CARA HARBSTREET, MS RD LD, is a Kansas City-based Intuitive Eating Registered Dietitian and nationally recognized food and nutrition expert. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Southeast Missouri State University. She went on to complete her Dietetic Internship and Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition at The University of Kansas Medical Center. Upon completion, Cara worked in community nutrition, corporate wellness, retail, and outpatient clinical settings. In 2016, Cara founded her private practice and began focusing on sports nutrition, intuitive eating, and applying the Health At Every Size (HAES) model for clients in the Kansas City area. Since then, she has expanded into virtual and telehealth services and serves as a consultant and nutrition communications expert. Cara is also an active volunteer in the dietetics field, serving as a multiyear Board Member for the Kansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) Dietetic Practice Group. She currently resides in Kansas City with her husband, dog, and two cats, all of whom enjoy the benefits of her culinary adventures in the kitchen.