Lena Beal, MS, RDN, LD

Atlanta, Ga.

Areas of Expertise:

• Cardiovascular Nutrition
• Enteral Nutrition
• Malnutrition
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Obesity and Weight Management

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.