Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Darlene Kvist to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice. 

Darlene Kvist, of St. Paul, has been a licensed nutritionist in Minnesota since 1996.  She has been a nutrition educator and owner of Nutritional Weight & Wellness in St. Paul since 1989.  From 1978 to 1989, Kvist was a weight loss counselor and owner of Diet Center in Minneapolis. 

Kivst is a Certified Nutrition Specialist from the American College of Nutrition. 

She received a B.S. in elementary education from Winona State University and a M.S. in special education from St. Cloud State University.  Kvist is appointed to a board position for a licensed nutritionist and will serve a term which ends August 1, 2009.  She replaces Linda Dieleman on the board. 

The Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice is responsible for licensing and disciplining dietitians and nutritionists.  The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.