Kristen Smith, MS, RD, LD

Atlanta, Ga.

Areas of Expertise:

• Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
• Family Nutrition
• Food Allergies 
• Protein 
• Recipe Development and Makeovers

Smith is the bariatric surgery coordinator for Piedmont Healthcare and author of a blog that promotes healthful eating for the entire family. She is a fundraising co-chair for the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; a member of the Academy's Weight Management dietetic practice group; the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Society and the Obesity Action Coalition. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and earned a master's degree from New York University.