St. Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Marnie Moore-Lindman and Jennifer K. Nelson to the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice. Both are reappointed to four year terms that expire in August, 2011.

Moore-Lindman, of Minneapolis, is a paralegal with the Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren law firm where she works in their government affairs department. She previously served as manager of government affairs for Cook Hill Girard Associates and worked as a corporate account manager for the Minnesota Wild NHL Hockey Club. Moore received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota and currently attends Hamline University School of Law. She is reappointed as a public member.

Nelson, of Rochester, currently serves as chair of the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice. She is the director of clinical dietetics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester where she leads a staff of 55 clinical dietitians, nine dietetic technicians, and two nutrition assistants. Nelson is an Associate Professor of Nutrition in Mayo Medical School and editor for the Food and Nutrition Center for Mayoclinic.com. In 2007, she was awarded the Mayo Clinic Excellence in Teamwork award. Nelson earned a bachelor of science degree in dietetics and nutrition from the University of Minnesota, and a master of science degree in nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Nelson is reappointed as a licensed dietitian member of the board.

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