Kaela Colvard - Head Sports Dietitian - Staff Directory

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Kaela Colvard

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Head Sports Dietitian
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Kaela Colvard, MS, RD, LDN, CSSD, is a registered and licensed dietitian with a background in sports nutrition and a specialization in eating disorders. She has experience working with youth, collegiate and professional athletes to optimize their athletic potential, as well as working with clients to ensure recovery in eating disorders and improving body image. Colvard previously worked at the University of Minnesota and University of Illinois athletic departments where she worked with Division I athletes of every sport to optimize performance, recovery and injury prevention in relation to nutrition. She also managed the menus and functionality of athletic dining to ensure nutritionally optimal meals for athletic performance and recovery and worked on the Eating Disorder Treatment Team.

Education
Bachelors of Science (BS) in Dietetics, University of Minnesota (2015)
Masters of Science (MS) in Nutrition Science, University of Minnesota (2017)

Professional Certifications
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Licensed Dietitian by Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)

Professional Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group
Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association