FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE
John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition
Summer 2008 Professional Development
The following is a four credit ONLINE
graduate course
(90 PDPs) - Tuition: $799
Register at: www.framingham.edu/
dgce
May 28 - July 16 (Session C)
NUTR 910 CRN 50248 Nutrition Science
in the Classroom
Instructor: Sharon Gallagher, M.Ed.,
RD, CSE
An update for teachers on the
application of nutrition principles
and research that support
dietary guidelines established by the
government and voluntary health
agencies. Current dietary issues
include: heart disease, vitamin
supplementation, fad diets, and child
and adolescent health. Resources for
classroom instruction are presented
along with computer applications in
nutrition education. This course cannot
be applied to graduate or certificate
programs for nutritional professionals.
Credit will not be given for this course
and NUTR 760 Nutrition Science in the
Classroom. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s
degree.
The John C. Stalker Institute of Food
and Nutrition offers programs designed
to improve the nutrition environment in
schools. Visit us at:
www.johnstalkerinstitute.org
or email us at:
jsi@frc.mass.edu
to be added to our mailing list or to
request information about bringing
information to your school.
Tel: 508.626.4756
All courses one graduate credit - All courses online - All Courses $159.00
To register go to: http://www.framingham.edu/dgce/opdce.htm
June 23—July 18
PRDV 78317 CRN 50360 Exploring Food Allergies
Instructor: Christanne Smith Harrison, M.P.H., RD
An in-depth review of food allergies for teachers, nurses and other school personnel. Participants will examine the issues facing children with food allergies including the causes, symptoms, diagnostic tools, treatment, prevention, current research, and food labeling.
PRDV 70818 CRN 50361 Using Nutrition and Physical Activity Messages in Middle School
Curriculum
Instructor: Sharon Gallagher, M.Ed., RD, CDE
A study of the integration of nutrition concepts into middle school curriculum using Planet Health. Planet Health is an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on improving the health of 6-8th grade students while building and reinforcing skills in physical education, language arts, math, science, social studies, health, and family and consumer sciences. The Planet Health curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in these areas. Textbook required.
PRDV 76518 CRN 50362 Culture and Food: Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
Instructor: Christanne Smith Harrison, M.P.H., RD
Explores the differences in Hispanic culture and lexicon through the context of food and addresses the impact of geography on food choices. The content is specifically aligned with the Grade 4 Learning Standards of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in History and Social Science and will focus on Mexico, Central America and the Hispanic countries of the Caribbean. Material may be adapted for grades 1-6.
PRDV 72019 CRN 50363 Managing Eating Disorders in Schools
Instructor: Vanessa Cavallaro, M.S., RD, LDN
An overview of eating disorders for teachers, school nurses, school psychologists, and other school professionals. This course covers signs, symptoms, and risk factors of classic eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, differentiating eating disorders and disordered eating. This course discusses school intervention and covers the management of students, with special emphasis on student athletes with eating disorders.
PRDV 71120 CRN 50364 Childhood Overweight: Exploring an Epidemic
Instructor: Alison Rainey Doak, M.S., RD
An investigation of childhood obesity for teachers, school nurses and other school professionals concerned with this emerging issue. Participants investigate how overweight is assessed and explore data on the prevalence. Health implications of overweight in children and strategies that schools are using in and out of the classroom to address this complex issue will be presented. A variety of resources for schools and families will be shared.
