Buchra Khouri
About Buchra Khouri
Buchra Khouri is a Registered Dietitian based in San Diego, California, with experience in various healthcare settings. She specializes in creating personalized lifestyle modification programs and offers nutrition counseling for chronic conditions.
Work at Foodsmart
Buchra Khouri currently serves as a Registered Dietitian at Foodsmart, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she crafts tailored lifestyle modification programs that focus on behavioral change. Her work emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition strategies to improve health outcomes. Khouri utilizes her expertise to engage with clients and provide them with effective dietary guidance.
Current Role at Neighborhood Healthcare
Since 2024, Buchra Khouri has been working as a Registered Dietitian at Neighborhood Healthcare in San Diego, California. In this capacity, she provides nutrition counseling and support to patients, addressing various health concerns. Her role involves developing individualized nutrition plans that cater to the specific needs of her patients, particularly those with chronic conditions.
Dietetic Internship Experience
Buchra Khouri has completed several dietetic internships that have contributed to her professional development. She interned at Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank for two months in 2022, where she gained practical experience in community nutrition. In 2023, she undertook internships at Coronado Unified School District and Family Health Centers of San Diego, each lasting two months. Additionally, she completed a one-month internship at WIC American Red Cross in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Buchra Khouri holds a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Kalamoon, which she completed from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Dietetics/Dietitian from Viterbo University between 2021 and 2023. Additionally, she earned an Advanced Diploma in Nutrition Sciences from The College for Nutrition in the UK in 2014. Her educational background supports her proficiency in nutrition counseling and dietary planning.
Nutrition Counseling and Social Media Engagement
Buchra Khouri specializes in providing dedicated nutrition counseling for patients with chronic conditions such as obesity, eating disorders, heart disease, and diabetes. She is proficient in utilizing social media platforms to deliver impactful nutrition services and produces engaging content on Instagram to enhance nutritional knowledge among her followers. Her global experience in dietetics has broadened her understanding of diverse cultural foods and eating habits, which informs her practice.