Sara Forbes

Sara Forbes is a Lecturer in Nutrition and Food Sciences at UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with international clinical experience and commenced PhD research at Australian Catholic University in 2024.

Her research intersects:

• Sports nutrition interventions for athletic performance
• Environmental sustainability of food systems
• Clinical dietetics and food service management
• Dietary pattern analysis

Collaborative research includes investigations into macronutrient manipulation in elite athletes through the D-Health trial consortium and environmental impact assessments of dietary guidelines. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate nutrition courses with practical dietetics components.

Ms. Forbes maintains professional connections with sports organizations and healthcare institutions internationally.