Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, FACSM, CSSD is an Associate Professor (clinical) in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah

Katherine Beals, PhD, RD, FACSM, CSSD is an Associate Professor (clinical) in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah where she teaches graduate courses in research methods, macro and micronutrient metabolism and sports nutrition.  In addition, Dr. Beals has provided nutritional and scientific counsel to a number of US commodity boards, including Potatoes USA, developing and directing their nutrition research programs and assisting with their nutrition communications and public relations.

Dr. Beals holds a PhD in Exercise Science and Physical Education from Arizona State University, is a Registered Dietitian, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics.  She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a frequent speaker on a variety of nutrition topics at both national and international nutrition conferences.