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Christine A. Rosenbloom

 Ph.D., R.D., L.D., Professor, Associate Dean for Academics

818 Urban Life
Office: (404) 413-1081
Fax: (404) 413-1090
Email: crosenbloom@gsu.edu

Comments from the Professor

I enjoy the field of nutrition and dietetics because the educational foundation I received helped prepare me for jobs that I never dreamed I would be doing. The foundations you will get in an ADA-accredited program can take you to employment opportunities in management, administration, education, clinical practice, or private practice. And, it is a recession-proof career choice. With R.D. behind your name, you can find a job anywhere in the country.

Education

Ph.D. Sociology
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia (1989)

Certificate in Gerontology
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia (1985)

M.Ed., Nutrition Education
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia (1980)

Dietetic Internship
University of Minnesota Hospitals, Minneapolis, Minnesota (1974)

B.S., Nutrition and Dietetics
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (1973)

Courses Taught

  • Medical Nutrition Therapy

  • Geriatric Nutrition

  • Nutrition and Physical Fitness

  • Health and Aging

Research

  • Nutrition, health and aging.

  • Nutrition screening and nutrition knowledge of collegiate athletes.

Selected Publications

  • Rosenbloom CA, Dunaway A. Nutrition recommendations for masters athletes. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 2007;26:91-100.

  • Rosenbloom CA, Loucks A, Ekblom B. Special populations: The female and youth player. J Sports Sciences. 2006;24:783-793.

  • Rosenbloom CA. Fueling athletes: fact versus fiction on feeding athletes for peak performance. Nutrition Today. 2006;41:227-232.

  • Rosenbloom CA and Bahns M. What can we learn about diet and physical activity from master athletes? Nutrition Today. 2005;40:267-274.

  • Nichols PE, Jonnalagadda S, Rosenbloom CA, Trinkaus M. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding hydration and fluid replacement in collegiate athletes. Int J Sport Nurt Exerc Metab. 2005;15:515-527.

  • Rosenbloom CA, Kicklighter JR, Patacca D, Desphpande K. Nutrition education in six congregate meal sites improves participant's nutrition knowledge. Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly. 2004;23:73-83.

Professional Service Activities

  • Academic Board member for the International Diploma Program in Sports Nutrition 2007

  • Chair, Education Advisory Board, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, 2007

  • Chair of SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists) 2005 - 2006

  • Director of Continuing Education for SCAN, 2003 - 2004

  • Co-Editor of Sports Nutrition for SCAN'S Pulse, 1996-2001

  • National Media Spokesperson for The American Dietetic Association, 1992 – 2003

  • Weekly Columnist ("Fit to Eat") for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  2004 - present.

Awards and Honors

  • Distinguished Service to the Media.  Georgia Dietetic Association, 2006.

  • Outstanding Faculty Award. The Gerontology Center of Georgia State University, 2000.

  • Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award. Georgia Dietetic Association, 1994.