Whitney Linsenmeyer, PhD, RD, LD

St. Louis, Mo.

Areas of Expertise

• Transgender Health
• Research Methods in Nutrition Science
• Culinary Nutrition
• Fad Diets

Linsenmeyer is an assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University. Her research and clinical practice centers on gender-affirming nutrition care for the transgender community. Her nutrition courses include advanced nutrition, critical readings of research material, foundations in nutrition and innovation in dietetics practice. Linsenmeyer is a member of the Academy's Research and Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors dietetic practice groups. She is a graduate of Saint Louis University where she earned a master's degree in nutrition and culinary entrepreneurship and a doctorate in higher education administration.

Recent Media Highlights

June 23, 2026 | KMOV-TV
Hydrating with Healthy Snacks

June 23, 2026 | AOL.com
Why You Should Marinate Your Chicken in Yogurt, According to Experts

April 29, 2026 | AOL.com
7 Foods with Even More Fiber Than Prunes, According to Nutritionists

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