Chengshun Richard Fang Associate Professor Graduate Program Coordinator Research Interests Nutrition assessment Nutrition education using technology Contact:  rfang@udel.edu

Education

• Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1992
• M.S., University of Nebraska, 1989
• B.M., Shanghai Medical University, 1988

Professional Experience

• 2000-present, Associate Professor, University of Delaware
• 1994-2000, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
• 1993-1994, Instructor, University of Delaware

Courses

• NTDT200, Nutrition Concepts
• NTDT400, Macronutrients
• NTDT401, Micronutrients
• NTDT421/621, Nutritional Assessment Methods
• NTDT630, Trace Minerals and Vitamins

Recent Publications

• C. Fang & A. Leefeldt. Personalized, Web-based Nutrition Educational Module Improved Dietary Fiber Intake among College Students. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 2629-2635). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
• S. Malin, N. Cotugna, C. Fang. Effect of Creatine Supplementation on Muscle Capacity in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. J of Diet Supp. 2008, 5(1): 20-32.
• C. Fang, Dietary psyllium reverses hypercholesterolemic effect of trans fatty acids in rats. Nutrition Research. 2000, 20(5): 695-705.
• X. Huang and C. Fang. Dietary trans fatty acids increase hepatic acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase activity in hamsters. Nutrition Research. 2000, 20(4): 547-558.
• C. Fang, Virtual Snack Shop, An Internet Project with Emphasis on Food Sources of Vitamins and Minerals. J Nutrition Education. 2000, 32:119C.

Honors and Awards

• Outstanding Delaware Dietitian Award, 2008
• Faculty of the Year Award, Dept of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2001-2002.
• Professional Development in Teaching Award, College of Human Resources, 1996.