Hi, I’m Karen E. Todd, RD, CSCS, EP-C, CISSN, a Registered Dietitian and Strength and Conditioning Specialist dedicated to sharing evidence-based dietary supplement information and education.
My specialty is in Nutrition and Exercise Performance Communications, providing expert insights to both media and consumers. I serve as a Nutrition Communicator, Speaker, Spokesperson, and Brand Consultant. As The Supplement Dietitian, I’m here to help you navigate the world of nutrition and supplements with confidence and clarity.
I am a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in exercise performance and nutritional product development and education. I hold Bachelor of Science degrees in both Scientific Nutrition and Food Science Technology from Texas A&M University. I completed my Dietetic Internship at Baylor College of Medicine in Dallas and my Didactic Program in Dietetics at Texas A&M University. My second bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology focused on creating and designing new foods and products, which allowed me to combine my interests in nutrition and food science. I am a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Institute of Food Technologists, and the American Society of Nutrition.
I have a particular interest in active nutrition and am certified as a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) by the International Society of Sports Nutrition, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-EP) by the American College of Sports Medicine. I also hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Wayne Huizenga School of Business at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In addition, I am a certified scuba diver and enjoy swimming, hiking, and camping.
Currently, I serve as the Vice President of Global Brand Marketing for Kyowa Hakko, where I manage marketing and branding for health product ingredients, including dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages. I sit on the executive board of The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), chair the Foundation for CRN, and chair the Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN) initiative. I also operate TheSupplementDietitian.com as an educational resource for consumers and media, driven by my passion for how dietary supplements and nutraceutical ingredients can support everyone’s lifestyle at any stage.
Awards, Honors and Media
- Featured in Women in Wellness – The Empowering Journeys of 35 Female Leaders in Wellness by Wanta Malhotra. {Embed as hyperlink in the title above Women in Wellness: The Empowering Journeys of 35 Female Leaders in Wellness: Malhotra, Wanda, Weiner, Yitzi, Magazine, Authority: 9798884982994: Amazon.com: Books
- 2024 – Women of Distinction from Medical Marketing and Media. Hyperlink – MM+M unveils 2024 classes of Women of Distinction, Women to Watch (mmm-online.com)
- 2023 – Top Women in Health, Wellness and Beauty Excellence Award from Drug Store News Business. Hyperlink – Winners’ photo gallery: 2023 Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty | Drug Store News
- 2022 – Industry Innovator Award from PR News. – (Hyperlink- PRNEWS Top Women Awards 2022 Honorees (prnewsonline.com)
Disclosure: Karen leads the marketing and branding for health product ingredients, spanning dietary supplements functional foods and beverages.