KATHERINE A. BEALS, PhD, RD, FACSM, CSSD portrait
  • Associate Professor (Clinical), Nutrition & Integrative Physiology

Research Statement

Dr Beals believes that research should be application based; in other words, doing research for research sake is meaningless unless you can directly apply the findings to improve health, performance, etc.

Research Keywords

  • Weight management
  • Satiety
  • Female athlete triad
  • Energy Availability
  • Eating disorders
  • Bone density

Presentations

  • Potatoes and Athletic Performance- World Potato Congress 2022. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/03/2022.
  • Ketogenic Diets & Athletic Performance- Salt Lake Community College Health and Fitness Professionals Workshop . Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/10/2018.
  • The Carbohydrate Conundrum: Are carbs essential or obsolete to health, fitness and athletic performance? ACSM's International Health and Fitness Summit . Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/05/2018.
  • Bealsk KA, Nalder B. Energy availability and bone mineral density in male cyclists compared to non-athletic controls. ACSM National Meeting. Indianapolis, IN. June 2013. Poster, Presented, 06/2013.
  • The female athlete: Nutritional and health concerns. Fellowship on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine Module XIX-A Conference. September 2012. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/2012.
  • Beals K, Henderson K, Dorais J. Association between energy availability, menstrual function and bone health in female endurance athletes. ACSM National Conference. 2012. Other, Presented, 06/02/2012.
  • How low can you go? Energy availability, performance and health in female athletes. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/21/2012.
  • Henderson K and Beals K. Assessment of the range of energy availabilities and the prevalence of low energy availability among female endurance athletes. SCAN Symposium. 2012. Poster, Presented, 04/20/2012.
  • Understanding and implementing the new dietary guidelines and Myplate. FACS Nutrition and Food Science Conference. June 2011. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/2011.
  • Nutritional considerations for preventing and treating female athletes at risk for low energy availability. SWACSM Meeting. November 2009. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/2009.
  • Game Over: Helping athletes transition out of sport. ACSM National Meeting. Seattle, WA. June 2009. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/2009.
  • An Update on Satiety: Helping Clients Say “When”. Philadelphia, PA. September 29-October 2, 2008. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/2008.
  • Fueling Performance. Nutrition for Cycling. USOC Master Coaches Workshop. Colorado Springs, CO. January 25-26, 2008. Invited Talk/Keynote, Submitted, 01/2008.
  • Creating a “Dream Team”. Developing a Multidisciplinary Team for Managing Athletes with Eating Disorders. Academy for Eating Disorders-Athlete Special Interest Group Conference. October 19, 2007. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/2007.
  • Global Issues Impacting the Potato industry. South African Potato Congress. Annual meeting. September 16-21, 2007. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/2007.
  • Nutrition Trends and Public Dietary Goals: What’s in Store for the 2010 Dietary Guidelines? International Association of Culinary Professionals. Annual International Conference. Chicago, IL 11-14, 2007. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 07/2007.
  • Eating Disorders Screening and Management. College Athletic Training Society, Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. May 17-19, 2007. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/2007.
  • The Glycemic Index: Should it Guide the Athlete’s Carbohydrate Selection Before, During and After Exercise? SCAN Annual Symposium. Austin, TX. April 13-17, 2007. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/2007.
  • Managing Disordered Eating in Athletes: Identification and Referral. National Athletic Training Association Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA. June 2006. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/2006.
  • Prevalence, Medical Issues, and Treatment Approaches of Athletes with Bulimia Nervosa and Related Disorders: Identification, Approach and Referral American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. June 2006. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/2006.
  • The Glycemic Index: Research Meets Reality. California Dietetic Association Meeting. May 2006. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/2006.
  • The Female Athlete Triad: An Update. SCAN 2006 Symposium. March 2006. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/2006.
