Expert Corner
Meet the Experts

Start Making Choices™ was developed by a team of experts in nutrition, activity, and well-being, with the goal of helping people like you achieve greater balance. Learn more about the team, and read their expert advice below.


Dr. James Rippe, M.D.

Renowned Cardiologist and
Balanced Living Expert
Dr. Rippe is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School with postgraduate training at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Rippe's Podcasts

You'll enjoy these brief, helpful video and audio programs hosted by Dr. James Rippe, author of Your Plan for a Balanced Life. (New to podcasts?)

Dr. Rippe’s Blog:
The Balancing Act

Learn about living in balance from one of America's leading experts on balanced living.

Dr. Rippe Featured Articles

Discover articles by Dr. James Rippe to help you with your nutrition, activity, and overall well-being choices.

A Proud Sponsor of the American Heart Association®

Start Making Choices was developed to support the guidelines for healthy living set forth by the American Heart Association.

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The meal plans and nutrition advice presented on Start Making Choices are based on the USDA's MyPyramid Food Guidance System.
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Nutrition Experts

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Kasia
Registered Dietician at
ConAgra Foods

Notes on Nutrition

Kasia is a Registered Dietician and a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Read More


Activity Expert

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Rob Pohl
MS, CSCS®, HFI
Life In Motion
Rob Pohl, clinical research physiologist for the Rippe Lifestyle Institute and author of the book, Fitness on the Road, shares his motivational, no-nonsense advice and tips. Read More

Well-Being Expert

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Dr. James Rippe, M.D.
Finding Our Balance
One of America's leading experts in balanced living, Harvard-trained Dr. James Rippe, writes on balance. Read More

Start Making Choices does not provide medical advice.
Information is intended for educational purposes only. See additional information.

Daily Tip

Take Care of Your Heart

Cut back on fat! The American Heart Association® recommends that you keep your total fat intake to between 25 and 35 percent of your total calories per day.

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