Dr Kristen Mackenzie-shalders

Biography

Kristen MacKenzie is an accredited practicing dietitian, advanced sports dietitian and accredited sports scientist with an interest in promoting health and performance through good nutrition and exercise. She has worked for over 10 years in the industry with experience in key areas including corporate health, management, private practice and industry consulting. She has regularly consulted to elite sporting teams and state and national sporting bodies. Kristen has consistently worked in a university setting teaching sports nutrition, nutrition and physical activity, communication, food service dietetics and nutrition science. Her research interests include energy metabolism, protein metabolism, body composition, applied sports nutrition, athlete development, weight management, food service dietetics and technological advances in nutrition/athlete monitoring.

Research Interest

sports nutrition, nutrition and physical activity, communication, food service dietetics and nutrition science