David F. Vanata, PhD, RD, CSSD, LD
Director of Dietetics
Associate Professor
Building:
Rybolt Sports Sciences Center
Room:
240
Phone:
419.289.5292
Bio
Dr. Vanata, Associate Professor of Health Sciences, is the Director of Dietetics. He is a Registered Dietitian and a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. He received his Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and his M.S. in Human Nutrition from Florida State University. He has experience in the food industry and consults to several corporations. Dr. Vanata received the AU Taylor Teaching Award in 2010.
Research Areas
Development and implementation of nutrition interventions
Nutrition and behaviors
Nutrition and athletic performance
Food components and cognition
Education
PhD Human Nutrition, University North Carolina Chapel Hill
MS Human Nutrition, Florida State University
BS Stockton College
Courses Taught
Human Nutrition
Dav. Human Nutrition and Metabolism
Research in Health Sciences
Society's Influence on Body Image and Eating
Sports Nutrition
Food Sciences
Intro to Dietetics
Nutrition Counseling Skills
Lifecycle Nutrition