Natalie Allen

Academic Interests

Natalie shares her responsibilities between the BMS and Athletic Departments at Missouri State.  Her academic interests are in Sports Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy. She teaches senior-level classes in the dietetics program.  Natalie is also the team dietitian for all Missouri State athletes. 

Top Scholarly Accomplishments

Natalie wrote “Fun”tastic Nutrition and SNEAKERS curriculum for elementary, middle and high school students.  This curriculum is published and used in schools throughout Missouri to teach nutrition to children.  She has been a national speaker at numerous conferences on various nutrition topics.

Previous Experience

• Clinical Dietitian at Barnes-Jewish Hospital which is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine
• Dietitian for various professional sports teams
• Curriculum Specialist for BJC HealthCare delivering nutrition education to K-12 students

Hometown

Springfield, MO

Hobbies

Attending the Bears basketball games with her family, running and trying new recipes

Future Goals and Aspirations

• Educate MSU athletes on how to use nutrition to enhance performance and prevent injury. 
• Help MSU dietetics students learn how to make nutrition information practical and instill a love of dietetics in them.

Life Outside the University

Married to her husband, whom she met while at student at Missouri State University, as he was her organic chemistry lab partner.  Together, they have two children.