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Tyra M. Carter

Tyra M. Carter, PhD, RD, LD

Corporate Dietitian

Dr. Tyra Carter, PhD, RD, LD is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and is licensed to practice in Texas. She obtained BS and MS degrees in food and nutrition from Texas Tech University. She completed a dietetic internship at Indiana University Purdue University Medical Center. Most recently she completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Family and Consumer Science Education from Texas Tech University with a research emphasis on childhood health problems relating to overweight and obesity. 

Dr. Carter has over 25 years experience in academic nutrition education, food evaluation and testing, as well as recipe development. As Corporate Dietitian, she is responsible for nutrition education for team members, store guests and individuals within the community through partnerships. She manages our in-store health tag program designed to assist shoppers in making informed food decisions as related to health, wellness and prevention of disease. She also specializes in helping those with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders or weight issues manage their conditions. Dr. Carter focuses on helping our guests get the most for their money through wise shopping tips and economical meal planning. She takes complex nutrition information and makes it come to life in ways guaranteed to benefit you and your family!  

Alicia M. Brown

Alicia M. Brown, MS, CSSD, LD

Health & Wellness Marketing Manager

Alicia Brown, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and is licensed to practice in Texas. She obtained a BS degree in exercise science at Hardin-Simmons University and a MS degree in exercise and sports nutrition from Texas Woman’s University. She completed a dietetic internship at Texas Woman’s University. 

Alicia has experience at a health resort specializing in nutrition education for weight loss, heart health, digestive health and childhood nutrition issues. She is also a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. As Health and Wellness Marketing Manager, she is responsible for educating team members, store guests and community groups on issues relating to nutrition, health, wellness and disease management. Alicia is a key player in marketing nutrition programs to communities and establishing strategic partnerships with third parties such as medical professionals in the communities we serve. She also develops websites and is a frequent contributor to sports magazines and web-based articles.

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