Dr. Elizabeth Klingbeil

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Klingbeil is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. With a Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Georgia, she specializes in various aspects of nutrition including gut microbiome, satiety signaling, and feeding behavior. Her research examines the therapeutic properties of probiotics, the impact of potato resistant starch supplementation on preventing obesity-related co-morbidities, and the role of bacterial fermentation in improving gut intestinal barrier function. Additionally, she has explored the effects of feeding timing and intermittent fasting on gut microbial composition in animal studies. Dr. Klingbeil is also recognized as a media nutrition expert, with citations in prominent publications such as New York LIVESTRONG and Healthline. Practicing as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), she has extensive experience in outpatient weight management, bariatric surgery, and critical care nutrition. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics from Concordia College-Moorhead. Her areas of expertise include nutrition, dietetics, the gut-brain axis, and medical nutrition therapy.

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Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.