Janet Brill

Contact Information:

E-Mail:  Janet@DrJanet.com

Accomplishments

A leading diet, nutrition and fitness author, educator and practitioner, Janet holds master's degrees in both nutrition and exercise physiology and a doctorate in exercise physiology.  She also is a registered dietitian and certified by the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and Wellcoaches, Inc. An expert in the field of health, wellness and cardiovascular disease prevention, Dr. Brill is the author of three books, Cholesterol Down (2006),  Prevent a Second Heart Attack (Feb. 2011) and  Blood Pressure Down (May, 2013).  She also has been published in noted scientific journals including the International Journal of Sport Nutrition, the International Journal of Obesity and the ACSM Health & Fitness Journal and  published/ quoted in numerous leading lay publications including Shape, Prevention, Men's Health, First for Women, Woman's World, Today's Diet and Nutrition, and Health.  In addition to serving as a nutrition consultant for leading firms such as American Express and Proctor & Gamble, Dr. Brill has conducted health seminars for Fortune 500 companies such as Goldman Sachs, AMN AMRO, AON Insurance, and Deloitte and Touche. Dr. Brill is spokesperson for the American Heart Association Go Red for Women movement as well as a longtime Circle of Red and Cor Vitae member. She is a frequent guest nutrition expert on the national television show The Balancing Act (Lifetime).

Select Publications/Research

• Brill, J.B., Blood Pressure Down; Random House/Three Rivers Press. May 2013.
• Brill, J.B., Prevent a Second Heart Attack; Random House/Three Rivers Press. February 2011.
• Brill, J.B. Cholesterol Down: 10 simple steps to lower your cholesterol in 4 weeks--without prescription drugs;

Random House/Crown Publishing. December 26, 2006.

• "Nutrition Together," a 6-week healthy eating and weight management program for Fitness Together Training Studios nationally.  January 2010.
• Pulse (SCANNERS section), Winter 2009. "Functional Foods and Dietary Management of LDL Cholesterol."
• American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, March 2009. "The Mediterranean Diet and Your Health."
• American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, January 2011. Lifestyle Intervention Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension: A Review.
• "Dieting Dilemma: Do Diets Work?" Roundtable with Dr. Agatson, Dr. Jensen and Dr. Perry. SOBEFIT. March/April 2009.
• Quotations: "Knock Down Your Numbers Heart health expert Janet Bond Brill offers 10 ways to lower your cholesterol

without drugs. Today's Diet & Nutrition, September 2012

Among Dr, Brill's areas of interest are:

• the application of NCEP "Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes" for managing  CVD risk factors (cardiovascular disease management and prevention);
• the application of lifestyle therapy that includes caloric reduction, physical activity, and behavioral therapy in treating overweight and obese patients; and
• health and wellness, lifestyle management, chronic disease management and prevention.

Work Experience

• Nutritionist in Private Practice                                                                                                                                        2001-Present

• Director of Nutrition, Fitness Together Corp.                                                                                                               2009-Present

• Adjunct Professor, University of Miami                                                                                                                       2001-2009

• Adjunct Professor, Florida International University                                                                                                  2006-2009

Select Awards, Presentations, Lectures and 2012 Media Interviews

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Nutrition Entrepreneur dietetic practice Group 2012 Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year award
• Recipient of a 2011 Web Health Award for the Fitness Together Blog "Ask Dr. Janet"
• "Matters of the Heart: Optimal Lifestyle Rx for Cardiovascular Health for Women." The Army War College (Carlisle, PA) Army Physical Fitness Research Institute Women's Health Symposium.
• "Tips on Healthy Eating When Dining Out." NBC6-TV, South Florida Tonight.
• Quoted extensively for the Time.com slide show: 31 Healthy Foods You Should be Eating Now. Oct. 1, 2012
•  "The Balancing Act."  Lifetime TV. 4 interviews in 2012.