Christina Dyer

Bio:

I have over 20 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, with experience teaching, developing and evaluating programs to address nutrition, hunger, obesity and chronic disease prevention through public health and community-based programs. My areas of expertise are nutrition education and community and public health nutrition and I worked for many years as lead project dietitian with the New York City Department of Health to implement a child nutrition and physical activity education program for low-income New Yorkers. Career achievements include development, facilitation, project management, and evaluation of evidence-based public health and community programming and curriculum across life spans.<br><br>

Teaching Interests:

I have a passion to connect students to the research, science and public health issues that revolve around nutrition and particularly enjoy teaching university students.

Research Interests:

Nutrition education, particularly for impact programs in underserved areas.

Education:

MS, Masters of Science in Nutrition, Case Western Reserve University, 2001
BS, Human Nutrition, Oklahoma State University, 1999

Licensures and Certifications:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Publications:

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Levy, Andrea M., Grosso, Ashley, Nonas, Cathy, Chiasson, Mary A., Dyer, Christina, and Dannefer, Rachel. School-based Nutrition Intervention for Families of Pre-K through First Grade, 248-259. Vol. 7, Iss. 3. HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND POLICY REVIEW, 2020. (DOI: 10.14485/HBPR.7.3.9)

Awards and Honors:

National Leadership Fellow, United Way of America, 2006
Outstanding Leadership Award, Oklahoma State University, 1999
President's Distinguished Scholar, Oklahoma State University, 1999
National Truman Scholarship Nominee, Oklahoma State University, 1998