Leah Smith

Registered Dietitian

Leah Smith, RD is a well-regarded nutrition expert and health educator in the field of prenatal nutrition, child nutrition, weight control and family eating matters. She is also well-trained for the diabetic and heart healthy lifestyles. Leah is committed to helping people lead healthier lives through nutrition education and awareness. She is certified in pediatric and adolescent weight management with the American Dietetic Association. She also has a huge passion for the support and promotion of breastfeeding. Her small children and nephew and niece are her inspiration for child nutrition, as she strives to educate by getting the kids in the kitchen!

Leah received her Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Food and Nutrition from Southwest Texas State University, and completed her training at the University of Houston while working within the Houston Medical Center. While at SWT, Leah demonstrated superior leadership abilities as President of the Student Dietetic Association and was inducted into the Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society, and served as Secretary. Before consulting for sCULPture Nutrition and Fitness, Leah worked as a clinical pediatric dietitian at the Children’s Hospital of Austin, an Assistant Director for the USDA’s Food and Nutrition program, and co-currently as a Dietitian consultant for drug and supplement research studies and for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program.

Leah is an active member of the Pediatric And Neonatal Dietitians of Austin (PANDA.). While at home with her family, Leah enjoys cooking but especially loves to bake, crafting anything from children’s clothing and accessories to Christmas ornaments, and spending time with her two children and huge family here in the Austin area.