Breaking barriers to nutrition education
The Maker’s Table‘s nutrition education courses were born out of a desire to address a need for nutrition education among those facing inadequate access to individualized appointments with a dietitian due to limited insurance coverage, financial barriers, limited evening and weekend appointments, and language barriers. These online courses are now available on Thinkific and previews are available on YouTube. RD Hannah also offers bilingual family nutrition counseling – learn more here.
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” (John 21:15)
About
Hannah Cai, MS, RD is a registered dietitian experienced in caring for adult and pediatric populations. Since working with an NYC hospital-based food pantry program that addressed immigrant health disparities, Hannah has felt called to promote nutrition security among underserved populations by improving access to food and culturally-sensitive, multilingual nutrition care.
Hannah’s teachings are evidence-based while her counseling is informed by biblical values. In a world where everybody seems to have an opinion on how to look, what to eat, and ways to exercise, balancing body acceptance and stewardship can feel like a dizzying burden. Encouragingly, the Maker of human bodies and food has already provided unchanging, infallible instructions to navigate these areas and live an abundant life.
Credentials
Academic Training:
Emory University
BS, Cornell University
MS, Tufts University
ALTA 40-hour Spanish Medical Interpretation Course
Clinical and Research Experience:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Immigrant Health & Cancer Disparities Department)
Children’s Specialized Hospital (Research Department)
Tufts Medical Center (Frances Stern Nutrition Center Dietetic Internship)
Rutgers Health – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Department of Pediatrics)
Values
And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8)
1. Cura Personalis & Mutuality
An ethic of care grounded in the practice of serving individuals holistically, connecting their physical needs with their mental, relational, and spiritual well-being. It is reflected in a deep appreciation and respect for the image of God each individual bears, affirming the dignity and goodness of their unique bodies.
The Maker’s Table recognizes that health outcomes are not purely self-driven; they are also affected by complex, dynamic, sociocultural, and environmental factors including family history, systemic discrimination, and the modern food environment. Christ-centered care for an individual honors the efforts and abilities the Lord apportions and prayerfully releases what cannot be controlled.
2. Social Justice
The Maker’s Table is committed to making access to nutrition care more equitable within its capacity, directing its resources towards services that will provide the most meaningful impact possible.
Courses
Available for purchase using Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards. Discounts available for patients of CHINJ-Pediatrics.
You can now preview course content on The Maker’s Table’s YouTube channel!
A Seat at the Table: A Biblical Approach to Food Freedom
Ideal for individuals and small groups.
An invitation to pursue body acceptance and stewardship through gentle nutrition.
English and Spanish
Navigating a Low Sodium Dietary Pattern
Family-friendly
Building low sodium strategies into your grocery shopping, cooking, and eating habits so that they become the default options long-term – a more sustainable and enjoyable way of living than tracking and excessive mental math.
English and Spanish
Balanced Bites
For children and families
A weight-neutral, family-wide approach towards helping kids and families get the nutrients they need to grow and thrive, develop positive mealtime behaviors, and build a healthy relationship with food.
English and Spanish
Questions?
Contact Hannah at hannah@makerstablenutrition.com.
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