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 Karrie loves her
job and decided at the age of 11 to become a dietitian. Since that time
she has dedicated her life to helping people have a better relationship
and understanding of food.
Karrie's own personal love for cooking, athletics and overall wellness
is reflected in the way she practices and the concepts she presents to
her clients.
She graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos with a bachelors
of science in Food & Nutrition. She was accepted into a dietetic
internship and has successfully completed the registration examination
to become a registered dietitian. She is also licensed by the State of
Texas.
She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the dietetic
practice group SCAN. SCAN's members are dietitians with an expertise
Karrie is a board Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics (CSSD). The
CSSD is offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for
registered dietitians (RDs) who have specialized experience in sports
dietetics. Being Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics
designates specific knowledge, skills, and expertise for competency in
sports dietetics practice. For more information on the role of sports
dietitians please refer to the following website:
http://www.scandpg.org/sports-dietitian-job-description/
She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the dietetic
practice group SCAN. SCAN's members are dietitians with an expertise in
the role of nutrition in: Sports performance, cardiovascular health,
wellness and weight management, and disordered eating prevention and
treatment. She is also a member of the National Eating Disorders
Association (NEDA). She is a previous monthly contributor to South Texas
Fitness & Health Magazine and was featured on the cover of the July 2006
issue. Karrie has provided numerous lectures on a variety of nutrition
topics for private companies as well as organizations such as the
American Heart Association.
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