Kirsten A. Straughan
- Courses3
- Reviews28
- School: University of Illinois
- Campus: Chicago
- Department: Health Science
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Location:
601 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL - 60607 - Dates at University of Illinois: November 2011 - May 2020
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Would take again: Yes
For Credit: Yes
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online
Good
Professor Straughan's online class has weekly lectures of around one hour each. There's a weekly homework assignment and an exam every three weeks. The exams were fifty questions all multiple choice and final which is not cumulative. People who say the exams were tough just haven't watched the lectures because all the questions come from there. I suggest you watch the lectures, take a few notes, study them and the lessons are easy.
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Would take again: Yes
For Credit: Yes
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Not Mandatory
online
Average
Professor Straughan's class has a lot of information and long lectures. However, her lectures were either interesting or will be using your common sense. The coursework includes five exams mc plus directly from the lectures, 14 domain nutrition assignments one that due every week, a project in which you track your diet for three days and comment on it. The teacher assistant and she were accessible through email.
Biography
University of Illinois Chicago - Health Science
Resume
2012
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics - CSSD
Premier professional sports dietetics credential. Being Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics designates specific knowledge
skills
and expertise for competency in sports dietetics practice. \nCertified in 2012
next certification in 2021
Commission on Dietetics Registration
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Commission On Dietetic Registration
2010
Chicago
IL
Providing individual and team nutrition counseling
nutrition education
grocery store tours and cooking classes. Focused on improving sports performance through healthier food choices and food timing
as well as teaching life skills.
Sports Nutrition Consultant to UIC Athletics
University of Illinois at Chicago
2002
Otis Wilson “Alive 55” Foundation
Maywood
IL
Formulated and implemented nutrition education program for 100 low-income children. Provided nutritional component of a summer school and after school fitness program headed by Otis Wilson
former Chicago Bears player.
Nutritional Consultant
Otis Wilson “Alive 55” Foundation
MS
Exercise Physiology
1998
Mercy Hospital
Straughan Wellness
Oak Park
IL
Counseled clients on diets and lifestyle changes for weight loss
sports nutrition
maximizing heart health and insulin resistance. Led group nutrition education classes on topics including prenatal nutrition
children’s nutrition
women’s nutrition
heart healthy nutrition and prevention of insulin resistance. \n\n
Nutritional Consultant
Straughan Wellness
Chicago
IL
Advise and mentor students in the Nutrition Science program
for students interested in becoming a registered dietitian
as well as pre-health students. \nInstructor for Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Introduction to Nutrition
and Sports Nutrition courses. \nAdminister accredited nutrition program for ACEND. \nServe on various committees focused on both academic and student affairs. \n
Clinical Assistant Professor
Director of Nutrition Science Program
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago
IL
Counseled outpatients on weight loss
cardiac diets
supplementation needs
and diabetes.\nTripled the number of outpatient clients through retention and physician expansion programs.\nMember of Cardiac Rehabilitation Team
perform nutrition education for patients in stage II of program.\nMember of Wound and Skin Care Team.\nPreceptor for Loyola University and University of Illinois at Chicago dietetic internship programs.\nImplemented nutritional education program for Mercy Hospital and University of Illinois at Chicago medical residents programs.\nPerformed clinical nutrition assessments for patients on General Medical floor
Telemetry
ICU
CCU
Rehabilitation
Diabetic Treatment
Surgery and OB/GYN.\n\n
Clinical Dietitian
Mercy Hospital
Student nominated award for teaching excellence.
AHS Student Council
Excalibur Award
Student nominated award for teaching excellence
AHS Student Council
1997
Dietetic Internship
Loyola University Chicago
1995
BS
Human Nutrition
Loyola University of Chicago
Chaired the Wellness Committees for the seven elementary schools and two middle schools in District 97. Ensured that the District Wellness Policy was being followed in each school
updated and revised policy as needed. Promoted wellness related activities throughout the school year; such as National Nutrition Month tastings
Fun Runs
etc. \n
Oak Park Elementary District 97
Fitness
Prevention
Exercise Physiology
Sports Nutrition
Yoga
Wellness
Health Promotion
Clinical Research
Wellness Coaching
Nutrition Education
Nutritional Counseling
Supplements
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Clinical Nutrition
Diabetes
Nutrition
Public Speaking
Public Health
Pediatrics
Nonprofits
Straughan
Kirsten
Straughan
University of Illinois at Chicago
