Educated two groups of young adults at the Freedom School, Rochester, NY, about nutrition. Topics included whole grains, added sugar, saturated fat, portion control, food labels, physical activity, fruits and vegetables
Performed cooking demonstrations to incorporate nutrition lessons into hands-on activities. Discussed food safety, knife skills, portion control, and cooking techniques. Encouraged students to practice new skills with family
Collaborated with team members to choose a lesson plan and recipe for the following week. Divided roles in the classroom
Fairport United Methodist Church
Spring 2011, Sunday Food Deliverer
Delivered free meals to food-insecure and low-mobility members in the community. Deliveries frequently made to local subsidized housing
Behrend Beacon
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Spring 2015 Nutrition Author
These articles are a great reference for reflecting on academic and professional growth since spring 2015. Articles include:
Excessive Vitamin C Intake: Negative effects of excessive vitamin C from cold and flu-fighting supplements
Stress: Effect of stress on appetite, a need to discover root to emotional distress, importance of recognizing relationship between food and stress, importance of caring for mental health
Dehydration: Barriers to hydrating, symptoms of dehydration, negative effects of dehydration positive effects of hydration, and overcoming barriers to dehydration
Exercise: Positive effects of exercise on academic performance, stress management, and time management
Supplements: Lack of FDA regulation on supplements, potential for false claims, red flags for unsafe products
Gluten free: Effects of substituting whole wheat options for gluten free options in non-celiac individuals
Sugar substitutes and safety: Pros and cons, need for research, potential unknown effects on the body
Tea: History, health benefits, medicinal value and potential for cancer and neurological disease prevention
Twinkie Diet (April Fool's Edition): Diet consisting of only ten Twinkies a day can lead to weight loss. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet and a good sense of humor