Iraki Nutrition Podcast

Cassandra Forsythe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). She holds her PhD in Kinesiology from UCONN and her MS in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of Alberta, Canada, with an extensive academic publication record. She is also a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is a mother, entrepreneur, author, teacher, and fitness and health enthusiast. She’s certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, is a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), through NASM, and is trained as a Functional Movement Screen I (FMS) Specialist, Kettlebell Athletics Specialist, and Ultimate Sandbag Training Specialist. She has authored two nationally published books for women, “The New Rules of Lifting for Women” (2008, Avery), and “Women’s Health Perfect Body Diet” (2008, Rodale). She’s also written for and been quoted in major magazines such as Oxygen, Women’s Health,