Nancy Cotugna, DrPH, RD Professor Research Interests Dietetics Education Diet and Cancer Prevention Obesity Hunger Contact:  ncotugna@udel.edu

Education

• DrPH, Loma Linda University, 1988
• M.S., Rutgers University, 1980
• Dietetic Internship, Massachusetts General Hospital, 1971
• B.A., University of California, 1970

Professional Experience

• Postdoctoral Fellow, National Cancer Institute, 1990-1991
• 1980-present, Professor, University of Delaware
• 1978-1980, Staff Training Dietitian, Perth Amboy General Hospital
• 1971-1978, Clinical Dietitian, St. Luke's Hospital, Pennsylvania

Courses

• NTDT 460/660 Community Nutrition
• NTDT 445/645 Nutrition Education
• NTDT 250 Nutrition Care Process
• NTDT 410/600 Overweight and Obesity Management

Recent Publications

Home Study Course Textbook

Cotugna N. Diet and Cancer Risk Reduction. San Marcos, CA: Nutrition Dimension, 1994, 1997 (2nd edition), 2000,(3rd edition), 2003 (4 th edition), 2006 (5 th ed), 2009 (6th ed)

Fieber LK, Fieber SL, Cotugna N. Ethical issues and dietary supplements. Appendix chapter in The Health Professional’s Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements, 3 rd ed, 2007.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Kling L, Cotugna N, Snider S, Peterson M. Using metaphorical techniques in focus groups to uncover mothers’ feelings about family meals. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2009; Nutrition Research and Practice, 2009; 3226-233.

Kuczmarski MF, Cotugna N. Outcome evaluation of a 3-year senior health and wellness initiative. Journal of Community Health, 2009; 34:33-39.

Malin S, Cotugna N, Fang CS. Effect of creatine supplementation on muscle capacity in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2008; 5 (1):20-32.

Malin S, Cotugna N. Creatine supplementation enhances endurance performance in trained rats. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 2008; 5(2): 106-116.

Cotugna N, Forbes S. The backpack program: Help for weekend child hunger. Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, 2007; 2:39-45.

Cotugna N, Vickery CE. Educating early childhood teachers about nutrition: A collaborative venture. Childhood Education.2007; 83:194-198.

Vickery CE, Cotugna N. Complementary and alternative medicine education in dietetics programs: Existent but not consistent. J Am Diet Assoc. 2006;106:860-866.

Cotugna N, Treese G, Beebe PD. A food bank collaborates with federal food assistance programs to reduce child hunger. J Hunger Environ Nutrition. 2006;1:49-57.

Cotugna N. Lifestyle and obesity as cancer risks. Today’s Dietitian. 2006;8:14-20.

Thomson, C, Cotugna N, Kalman D, et al.. Practice paper of the American Dietetic Association: Dietary Supplements. 2005;105:460-470

Schmidt J, Vickery CE, Cotugna N, Snider S. Health Professionals hold positive attitudes toward biotechnology and genetically engineered foods. Journal of Environmental Health, 2005; 67:44-49.

Cotugna N, Vickery CE, McBee S. Sports nutrition for young athletes. J School Nursing. 2005;21:323-328.

Cotugna N, Vickery CE. Nutrition students enhance school health education. Health Education, 2005 ;105:228-236.

Gemmill E, Cotugna N. School vending machine policies and practices- a statewide survey. Journal of School Nursing, 2005;21:94-99.

Vickery CE, Cotugna N. Incorporating genetics into dietetics curricula. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2005;105:583-588.

Cotugna N, Vickery CE, Carpenter-Haefele K. Evaluation of literacy level of patient education materials in health-related journals, Journal of Community Health,2005;30:213-219..

Honors, Awards, and Major Professional Offices Held

• Chairman, Supplement Abuse Task Force, National Council Against Health Fraud, 2009
• Nominated for UD Teaching Excellence Award, 2008
• Board Member, American Council on Science and Health, through 2010
• Member, American Dietetic Association through 2010
• Reviewer, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2010
• Member, American Public Health Association, through 2010
• Food Bank of DE Founder's Award for Outstanding Service, 2004