{"id":3288,"date":"2023-05-24T12:36:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T16:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/?post_type=directory&#038;p=3288"},"modified":"2026-01-28T09:51:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:51:13","slug":"elizabeth-watt-rd-csowm-ldn","status":"publish","type":"directory","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/directory\/elizabeth-watt-rd-csowm-ldn\/","title":{"rendered":"Elizabeth Watt, RD, CSOWM, LDN"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Clinical Dietitian<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Liz is a Registered Dietitian who provides specialized nutrition counseling across several UNC clinics, including SMI. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kent State University and completed her dietetic internship at North Carolina Central University. She is also a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), strengthening her expertise in sustainable weight and lifestyle change.<\/p>\n<p>A dietitian since 2003, she brings extensive experience supporting individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of nutrition needs. Liz began her career at the UNC Wellness Centers, working one\u2011on\u2011one with clients on concerns ranging from diabetes and heart disease to sports performance and digestive health. She has provided individual counseling, group education, and practical guidance such as grocery store tours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At SMI, Liz focuses on using nutrition to enhance orthopedic recovery and rehabilitation.<\/strong> She helps patients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Support tissue healing<\/strong> after injury or surgery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build muscle strength<\/strong> to complement physical therapy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve bone health<\/strong> through targeted nutrient strategies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce inflammation<\/strong> to aid recovery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimize weight<\/strong> to decrease joint stress and improve mobility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fuel safely for return to activity<\/strong>, from daily movement to athletics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Liz\u2019s practical, evidence\u2011based approach empowers patients to integrate nutrition into healing, strength building, and long\u2011term orthopedic health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>She&#8217;s available for individual nutrition coaching sessions on Mondays at the UNC Sports Medicine Center (6118 Farrington Rd, Suite A, Chapel Hill, NC). <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To schedule an appointment, email <a href=\"mailto:uncsmi@med.unc.edu\">uncsmi@med.unc.edu.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1189\/2023\/05\/postcard-of-services_12.31.2025-300x232.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"675\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1189\/2023\/05\/postcard-of-services_12.31.2025-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1189\/2023\/05\/postcard-of-services_12.31.2025-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1189\/2023\/05\/postcard-of-services_12.31.2025-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1189\/2023\/05\/postcard-of-services_12.31.2025-600x464.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/uncsportsmedicineinstitute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1189\/2023\/05\/postcard-of-services_12.31.2025.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clinical Dietitian Liz is a Registered Dietitian who provides specialized nutrition counseling across several UNC clinics, including SMI. 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