  • Identifying and Treating Disordered Eating In Athletes. National Athletic Training Association Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN. June 2005. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/2005.
  • The Glycemic Index:– Is it the gold standard when choosing foods for exercise? The Winning Edge- Sport Nutrition Workshop. (Presented by the University of AZ Cooperative Extension) Phoenix and Tucson AZ, November 19, 2004. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/2004.
  • Special Issues in Weight Management – Disordered Eating. The Winning Edge- Sport Nutrition Workshop. (Presented by the University of AZ Cooperative Extension) Phoenix and Tucson AZ, November 19, 2004. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/2004.
  • Sports Nutrition- Teleconference Network of Texas- Nutrition Update Series. March 17, 2004. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/2004.
  • Fad Diets: Facts and Myths. University of Texas- Nutrition Updates (This is an audio conference that attracts dietitians and health professionals from all over the country). San Antonio Texas (via Muncie IN). March 19, 2003. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/2003.
  • Evaluating Nutritional Supplements and Ergogenic Aids. University of Texas- Nutrition Updates (This is an audio conference that attracts dietitians and health professionals from all over the country). San Antonio Texas (via Muncie IN). Nov. 20, 2002 . Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/2002.
  • Beals K. Disordered eating and menstrual dysfunction in elite triathletes. SW ACSM. Las Vegas, NV. Nov. 16-18, 2002. Presentation, Presented, 11/2002.
  • Identifying and Combating Nutrition Fraud and Quackery Phi Upsilon Omicron Conclave 2002, Muncie, IN. Sep. 23, 2002. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 09/2002.
  • Sports Nutrition for Coaches. Central Indiana Sports Medicine, Muncie, IN. Aug. 2002. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/2002.
  • Nutritional Aspects of the Female Athlete Triad. Indiana Dietetic Association Fall Meeting (Sponsored by the National Dairy Council). Lafayette, IN. Nov. 9, 2001. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/2001.
  • Riggs AJ, Coppess D, Beals KA. Calories vs. composition: The effects of dietary alterations on anthropometric measures and biochemical parameters on overweight women. American Dietetic Association National Conference. St Louis, MO. Oct. 2001. Presentation, Presented, 10/2001.
  • Beals KA. Prevalence of risk factors for the female athlete triad. American Dietetic Association National Conference. Denver, CO. Oct. 16-20, 2000. Presentation, Presented, 10/2000.
  • Willis T, Beals KA. The zone diet vs. a traditional weight loss diet: effects on weight loss and blood lipid levels. American Dietetic Association National Conference. Denver, CO. Oct. 16-20, 2000 . Presentation, Presented, 10/2000.
  • Soracco K, Beals KA. Weight loss practices, eating behaviors, nutrient intake, and supplement use of high school wresters. Indiana Dietetic Association Spring Meeting. Indianapolis, IN April 12-13, 2000. Presentation, Presented, 07/2000.
  • Beals KA, Friesen C, Chezem JC. Status of obesity and weight loss practices in Indiana: Results of the 1998 Indiana behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS). Indiana Public Health Association Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN. Apr. 18-20, 2000. Presentation, Presented, 04/2000.
  • Where’s the Beef? The Truth About Low-Carbohydrate, High-Protein Diets. Purdue Cooperative Extension Faculty. West Lafayette, IN. Feb. 15, 2000. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/2000.
  • Medical Complications of the Female Athlete Triad. Central Indiana Orthopedic Specialists team physician meeting. Muncie, IN. Aug. 12, 1999. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 08/1999.
  • Beals K. The female athlete triad: Current screening and prevention strategies used by NCAA division I schools. American College of Sports Medicine National Conference, Seattle, WA, June 1999. Presentation, Presented, 06/1999.
  • Facts & Fallacies Regarding the Popular Fad Diets. Central Indiana Dietetics Association Meeting. Fort Wayne, IN. May 20, 1999. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 05/1999.
  • Nutritional Concepts & Weight Management. ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop Indianapolis, IN. Oct. 12-13, 1998 . Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/1998.
  • New Guidelines for the Treatment of Obesity: An Update. East Central Indiana Dietetics Association Fall Meeting. Muncie, IN. Oct. 6, 1998. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 10/1998.
  • Should you be in the Zone? Indiana Nutrition Council. Indianapolis, IN. Mar. 13, 1998. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/1998.
  • The Trend to Do High Protein Diets. Arizona Nutrition Council. Phoenix, AZ. Nov. 12, 1996. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 11/1996.

