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Sari Edelstein, Ph.D., R.D.

Sari Edelstein, Ph.D., R.D.

sari edelsteinAssociate Professor of Nutrition
B.S. Florida State University
M.S. Florida International University
Ph.D. University of Florida
sari.edelstein@simmons.edu

Dr. Edelstein's doctorate dissertation research included ethics education in dietetic preparatory programs. She has previously worked in private practice and has served as a hospital Food Service Director and Chief Dietitian. Additionally, Dr. Edelstein is a past president of the Miami Dietetic Association and has served in several other leadership roles in Florida. She has also written articles on private practice reimbursement. She recently published the books Nutrition in Public Health, and Nutrition in the Lifecycle.

Publications

Books

  • Herbold N and Edelstein S (Ed.s). (2010.) Dietitian's Pocket Guide. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury:MA.
  • Edelstein S, Gerald B, Bushell T, Gundersen C. (2008.) Food and Nutrition at Risk in America. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury:MA.
  • Edelstein S and Sharlin J (Eds). (2008.) Lifecycle Nutrition: An Evidence-Based Approach. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury:MA.
  • Edelstein S (Ed). (2008.) Managing Food and Nutrition Services: For Hospitality, Culinary and Nutrition Professions. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury:MA.
  • Herbold N and Edelstein S (Ed.s). (2007.) Rapid References for Nurses: Nutrition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury:MA.
  • Edelstein S (Ed). (2005.) Nutrition in Public Health, 2nd edition. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury:MA.

Peer-Reviewed Research Articles

  • Edelstein S, Silva N, Mancini L. (2009). "Obesity Bias Among Registered Dietitians by Using the Fat People-Thin People Implicit association Test." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 24 (1); pp. 67-72.
  • O'Donnell B, Edelstein S. (2009). "Dietitians' Perceptions of Adherence to a Gluten-Free Diet among Low-Income Individuals with Celiac Disease." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 24 (1); pp. 82-89.
  • Edwards A, Minihan K, Shenton S, Washington J, Edelstein S. (2008.) "Awareness of New Promotional Tools for Whole Grains Among Dietitians." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 23 (1); pp. 56-62.
  • Bermani E, Pfeffer K, Edelstein S. (2008.) "Renal Dietitian's Input on a Proposed Design for Potassium Education in Low Literacy Renal Failure Patients." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 23 (1); pp. 47-55.
  • Edelstein S, Smith K, Worthington A, Gillis N, Kang S, Bruen D, Ho W, Gilpin K, Ackerman J, and Guiducci G. (2008.) "Comparisons of Six New Artificial Sweetener Gradation Ratios with Sucrose in Conventional-Method Cupcakes Resulting in Best Percentage Substitution Ratios." Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, 5 (4); pp. 61-74.
  • Edelstein S and Gillis, N. (2008.) "Perceptions of Dietitians on Director Management Background, Customer Satisfaction, and Clinical Nutrition Staff Participation in the Foodservice Department." Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 10 (4); pp. 103-112.
  • Edelstein S. (2007.) "Measurement of Diversity Tolerance of Nutrition Professionals using the Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Vol 22, No 2, pp. 130-136.
  • Ben-Ari A, Fung T and Edelstein S. (2007.) "Dietary Acculturation Process of Israeli Women Who Immigrated to the United States as Adults." Ecology of Food and Nutrition International Journal, Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 13-36.
  • Mendes K, Iselin J and Edelstein S. (2006.) "Dietitian's Use of the Glycemic Index/Glycemic Load as a Counseling Tool for Overweight Children." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 21, No. 4, pp. 300-311.
  • Guarracino J, Savino S and Edelstein S. (2006.) "Yoga Participation is Beneficial to Obesity Prevention, Hypertension Control, and Positive Quality of Life in Seventy Participants." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 108-113.
  • McCowan K and Edelstein S. (2006.) "Are Female Ultra-endurance Tri-athletes getting a Sufficient Daily Carbohydrate Intake?" Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 21, No. 2, pp.139-144.
  • Huckaby D, Chao S and Edelstein S. (2006.) "Evaluation of Outreach Efforts and Outcomes of the Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 38-44.
  • Hess S, Yanes M, Jordan P and Edelstein S. (2005.) "Trans Fat Knowledge is Related to Education Level and Nutrition Facts Label Use in Health-Conscious Adults." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 94-102.
  • Edelstein S. (2004.) "Private Practice Nutrition Referrals and Payment Ratios." Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 250-254.

 Presentations

  • "Results of a 5 Year Diabetes Program Managed by a Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator." Poster Session; Massachusetts Dietetic Association, 2002.
  • "Results of a 5 Year Diabetes Program Managed by a Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator." Poster Session; Arts and Sciences Health Promotion Conference, 2003.
  • "Functional Food Prototypes: Are Any of These the Next Gatorade (TM)?" Poster Session; Massachusetts Dietetic Association, 2003.
  • "Bioethics Undergraduate and Graduate Education: A Follow-up from 1989." Seminar speaker; Marion Mason Lecture Series, Simmons College, 2003.
  • "Battlefield Nutrition." Speaker to Simmons College Board of Trustees, 2003.
  • "Bioethics Undergraduate and Graduate Education: A Follow-up from 1989." Poster Session. Massachusetts Dietetic Association, 2003.
  • "The History of American Military Rations From the Civil War to the War on Iraq." Poster Session. Massachusetts Dietetic Association, 2004.
  • "Boomer Wellness Initiative." Poster Session. Massachusetts Dietetic Association, 2004.
  • "Evaluation of Outreach Efforts and Outcomes of the Massachusetts Elderly Nutrition Program." Poster Session. Massachusetts Dietetic Association, 2004.
  • "Private Practice Nutrition Referrals and Payment Ratios." Poster Session. Massachusetts Dietetic Association, 2004.
  • "Private Practice Nutrition Referrals and Payment Ratios." Marion Mason Lecture Series. Simmons College, 2005.
  • "Diversity in the Workplace." Keynote speaker. Massachusetts Dietetic Association Conference, 2005.
  • "Obesity in America." Speaker. Simmons College Alumni Weekend. Boston, MA. July 2005.
  • "Obesity in America." Keynote Speaker. Simmons College Alumni Luncheon. Sarasota, FL. November 2005.
  • "Diversity in the Workplace." Speaker. Simmons College Marion Mason Seminar, February, 2006.
  • "Are Female Ultraendurance Triathletes getting a Sufficient Daily Carbohydrate Intake?" Co-author. Poster Session, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Spring Meeting, April, 2006.
  • "Yoga Participation is Beneficial to Obesity Prevention, Hypertension Control, and Positive Quality of Life in Seventy Participants." Co-author. Poster Session, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Spring Meeting, April, 2006.
  • "Obesity in America." Speaker. Simmons College Alumni Conference, May 3, 2006.
  • "Dietitians, Career Ladders, and Opportunities for Advancement." Speaker. Simmons College Alumni Day, April 28, 2006.