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About DCNS

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Our Mission

 

The DCNS mission is to serve individuals and communities living with chronic diseases by sharing information and offering options for managing health through good nutrition, exercise and adequate hydration. 

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Our Team

 

Denise L. Chapel, Owner –MPH, MS, RDN, LDN (Missouri), FAND, CCC)
 

Office/Support Staff:

 

Cheryl F. Chapel - MS, MLS, Administrative Assistant


Kristen A. Lee - BFA, Photography: Media & Advertising, Website Developer/Administrator

About Denise L.

 

DCNS was started 6 years ago by Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, ACF Certified Chef, Denise L. Chapel.  She has a master's degree in nutrition and Dietetics, and a master’s in public health, both from St. Louis University, Missouri. 

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Denise has worked extensively with community health programs, and in various academic, clinical and hospital settings.  She has also published research in aging and nutrition and serves on Public Health policy boards and committees focused on community research and governance.

 

Currently, Denise provides community outreach services and mentoring services to dietetic and public health graduate students and is involved in providing outreach support for community health initiatives. 

 

She also actively supports the culinary arts through involvement in organizations and events that promote student and professional chef skill development and opportunities for advancement within the industry.

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