Christine Ann Rosenbloom, Ph.D.
Christine A. Rosenbloom
Professor, Nutrition
Associate Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences
816 Urban Life Building
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404.413.1081
Fax: 404.651.3231
E-mail: crosenbloom@gsu.edu
Interests:
Dr. Rosenbloom's research interests are focused on nutrient intakes and eating behaviors of older persons. She has conducted research on older widows and on residents of personal care homes. In addition, Dr. Rosenbloom is interested in sports nutrition and conducts research on athletes’ knowledge of nutrition.
She teaches classes in health and the older adult, geriatric nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and nutrition and physical fitness. She was named the Outstanding Dietitian for the State of Georgia by the Georgia Dietetic Association in 1994 and received the Outstanding Faculty Award in 2000 from the Gerontology Institute of Georgia State University.
Recent Publications:
2004
Patacca, D., Rosenbloom, C., Kicklighter, J., & Ball, M. Using a focus group approach to determine older adult's opinions and attitudes toward a nutrition education program. Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, 23.
2003
Taylor, L., Whittington, F., Hollingsworth, C., Ball, M., King, S., Diwan, S., Rosenbloom, C., Patterson, V., & Neel, A. A comparison of functional outcomes following a physical activity intervention for frail older adults in personal care homes. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 29, 7-11.
Taylor, L. F., Whittington, F. J., Hollingsworth, C., Ball, M. M., King, S. V., Patterson, V., Diwan, S., Rosenbloom, C., & Neel, A. Assessing the effectiveness of a walking program on physical function of residents of an assisted living facility. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 20 (1), 15-26.
1999
Prothro, J.W. & Rosenbloom, C.A. Description of a mixed, ethnic, elderly population. I. Demography, nutrient/energy intakes, and income status. Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, 53A: M315-M324.
1995
Prothro, J.W. & Rosenbloom, C.A. Body measurements of black and white elderly persons on body composition. International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Gerontology, 41: 22-38.
