Published: 06/08/2017
Ms. Laake is a Licensed Nutritionist specializing for 40 years in complex medical nutrition issues affecting children and adults. An honors graduate from Temple University, she received her Master of Science in nutrition from the University of Maryland. She has served as a health issues Legislative Assistant and received four Gubernatorial appointments to two health care regulatory boards. Dana is an autism educator, hosts a healthy living radio show, and is co-author of The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook – The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-free Casein-free Diet.
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