affects the planet?
