College of Education and Human Development

Education:
BS in Dietetics, Bowling Green State University
MS in Clinical Nutrition, Tufts University
Dietetic Internship, Frances Stern Nutrition Center
PhD in Nutrition with a Concentration in Ingestive Behavior, Purdue University

Research Interests:
-          Food products, including chili peppers and peanuts, which may aid weight management by promoting a negative energy balance
-          Patterns of weight gain (particularly in college freshman)
-          Evaluating the effectiveness of dietitians in medical practice

Course Taught:
-          FN 3100 Nutritional Assessment and Counseling
-          FN 4380 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
-          FN 6110 Advanced Clinical Nutrition