Chrissy Carroll, RD, MPH - Verywell Fit Menu Verywell Fit Nutrition Weight Management Nutrition Facts Nutrition Basics Diets Meal Plans Meal Delivery Services View All News Fitness and Nutrition What to Buy How We Test Products Fitness Gear Nutrition Products Tools Recipe Nutrition Calculator Weight Loss Calorie Goal BMI Calculator Body Fat Percentage Calculator Calories Burned by Activity Daily Calories Burned Pace Calculator About Us Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Search Chrissy Carroll, RD, MPH Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, Blogger, Writer Expertise Nutrition, Fitness Education Boston University, University of Massachusetts at Amherst facebook twitter linkedin Highlights Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon CoachSpirited blogger and social media enthusiast at Snacking in SneakersFreelance writer and nutrition communications consultant with an MPH in nutritionAuthor of Eat to Peak: Sports Nutrition for Runners and Triathletes Experience Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer with more than 10 years of experience in the nutrition and fitness industry. She began her career in nutrition education, working in the public school setting for several years before branching out on an entrepreneurial path. Today, Chrissy can be found running her food & fitness blog, acting as a nutrition communications consultant for food brands, and contributing as a freelance writer for several publications. Much of her content is centered on running and triathlon – including training tips and nutrition advice for active women – as Chrissy is a marathoner and triathlete herself. Combining her professional and personal passions, earned her USAT Level I Triathlon Coach certification in 2016. She is also the author of Eat to Peak: Sports Nutrition for Runners and Triathletes. You can connect with Chrissy on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest! Education Chrissy holds a Bachelors of Nutrition Science from Boston University and a Masters of Public Health Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is a Registered Dietitian, and is licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts. Chrissy also is a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and holds a Level I Triathlon Coach certification from USA Triathlon. About Verywell Fit Verywell Fit, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, nutrition and fitness destination that provides science-backed information and tools to empower people to take realistic steps towards a healthier life. We reach more than 150 million readers annually. Verywell Fit content is fact checked and reviewed by our Review Board for accuracy and integrity. Learn more about us and our editorial process. Learn More About our Process More From Chrissy Carroll, RD, MPH Is That Gatorade You’re Sipping Actually Harming Your Health? How Flexible Is the Flexitarian Diet Really? What You Should Know About Invert Sugar What Is an Ultramarathon? What Is Weight Watchers? 15 Tips to Help You Avoid Stomach Cramps on Your Next Run Getting Started With the Mediterranean Diet Legs Feeling Heavy On Your Runs? Here's What You Need to Fix Now The Complete Beginner's Guide to Sprint Triathlon Training Eat to Compete: Triathlon Nutrition Tips You Need to Know Is There Formaldehyde Lurking in Your Favorite Foods? 9 Size-Inclusive Activewear Brands That Celebrate Body Positivity The Complete Guide to Duathlon Training for Beginners Pros and Cons of the Mediterranean Diet Is the Mediterranean Diet Better Than Other Diet? Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin A Palmitate Does Soy Milk Affect Estrogen Levels? Is Taking Caffeine Anhydrous Safe for Exercise Performance? What Is the Mediterranean Diet? Paleo Diet vs. Other Diets: Which Is Best? What to Expect on the Mediterranean Diet Is It Safe to Take Expired Vitamins? The Benefits of Heat Therapy for Injuries Is Your Fitness Instructor The Right Fit For You? Weight Watchers vs. Other Diets: Which Is Best? The Ultimate Guide to Dairy-Free Ice Creams View More When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All