Keri Perkins, RDN, LD
Associated Faculty
Department of Human Sciences and Design
Keri Perkins has been with Baylor since Fall 2019. She studied at Texas A&M University and UT Southwestern with degrees in Food Science and Technology and Clinical Nutrition, respectively.
As a Registered, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist for more than 35 years, Mrs. Perkins’ career has spanned a variety of settings and life stages: hospitals, cardiac rehab, long-term care, wellness, public and community health, food safety and service. She currently works full-time as a Renal Dietitian at a local kidney dialysis center. In each area, one of her main responsibilities has been helping individuals and groups learn how to have better health with what they eat, and she brings that expertise to the Department of Human Sciences and Design.
Areas of Teaching Expertise:
- Renal Nutrition
- Cardiovascular Health and Wellness
- Nutrition in Chronic Disease
- Maternal and Child Health
Courses Taught:
- NUTR 3314 Consumer Nutrition (current)
- NUTR 2351 Nutrition