Dietetic Internship Program Faculty at the University of Indianapolis
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Dr. Katherine Matutes
Director, Dietetics Internship Program
Assistant Professor
Kinesiology, Health & Sport Sciences
Areas of Expertise
healthy cooking emphasizing environmentally sustainable techniques, weight management, sports and cardiovascular and nutrition
Background
Katherine received her doctorate from the interdepartmental nutrition program at Purdue University with an emphasis on molecular nutrition and food science. She has a master's degree of science writing from Johns Hopkins University and is also a registered dietitian nutritionist. Her nutrition expertise includes healthy cooking emphasizing environmentally sustainable techniques, weight management, sports and cardiovascular and nutrition. To round out her health expertise, Katherine has been a certified personal trainer for thirty years and is also an advanced yoga instructor.
Education
- PhD, Interdepartmental Nutrition, Purdue University
- MA, Science Writing, Johns Hopkins University
Fun Fact
I love travel of any kind but especially when it includes camping, hiking and outdoor cooking.
Favorite Thing About UIndy
The welcoming community vibe.