About Cheryl Forberg, RD

Cheryl Forberg, RD, is a James Beard award-winning chef, a New York Times bestselling author and the nutritionist for NBC's "The Biggest Loser."

Cheryl received her culinary education at the California Culinary Academy (CCA) in San Francisco. After graduating from the CCA, she embarked on a European apprenticeship journey, which culminated in stints at top French restaurants from Champagne to Strasbourg. Upon return to the United States, Ms. Forberg was chosen for the opening team of Postrio, Wolfgang Puck's first venture in northern California.

Cheryl's passionate interest in healthy cooking led to an exodus from restaurant kitchens and an entrée to some of the most prestigious households in America. During this period she held the coveted position of Private Chef for Lucasfilm, Ltd., in northern California. She went on to earn a degree in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics and an RD (registered dietitian) credential from the University of California at Berkeley. As a former research dietitian at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, she had the opportunity to integrate her scientific background into recipe creation for a variety of dietary protocols. This distinctive skill set enabled her to extend her culinary expertise beyond celebrated restaurant kitchens into the creation of inspired recipes that are also healthful. She has developed a clear and concise recipe format, easily understood by novice students.

Nutritionist for "The Biggest Loser"

Cheryl co-wrote the eating plan for "The Biggest Loser." As the show's nutritionist, her role is to help overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and ultimately, their lives. She has shared cooking and nutrition tips with the contestants for ten seasons.

Additionally, Cheryl has written or contributed to a number of books in the "Biggest Loser" series, including The Biggest Loser: The Weight Loss Program, The Biggest Loser Complete Calorie Counter, The Biggest Loser: 30-Day Jump Start and The Biggest Loser Simple Swaps: 100 Easy Changes to Start Living a Healthier Lifestyle.

Author & Spokesperson

Including her contributions to the "Biggest Loser" series, Cheryl has authored or co-authored eleven books, including Positively Ageless: A 28-Day Plan for a Younger, Slimmer, Sexier You and the James Beard Award-winning New Mayo Clinic Cookbook. Cheryl's writing and recipes have appeared in mainstream culinary and health publications, including Sunset, Health, and Prevention magazines as well as the Washington Post. She is on the advisory board for Prevention magazine.