Cassandra Forsythe is a PhD graduate from the #1 Kinesiology doctoral program in the US at the University of Connecticut. Originating from Northern British Columbia, Canada, she received her MS in Human Nutrition and Metabolism in 2004, and her BS in Nutrition and Food Science with distinction in 2002 from the University of Alberta in Edmonton. She is certified as a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the ADA. Her research interests are low-carbohydrate nutrition, dietary fatty acids, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, weight-loss, female-specific nutrition and training, and the female athlete triad. She enjoys weight-training, teaching boot camps for women and helping people attain a happier, healthier life. You can learn more about her at www.cassandraforsythe.com