Joseph Gonzales, R.D.

Joseph Gonzales, R.D., is a staff dietitian for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s Cancer Project, which promotes cancer prevention and survival through a better understanding of cancer causes, particularly the link between nutrition and cancer.

Gonzales is currently establishing validated dietary guidelines for cancer prevention and survival based on the latest research in nutrition and preventive medicine. He is also conducting a study on the effectiveness of nutrition and cooking classes by observing lifestyle and dietary changes helpful for cancer prevention.

His background includes developing and monitoring nutrition care plans for a variety of health organizations, including Image Reborn, a retreat center for women diagnosed with breast cancer. At Image Reborn, Gonzales assisted in preparing meals and discussing plant-based diets for cancer survival. Gonzales also volunteered with a diabetes lifestyle intervention program at the Diabetes Wellness Center in the Marshall Islands. In this program, he conducted cooking demonstrations, developed healthful standardized recipes, administered and evaluated blood glucose screenings, and helped people with diabetes understand the correlation between diet and diabetes.

Gonzales earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition at Bastyr University and completed his supervised dietetic internship through the Coordinated Program of Dietetics at Washington State University.

As an advocate for optimal health and fitness, he enjoys playing ice hockey, golfing, and being outdoors.