618.453.7513

 

 

Room 207-A

 

Department of Animal Science, Food & Nutrition

Mail Code 4317

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois  62901

· FN 101

· FN 480

· FN 540

 

Descriptions are available for each of these classes in the course listing for Food and Nutrition [FN]. 

 

· Ph.D. [1996], Pennsylvania State University

· Dietetic Internship [1989], Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

· B.S. [1988], University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

 

Dr. Peterson is a specialist in Community Nutrition.  Dr. Peterson's research focuses on Eating Disorder Prevention and Treatment Programs.  In addition to her research, Dr. Peterson teaches undergraduate courses in Personal Nutrition, and graduate courses in Community Nutrition, and Nutrition Policy. 

 

Research Interests

 

· Healthy Weight Management/Diabetes prevention.

· Pre-Diabetes Management in adults and children

· Eating Disorders prevention and treatment.

· Sports Nutrition.

· Heart Healthy Eating.

· Emotional Eating.

· Food Cost of Healthful Eating.

· Children's Nutrition issues.

 

You can learn additional information about Dr. Peterson's teaching, research and service at:

· "Nutrition Experts Join Agriculture Faculty" [SIUC Press Release, 09/28/2006]

· "Dietitian Works to Help Those With Eating Disorders" [SIUC Press Release, 10/12/2006]