Carla Christopherson Title: Contributing Writer Education: B.S. in Dietetics, Michigan State University, A.O.S. in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute for America Location: Ankeny, Iowa Expertise: Nutrition, recipe testing, product development Experience Carla Christopherson is a chef and dietitian specializing in recipe testing and nutritional analysis. Carla was a nutrition specialist and recipe developer for the Better Homes & Gardens test kitchen for over six years. She has worked as a line cook, hospital nutrition technician and director of dietary services for the Good Samaritan Society, and her work has been published by EatingWell, Forks Over Knives and Eat This Not That. Carla is currently director of research and development for Hy-Vee. About EatingWell EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.