Dr. Bridget Esteves is a registered dietitian and nutrition scientist in Chicago. She holds a MS and PhD in nutritional sciences, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she also completed her dietetic internship. Bridget has extensive research experience in dietary clinical trials, nutrigenetics, and statistical methodology. She has authored 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented her work at multiple conferences. She has held industry roles at Abbott Nutrition and Kraft Heinz.
Bridget is constantly learning more about the field of sports dietetics. She is a senior nutrition scientist for Glanbia Performance Nutrition, supporting brands like Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, and SlimFast. She conducts research reviews to determine ingredient and supplement safety, substantiate claims, and propose product innovations.
Outside of work, she stays active through running, Pilates, and keeping up with her son, Martin, and golden retriever, Birdie.