Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 18, 2026
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 2:30pm-3:30pm
Location
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center
200 N. Westmoreland Road Lake Forest, IL 60045
Banquet Room
Fees/Admission
This is a complimentary event, but registration is required. Open to the community. Call the Lake Forest Health and Fitness Center 847-535-7060 to register
Contact Information
847-535-7060
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Description
This seminar Mary DiPietro, RD, LDN will discuss the importance of protein in the diet and how to get enough protein from a variety of sources. We will explore several topics regarding protein, including: The different types of protein. The role of protein in the body. How much protein you need each day. Good sources of protein for vegetarians and vegans. Tips for increasing your protein intake.
About Mary DiPietro. Mary DiPietro is a registered and licensed dietitian who joined Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in the spring of 2018. She has been a registered dietitian for 10 years, working with many different patients with varying backgrounds and disease states. She currently works as an inpatient dietitian as well as an outpatient dietitian, counseling and educating oncology patients. She embraces that each person is unique and should receive a tailored nutrition plan that helps them achieve their goals.
