About five years ago, Keri Dougless fell in love with CrossFit. As she went deeper into it, one section really captured her attention. Nutrition. It’s the study of nutrients in food and how the body uses them. “I started researching (nutrition) on my own and that’s when I came across the dietetics degree and learned it was actually a position you could … [Read more...] about Finding the right fit
Dietetics faculty member Natalie Allen, MEd, RD, LD, joins KY3's Paul Adler in a recent Fit Life segment. Together, they prepare Halloween Bark, an easy, fun recipe that can be adapted for any holiday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJkHPSqi7bw … [Read more...] about Tasty Fall Treat
Dietitians are part of the healthcare team, often practicing in clinical settings such as hospitals. As part of the Medical Nutrition Therapy course, taught by Dr. Anne Marie Hunter, students receive real experience at the Missouri State Simulation Lab. Students practice nutrition focused physical exams and gain hands-on experience, which will help with patients … [Read more...] about Dietetics–A Path in Healthcare
Dietetic Intern, Leah Brooke, and faculty member, Sarah Murray visited the Springfield Mayor, Ken McClure as he signed a proclamation recognizing National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. Through this proclamation, the Mayor recognized that Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are the leading nutrition experts to provide sound, easy-to-follow personalized nutrition advice … [Read more...] about Springfield’s Mayor Proclaims National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Each year the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning awards a per course faculty member for their outstanding contributions to the University. We are happy to acknowledge Kathy Beberniss as the recipient for the Excellence in Per Course Teaching Award recipient! Kathy has taught in the Biomedical Sciences Department since 2008, specifically for the dietetics program. During … [Read more...] about Award Winning Teaching in the Biomedical Sciences Department