Lena Beal, MS, RDN, LD, CCTD

Atlanta, Ga.

Areas of Expertise

• Cardiovascular Health
• Weight Management
• Sports Nutrition
• Women's Health
• Sustainability

Beal is a cardiovascular dietitian at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, an author and public speaker. She has experience in food science research, critical care nutrition, sports nutrition and policy. Beal served eight years as the legislative chair for both the Greater Atlanta and Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Beal's affiliations include the Georgia SHAPE Advisory Council, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, the Junior League of Atlanta and the Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior Review Board. Beal is a graduate of Southern University and A&M College and earned a master's degree from Colorado State University.

Recent Media Highlights

June 26, 2026 | VeryWellHealth
We Asked a Dietitian What to Eat for Muscle Growth—One Food Stood Out

May 18, 2026 | TODAY
To Help Lower Cholesterol, Get More of This 1 Nutrient in Your Meals, Dietitians Say

May 12, 2026 | HealthCentral
Calories and Kilocalories: What's the Difference?

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