Raquel Durban, MS, RD, LD/N

Raquel Durban is a registered dietitian specializing in the dietary management of families with food allergies. She received her MS degree in nutrition from the University of Maryland and completed a nutrition internship at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

As a recognized authority on the dietary and nutritional management of food allergies, Raquel is a frequently invited speaker at allergy and immunology conferences and has the pleasure of precepting dietetic interns. She has contributed her expertise to peer reviewed publications and continuing education programs.

Raquel is a steering committee member and co-chairs the internship program of the International Network of Dietitians and Nutritionists in Allergy and serves on the Medical Advisory Board of the International Association for Food Protein Enterocolitis. She plays an active role in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). She serves on the organizations’ numerous committees, collaborating with other health care professionals and patient advocacy groups to improve the quality of life and advance understanding for families living with the challenges of food allergies.

From pediatric weight gains and losses to restricted diets for food allergy and disease management, Raquel does not believe there is a one size fits all answer for success. She will work to find the best balance of meeting nutritional needs with lifestyle demands and ensure collaboration with other members of the care team.