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Sarah Pflugradt
Sarah is an O2X Nutrition Specialist and registered dietitian who believes that everyone has the potential to perform at a higher level and channel their inner athlete. With a background in clinical dietetics, WIC, and private practice, she is currently an adjunct professor in the Department of Health Studies at American University, focusing on advancing health promotion through knowledge of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits. As a sought-after expert in nutrition communication, Sarah is a nutrition content editor at EatingWell and is a published author of two books. She has a strong foundation in performance nutrition and provides education for high school athletes and parents. Sarah has a PhD in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University—Chicago, where her research focused on the home food environment of competitive swimmers. As an Air Force veteran and military spouse, Sarah’s commitment to veterans’ health is evident in her volunteer work as a nutrition contributor to Team RWB. In her free time, she enjoys running, writing, cooking, and watching her three high-energy teenagers compete in sports.