Compassionate Care, Evidence-Based Nutrition
About Dr. Kaitie Chakos PhD, MS, RD, LDN
Science-Driven Nutrition for Women’s Wellness
Dr. Kaitie Chakos is a Licensed Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Scientist with a PhD in Human Nutrition. She is passionate about helping women thrive through every stage of life, with a focus on fertility and preconception nutrition, pregnancy and postpartum recovery, PCOS, endometriosis, and menopause.
Dr. Chakos brings a personal passion to women’s health and is committed to reducing the risk of adverse outcomes through evidence-based nutrition strategies. Her approach combines medical nutrition therapy, nutritional counseling, and patient education with empathy, collaboration, and a focus on building a positive relationship with food through mindful eating and gentle nutrition practices.
In addition to her women’s health expertise, Dr. Chakos has training in oncology nutrition and continues to contribute to research on breast cancer risk reduction, treatment support, and survivorship. She also has expertise in intermittent fasting, plant-based nutrition, gut health, and metabolic wellness.
Specialties
Women’s Health | Intermittent Fasting & Metabolic Health | Plant-Based Nutrition | Mindful Eating | Medical Nutrition Therapy | Nutritional Counseling
Credentialed and licensed as Kaitlin Chakos Rodriguez, PhD, MS, RD, LDN; known to patients and colleagues as Dr. Kaitie Chakos.
My Philosophy
As a Licensed Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Scientist, I use an evidence-based and compassionate approach to help patients achieve their health goals. I bring empathy and understanding to the process of healing and creating sustainable change. My personal journey drives my purpose: to help women feel empowered in their bodies through every transition.
I believe in individualized, collaborative care—working together through nutrition counseling and education to develop strategies that fit each person’s life. At the core of my practice is mindful eating, which I view as a powerful tool for fostering a positive relationship with food and honoring the connection between nourishment and overall well-being.
Education & Credentials
-
PhD Nutrition
PhD in Nutrition from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Her doctoral research examined time-restricted eating during chemotherapy, dietary interventions for body composition and quality of life, and the role of neighborhood environment in weight change during treatment.
-
Registered Dietitian
Licensed, Registered Dietitian seeing patients via telehealth through Married to Health.
-
Additional Training
Holds additional training in Obesity for Pediatrics and Adults, Commission of Dietetic Registration
Featured Publications
Alongside patient care, I contribute to the scientific community with publications in intermittent fasting, cancer nutrition, and metabolic wellness. Impact of Diet Modifications on Body Weight, Body Composition, Treatment Outcomes, and Quality of Life During Primary Treatment for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review (PubMed)
Narrative Review of Lifestyle Interventions in Breast Cancer Survivors: Current Evidence and Future Directions (PubMed)
The Effect of Mediterranean Diet Adherence on the Relationship Between Cognitive Performance and Cancer Survivorship (PubMed)
Time-Restricted Eating Without Calorie Counting for Weight Loss in a Racially Diverse Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial (PubMed)
Lectures and Invited Talks
Nutrition, Lifestyle, Gut Health, and Breast Cancer, Good Gut Live Podcast (YouTube)
Lifestyle Modifications During Primary Treatment for Breast Cancer, University of Illinois Chicago
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Time-Restricted Eating and Time-Restricted Eating with a Mediterranean Diet During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer, University of Illinois Chicago
Intermittent Fasting and Cancer, University of Illinois Chicago
Innovative nutrition therapies during and after cancer treatment, University of Illinois Chicago
Make An Appointment
Follow me on Instagram and TikTok for plant-based recipes and education
Interested in working together?
I’m passionate about helping women feel supported, empowered, and confident in their health journey. Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy, navigating hormonal health, recovering postpartum, or managing cancer concerns, I’d love to support you with nutrition strategies rooted in both science and compassion.
