Dr. Jessica Provost, PhD, RD, CSSD
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Health Sciences Program
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Biography —
Jessica Provost earned her B.S. in dietetics from Kansas State University, her M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of Kansas Medical Center, and her Ph.D. in Medical Nutrition Science from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Jessica is also a registered dietitian (RD), completing her dietetic internship at the University of Kansas Medical Center, with specialized board certification as a sports dietitian (CSSD). She is also a certified triathlon coach and yoga teacher.
Jessica has professional experience working as a sports dietitian in collegiate athletics and works with athlete clients in private practice as well. Her research interests include endurance sports nutrition needs, energy availability/metabolism, and nutrition supplements. She enjoys traveling to new food cultures with her family (husband and two kids) and loves to train for long-distance running and triathlon events.