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Holly Dieken, Ph.D., RD, LDN

Contact Information:

Phone: 423-425-5379
E-mail: Holly-Dieken@UTC.edu

 

 

 

Background and Training:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Nutrition Concentration in Human Ecology, 1988, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  • Master of Science (MS) Human Nutrition, Foods and Foods System Management, 1978, University of Missouri, Columbia.
  • Dietetic Internship, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration in Home Economics, 1973, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Position and Teaching Areas:

  • Position: Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics; UC Foundation Associate Professor
  • Classes Taught: Introductory Nutrition, Food Science, Food and Culture,
    Experimental Food Science, Sports Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition:
    Macronutrients,  Advanced Nutrition: Micronutrients, Senior Seminar

Research Areas:

  • Child obesity
  • Nutrition education in dietary compliance, and  health promotion
  • Sports Nutrition

Service Areas:

  • UTC Classroom Technology Committee
  • Advisor, Student Food and Nutrition Organization
  • University of Delaware, Dietetic Internship Advisory Board Member
  • Hamilton County Step ONE, Nutrition Advisory Board - Member

Professional Organizations:

  • American Dietetic Association
        Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Practice Group- ADA
        Nutrition in Complementary Care Practice Group -ADA
        Nutrition Entrepreneurs Practice Group-ADA
        Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists Practice Groups-ADA
  • Tennessee Dietetic Association
  • Chattanooga District Dietetic Association

Honors and Interests:

  • Honors:
  • Outstanding Adjunct Teaching, College of Education and Applied Professional Studies, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  • Kappa Omicron Nu Outstanding Educator, College of Home Economics, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND.
  • Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
  • Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
  • Interests:
    Tennis, hiking, kayaking, gardening and gourmet cooking

Curriculum Vitae