About

Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, CSSD, FAAP, FACSM is on a mission to help families thrive. She does this through many roles including as an award-winning author, pediatrician and registered dietitian, and educator. She helps families improve health in 5 key areas (nutrition, activity, sleep, stress management, and screen time limits) as the founder and director of the Children's Primary Care Medical Group W.E.L.L. nutrition clinic and Walk with a Doc-Carlsbad. She helps pediatricians optimize their care for children affected by obesity as the incoming-chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Obesity. She teaches college students about nutrition as an adjunct assistant professor UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. She is a doctor for children, adolescents, and young adults and a support to their parents from the time they bring a newborn home from the hospital to when they send a young adult off to college. 

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Education and Awards.

Dr. Natalie Muth graduated from UCLA with majors in psychology and physiological sciences with college honors, summa cum laude, and Phi Beta Kappa. She earned a Master of Public Health in nutrition at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill completing her master thesis on childhood obesity screening in schools based on her work at the CDC’s Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity. She graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine where she was awarded the Davis Pediatric Student Scholar, recognition given to the most promising medical student planning to specialize in pediatrics. She completed her training in pediatrics at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital in the Community Health and Advocacy Training track. Dr. Natalie Muth is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and a certified specialist in sports dietetics.

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Publications and Appearances.

Dr. Natalie Muth is the author of five books and over 100 publications and several book chapters. She has been quoted in Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, NPR, CNN, Washington Post, Real Simple magazine, and many other media outlets and has made many television appearances including Good Morning America, ABC Worlds News Now, NBC Los Angeles, San Diego Living, among others. She is a seasoned presenter and keynote speaker having presented at the national conferences for the American Academy of Pediatrics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Public Health Association, IDEA Fitness, and more.  Learn More 

Expert Committees.

Widely recognized for her expertise in childhood obesity, nutrition, fitness, and behavior change, Dr. Natalie Muth is an elected member of the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Obesity, member of the Institute of Medicine Integrated Clinical and Social Systems for the Prevention and Management of Obesity Innovation Collaborative, and member of the healthcare sector workgroup of the National Physical Activity Plan. 

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Passion.

Dr. Natalie Muth is committed to helping every child and family thrive. She is a strong advocate for systems and communities that support prevention and wellness across the lifespan, beginning at -9 months of age. She supports and advocates for integration of clinic and community systems and resources. She is passionate about helping families thrive (and having fun doing it). She practices what she preaches every day as lives and plays with her husband and kids in North County San Diego.