Grants, Contracts & Research Gifts

  • NuSkin Weight Management Project. PI: Katherine Beals. Co-PI(s): Julie Metos. NuSkin, 09/2013 - present. Total project budget to date: $12,000.00

Languages

  • English, fluent.

Publications

  • Beals, KA (2018). Potatoes, Nutrition and Health . (pp. 1-9). Vol. 6. American Journal of Potato Research. Published, 12/2018.
  • Beals, KA and Mitchell A. Recent recommendations and current controversies in sport nutrition. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Online First. December 18, 2013 as doi:10.1177/1559827613513410. Published, 12/18/2013.
  • Beals, KA and Mitchell A. Recent recommendations and current controversies in sport nutrition. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Online First. December 18, 2013 as doi:10.1177/1559827613513410. Published, 12/2013.
  • Harris L and Beals K. Sport Nutrition for the Elite Athlete. Lifestyle Medicine 2nd edition. J Rippe (ed). Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press. 2013. Published, 07/2013.
  • Nutritional Needs of Female Athletes: From Research to Practice. K.A. Beals (ed). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 2013. Published, 07/2013.
  • Harris L and Beals K. Sport Nutrition for the Elite Athlete. Lifestyle Medicine 2nd edition. J Rippe (ed). Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press. 2013. Published, 07/2013.
  • Nutritional Needs of Female Athletes: From Research to Practice. K.A. Beals (ed). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 2013. Published, 04/2013.
  • Beals K. Disordered Eating In Athletes. In: Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 5th Edition. C Rosenbloom (ed.). The American Dietetic Association: Chicago, IL. 2011. Published, 12/15/2011.
  • Beals K. Disordered Eating In Athletes. In: Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 5th Edition. C Rosenbloom (ed.). The American Dietetic Association: Chicago, IL. 2011. Published, 07/2011.
  • Beals K. Minerals and Exercise. In: Nutrition for Health and Performance 2nd Edition. Manore MM and Thompson JA. (Eds). 2010. Published, 07/2010.
  • The Hidden Faces of Eating Disorders and Body Image Disturbances. Reel J and Beals KA. (eds) Reston, VA, NAGWS. 2009. Published, 07/2009.
  • Reel J and Beals KA. The Hidden Faces of Eating Disorders and Body Image Disturbances. Reston, VA, NAGWS. 2009. Published, 2009.
  • Beals K. Minerals and Exercise. In: Nutrition for Health and Performance 2nd Edition. Manore MM, Meyer N, and Thompson JA. (Eds). 2009, pp.337-360. Published, 2009.
  • Beals KA, Manore MM. Nutrition concerns of female athletes. In: Sport Nutrition and Metabolism. MacLaren D (Ed). UK. 2008. Published, 07/2008.
  • Beals KA, Meyer NL. Female athlete triad update.Clinics in Sports Medicine: Sports Nutrition Update. (Bonci, L. editor). 2007; 26:69-90. Published, 07/2007.
  • Beals KA. Disordered eating in athletes. In: Clinical Sport Nutrition. Burke L and Deakin V (eds).Sydney, Aus. McGraw-Hill Companies. 2006, pp. 201-220. Published, 07/2006.
  • Beals KA, Hill A. Prevalence of disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density among US collegiate athletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 2006;16:1-23. Published, 07/2006.
  • Manore MM, Beals K. Dietary Assessment. In: Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 4rd Edition. M. Dunford (ed.). The American Dietetic Association: Chicago, IL. 2005, pp 145-159. Published, 07/2005.
  • Beals KA, Warner SE. The female athlete triad. In: Ensuring the health of active and athletic girls and women. Ransdell, L. & Petlichkoff, L. (Eds.) Reston, VA: National Association for Girls and Women in Sport. 2005, pp 205-232. Published, 07/2005.
  • Beals, K. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). In: Guide to World Nutrition and Health. James, DCS. (ed). New York, NY. McMacMillan Reference, USA. Published, 07/2005.
