Natalie B. Allen

Education

• MS, 1998, in Education from University of Missouri
• 1996, Dietetic Internship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• BS, 1995, in Dietetics from Missouri State

Teaching

• Sports Nutrition
• Medical Nutrition Therapy Lab

Research and professional interests

• Shares responsibilities between the BMS and Athletic Departments at Missouri State. Instructs senior-level classes in the dietetics program and is the team dietitian for all Missouri State athletes.  
• Background in sports nutrition, having worked with athletes of all abilities, from high school football teams to professionals  
• Experience in clinical and community dietetics:
  - Worked as a curriculum writer and educator for St. Louis schools
  - The face and voice of dietetics in the media and was a clinical dietitian at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the teaching hospital affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine
  - Wrote the curriculum for “Fun”tastic Nutrition and SNEAKERS published throughout elementary, middle and high schools in Missouri to teach nutrition to children. 
• Held numerous speaking engagements at numerous national conferences; she enjoys public speaking and making nutrition practical and applicable. 
• A Springfield native, who is proud to be an alumna of the university, attends Bears games, run 5Ks with her family and experiment in the kitchen.

Awards and honors