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About Kaitie Chakos

MS, RD, LDN (she/her/hers)

Growing up I had severe stomach pain which my mom called the “Family Stomach”. I thought that this is my body and was something I just had to “deal with”.

This pain continued until the middle of my undergraduate experience when I found myself holding a nutrition book at a local grocery store.

From that point, I was hooked. I did whatever I could to educate myself on nutrition. Over time, my pain had gone away! Through this process, I felt at peace with my body knowing that it was finally getting what it needed. That is a sensational feeling and is one that I want to share with everyone that I can. I know what it is like to feel “off”, to feel tired all of the time, to be at battle with my body. I do not want people to ever feel like they are just “dealing with” their health conditions and instead work with professionals to make changes to their lifestyle which will optimize their health.

Currently, I am a Licensed Registered Dietitian and I am continuing my nutrition education further in a Ph.D. program in that emphasizes the importance of nutrition interventions within the field of cancer research.

My Philosophy

As a Licensed Registered Dietitian, I focus on utilizing an evidence-based approach to help patients work toward their health goals. Specialties include GI issues, Women's health, and Plant-based nutrition. Having suffered from irritable bowel syndrome myself, I exhibit empathy and understanding about the process required to work toward improvement. I believe in individualized patient collaboration through nutrition counseling and education.

I also believe in the power of mindful eating as an approach to creating a positive relationship between food and our bodies.

Let’s work together

Education & Credentials

MS Nutrition

Masters in Nutrition from the University of Illinois Chicago. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in nutrition and breast cancer.
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

Publications

Poster Presentations & Abstracts

1. McLeod A, Gabel K, Chakos K, Tussing-Humphreys L, Oddo V, Variation in the Relationship Between Past Cancer History and Cognitive Performance by Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024; 8,2,102582. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.102582. [Abstract]

2. Dureja S, Tumbayar N, Ustick J, Chakos K, Jia H, Hanneke R, DiPiazza B, Datta A, Bhaumik D, Koenig MD, Man B, Tussing-Humphreys L. Adhering to a Plant-Forward Diet During Pregnancy Reduces Gestational Diabetes Risk – A Meta-Analysis. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024; 8,2,103056. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.103056 [Abstract]

6. Lin S, Cienfuegos S, Gabel K, Ezpeleta M, Mulas A, Chakos K, McStay M, Varady KA. Effect of 8-hour time-restricted eating versus daily calorie restriction on body weight and cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults with obesity. Presented at ADA Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, 2022 [Poster presentation]

7. Lin S, Cienfuegos S, Gabel K, Ezpeleta M, Mulas A, Chakos K, McStay M, Varady KA. Effects of 8-hour Time Restricted Eating for Weight Loss Over 12 Months. Presented at Obesity Week, San Diego, 2022 [Poster presentation]

8. Dureja S, Tumbayar N, Ustick J, Chakos K, Jia H, Hanneke R, DiPiazza B, Datta A, Bhaumik D, Dawn Koenig M, Man B, Tussing-Humphreys L, Burton T. Adhering to a Plant-Forward Diet During Pregnancy Reduces Gestational Diabetes Risk – A Meta Analysis. Presented at Nutrition 2024, Chicago, IL, 2024 [Poster presentation]