  • Beals K. Disordered Eating In Athletes. In: Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 4th Edition. M. Dunford (ed.). The American Dietetic Association: Chicago, IL. 2005, pp 336-354. Published, 07/2005.
  • Dooly C, Beals K. Physical fitness Assessment. In: Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 4rd Edition. M. Dunford (ed.). The American Dietetic Association: Chicago, IL. 2005, pp 160-176. Published, 07/2005.
  • Beals K. Disordered Eating in Athletes: A Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics Publishers. 2004. Published, 07/2004.
  • Beals K. Eating disorder and menstrual dysfunction screening and treatment programs employed by NCAA division I schools. The Physician and Sports Medicine. 2003;31:33-38. Published, 07/2003.
  • Beals K. Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the most muscular of them all. Disordered eating and body image disturbances in male athletes. ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal. 2003;7:6-11. Published, 07/2003.
  • Beals KA, Manore MM. Disorders of the female athlete triad among collegiate athletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 2002;12:281-293. Published, 07/2002.
  • Beals KA. Eating behaviors, nutritional status, and menstrual function in elite female adolescent volleyball players. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2002;102:1293-1296. Published, 07/2002.
  • Beals K. Nutritional concerns of adolescent athletes. In: Nutritional Applications in Exercise and Sport. I. Wolinsky and J. Driskell. (eds). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 2000, pp. 59-80. Published, 07/2000.
  • Beals K, Manore MM. Health screening and medical evaluation. In: Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 3rd Edition. C. Rosenbloom (ed.). The American Dietetic Association: Chicago, IL. 2000, pp. 149-156. Published, 07/2000.
  • Beals K, Manore MM. Dietary assessment. In: Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 3rd Edition. C. Rosenbloom (ed.). The American Dietetic Association: Chicago, IL. 2000, pp. 157-168. Published, 07/2000.
  • Beals K, Manore MM. Physical fitness assessment. In: Sports Nutrition: A Guide for the Professional Working with Active People. 3rd Edition. C. Rosenbloom (ed.) The American Dietetic Association: Chicago, IL. 2000, pp. 169-184. Published, 07/2000.
  • Beals K. Subclinical eating disorders in female athletes: Ensuring the health of active girls and women. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 2000; 71: 23-29. Published, 07/2000.
  • Beals K, Manore MM. Behavioral, physical, and psychological characteristics of female athletes with subclinical eating disorders. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, 10:128-143, 2000. Published, 07/2000.
  • Beals K, Manore MM. Subclinical eating disorders in physically active women. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 14:14-29, 1999. Published, 07/1999.
  • Beals K, Brey R. The female athlete triad: what school health professionals should know. Journal of School Health. 69:337-340, 1999. Published, 07/1999.
  • Beals K, Manore MM. Nutritional status of female athletes with subclinical eating disorders. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 98:419-425; 1998. Published, 07/1998.
  • Corbin CB, Welk G, Cuddihy T, Feyrer-Melk S, Munro R, Beals K, Tomson L, George J. Position statement: Physical fitness, and physical activity patterns of physical education teachers. NASPE Supplement: Update, Sept/Oct. 1994, i. Published, 11/1994.
  • Beals K, Manore MM. Prevalence and consequences of subclinical eating disorders in female athletes. International Journal of Sports Nutrition. 4:175-195; 1994. Published, 07/1994.