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Kary Woodruff is an Associate Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah. She serves as a clinical dietitian at Intermountain Health, integrating academic teaching with clinical practice. Her roles emphasize research and education in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and weight management.
Education:
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- M.S. in Sports Psychology, University of Utah
- M.S. in Sport Nutrition, University of Utah
- Ph.D. in Nutrition & Integrative Physiology, University of Utah
Research Interests: Focuses on coordinated multidisciplinary care for eating disorders and low energy availability in female athletes. Explores weight bias, malnutrition in oncology, and diet-cancer correlations through qualitative and quantitative methods.
Key Contributions: Her 2024 studies highlighted the efficacy of outpatient multidisciplinary care for anorexia nervosa and malnutrition's impact on cancer mortality. Earlier work (2020) analyzed patient experiences in eating disorder treatment and dietary trends in cancer research.
Awards & Honors:
- 2024 Teacher of the Year, Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology
- 2023 Fellow, Academy of Health Science Educators
- 2023 NDEP West Coast Region Outstanding Educator Award
- 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Health
Leadership & Service: Serves on the American Academy of Pediatrics Eating Disorder Workgroup and as Treasurer of the Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Active in curriculum development and interprofessional education initiatives.
