Professor
Central Washington University
Kelly Pritchett is a Professor in Nutrition and Exercise Science at Central Washington University. As a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, she has consulted with both elite and collegiate athletes as well as with active individuals. While in college, she competed on the swimming and diving team at the University of Alabama. Pritchett serves on the leadership committee of the Academy's Sports, Health and Performance Nutrition dietetic practice group as the Social Media Coordinator, and is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine. She served as a National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for 6 years where she had the opportunity to author multiple pieces for Runner’s World and Bicycling Magazine on topics related to sports nutrition. She has authored research articles for scientific journals and presented at regional and national conferences. Her current research interests include energy availability in female athletes, post exercise nutrition for recovery, vitamin D and the athlete, and energy availability in athletes with spinal cord injury. In her spare time, she enjoys running and spending time with her three active boys.
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