Anne Alexander, RD, PhD

Professor

Education:

• PhD - Oregon State University - Nutrition (9182)
  • Research: Bioavailability of Selenium - A Human & Animal Study
  • Pratt Post-Doctoral Fellow, Virginia Tech, Department of Biochemistry & Nutrition (1982-1983)
• MPH - UCLA School of Public Health - Nutrition (1974)
• BA - UCLA - Zoology (1971)

Classes Taught 2009-2010:

• NUTR 100 - Introduction to the Professions of Foods and Nutrition
• NUTR 204 - Food Science and Preparation
• NUTR 304 - Research Methods in Dietetics and Nutrition
• NUTR 414 and 415- Advanced Nutrition and Biochemistry I and II
• NUTR 42s0 - Diet Planning and Preparation

Professional Interests

Associations:

• American Dietetic Association
• Virginia Dietetic Association
  • Past member of Executive Board for 4 years
• Southwest Virginia Dietetic Assoication
  • Past President
  • Past Newsletter Editor

Research Interest: Health Promotion

Clinical Interest: Cystic Fibrosis, Obesity

Personal Interests: Bicycling around the New River Valley and Gardening