Division of Nutrition

Katherine A. Beals, PhD, RD, FACSM, CSSD

Kathie Beals, Ph.D., R.D., F.A.C.S.M.Faculty Position 

Associate Professor (Clinical)

Contact Information

  • Campus Office Address: HPER-N Room #208
  • Mailing Address: 250 South 1850 East #214, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
  • Telephone: (801) 581-5916
  • Facsimile: (801) 585-3874
  • E-mail: katherine.beals@hsc.utah.edu

Education

  • Ph.D. Arizona State University
  • M.S. California Polytechnic State University

  • B.A. University of California, Davis

Professional Associations

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • Sports, Cardiovasulor and Wellness Nutrition

Research Interests

  • The Female Athlete Triad
  • Eating Disorders (particularly subclinical eating disorders among athletes) 
  • Nutritional Needs and Inadequacies Among Female Athletes 
  • Energy Balance and Weight Control 
  • Carbohydrate Metabolism and the Glycemic Index 
  • Resistant Starch 
  • Nutrient Timing and Athletic Performance
  • Factors affecting satiety

Extracurricular Activities

  • Animal (Dog) Rescue & Rehabilitaion
  • Running, Swimming, Biking (triathlons)
  • Hiking
  • Skale Skiing

Teaching Philosophy

I am firm believer that there is no one single method of learning. Thus, I try to present information in a number of different ways, using a number of different instructional techniques in order to capitalize on the learning styles of as many students as possible. In addition, I believe very strongly in the application of knowledge as a means of enhancing understanding and retention. Thus, all of my courses have a very strong practical application component.

Favorite Quote

"To err is human, to forgive canine"-- Anonymous

"Dogs are our link to paradise. They do not know evil, jealously, or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring- it was peace." -Milan Kundera