Professor and Director, Didactic Program Dietetics

Phone: 309-677-2436
Fax:     309-677-3813

Email: jad@bradley.edu

Among the family and consumer sciences courses that Jeannette Davidson teaches are Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition, Medical Nutrition, and Sports Nutrition. Her current research centers on interactions involving food intake, performance, and health, especially in athletes and the elderly.

Background
Prior to joining the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Dr. Davidson taught at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, where she was responsible for organizing the Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic, as well as maintaining a dietetic consulting practice. Since coming to Bradley University, she has developed a research focus in the health risks of the elderly in Peoria area; she also consults with athletes to enhance performance. Dr. Davidson is research advisor for a project at the University of Potchefstroom, South Africa, helping to develop a soy-based functional food to enhance athletic performance.

Dr. Davidson is director of the dietetic program in the department. She believes in the link between research and teaching and encourages students to become involved in her research program. Through the Bradley Student Dietetic Association, students have an opportunity to serve in community programs and participate in a nutrition clinic.

Degrees & Certification
Dr. Davidson received her PhD in nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, and exercise physiology from Ohio State University in 1991. She received her BS and MS from the University of Pretoria, South Africa; her High School Teaching Certification from the Normal College, South Africa; and her Internship Certification from the New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center. She is a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian, and is certified as a nutrition specialist.

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