Description:  There has been a rise in people advocating for low carbohydrate diets to aid in weight loss, which leads to the question of whether carbohydrates are the real culprit for our weight gain.  Many Americans consume at least 50% of their diet from carbohydrates, could this be the reason for the obesity epidemic, or are there other factors that may play a bigger role in the problem.  Join us as we discuss the effects of carbohydrates on your weight and finally get the answer on whether or not you should be limiting your carbohydrates. 

Presenter Bio: Stacie Ellis, MS, RDN, LD, is the Registered Dietitian at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she provides nutrition consultations and education for the students and staff on campus. Stacie served as a consulting dietitian for Wellness Concepts, Health Fairs Direct, In House Physicians, Vitafive, Just Train (a celebrity personal trainer), and Texas Health and Texas General Hospitals. She has been interviewed with Women’s Health Magazine, The Oak Cliff Documentary, and Texas Metro News. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Nutrition with a minor in Kinesiology at Texas Woman's University. Her dissertation involves comparing a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet on performance in dancers Stacie also completed the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Program on June 4-6, 2015.