Katrina Westphal, RD

I'm a Colorado native and currently live in Downtown Denver. I earned my Bachelors of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Colorado State University, and have over 20 years of experience practicing as a Registered Dietitian. I enjoy cooking and discovering creative ways to make recipes more colorful, nutritious, and most importantly, delicious. I have experience teaching a wide variety of nutrition education topics to diverse groups of all ages, and I love collaborating with families to identify strategies for healthy changes in the home environment. Throughout my career I've learned it is important to maintain simple, easy-to-understand nutrition education messages and concepts, focusing on nutrient-dense foods and healthy lifestyle behaviors - including stress management, sleep and physical activity. Learning to identify and establish small attainable goals is an effective strategy to successful behavior change. I can empathize with how challenging it can be to make positive lifestyle changes, and I truly believe all foods fit into a balanced lifestyle. Life is too short to feel deprived.