Scholars

Instructional Associate Professor, Didactic Program in Dietetics Director

Positions:

Instructional Associate Professor, Didactic Program in Dietetics Director, Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

overview

Dr. Beathard's research program aim is to participate in interdisciplinary collaborations that investigate the role of nutrition in overall health and cognitive performance. As a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), her expertise and interests are in the application of dietary interventions to prevent, reduce, and manage complications associated with obesity-related complications associated with obesity-related chronic disease. Most recent research has focus on the influence of various nutrients, including lutein and zeaxanthin, and foods on the impact of brain function, eye health, and cognitive performance.

Additional research interests are in mentoring relationships between dietetic students and RDNs. She is a co-collaborator in the RD Mentorship Program.

education and training

Ph.D. in Nutrition, Texas A&M University System - (College Station, Texas, United States) 2021
M.S. in Nutrition, Texas Woman's University - (Houston, Texas, United States) 1990
B.S. in Food Science and Technology, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) 1986

selected publications

Academic Articles13

Goulart, J. B., Aitken, L. S., Siddiqui, S., Cuevas, M., Cardenas, J., Beathard, K. M., & Riechman, S. E. (2023). Nutrition, lifestyle, and cognitive performance in esport athletes.. Frontiers in Nutrition. 10, 1120303.
Beathard, K. M., Georghiades, N., Goulart, J. B., Riviere, A. J., Sullivan, C., Mascarro, M., & Riechman, S. E. (2023). The impact of nutrition on visual cognitive performance in the nutrition, vision, and cognition in sport study.. Frontiers in Nutrition. 10, 1208890.
Nichols, J., Countryman, J., Bell, C., Culpepper, E., McCary, K., Beathard, K., & Hicks-Roof, K. (2022). Expanding the Reach of Nutrition Students and Professionals Through Virtual Mentoring via the RD Mentorship Program. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 122(9), a18-A18.
Goulart, J., Aitken, L., Siddiqui, S., Cardenas, J., Cuevas, M., Riechman, S., & Beathard, K. (2022). Nutrition, Vision, and Cognition in Sport: E-Sport Gaming Athletes. Current Developments in Nutrition. 6(Suppl 1), 789-789.
Hicks-Roof, K., & Beathard, K. (2022). A Mentoring Program Builds the Bridge with Nutrition Students and Healthcare Professionals.. Journal of Allied Health. 51(1), 31-37.