Jennifer Bolton

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Jennifer Bolton

Professor of Nutrition

Nutrition

Office Hours

Office Hours

variable hours, call 303-615-0990 for an appointment

Biography

My name is Jennifer Powell Bolton PhD, RDN. I am a Registered Dietitian with a PhD from Colorado State University. This is my 27th year teaching at MSU Denver.

I love hiking, skiing, cooking, and doing about anything outdoors with my family and friends.

I teach Lifecycle Nutrition in the Graduate Program and Maternal and Child Nutrition, Introduction to Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition Therapy I and II in the undergraduate program.

My research interests include prevention of neural tube defects in developing countries, breastfeeding support, and critical care nutrition.

Research Interests

    Infant feeding
    Childhood obesity
    Breastfeeding best practices
    Medical nutrition therapy

Teaching Interests

    Lifecycle Nutrition
    Introduction to Nutrition
    Breastfeeding for the Healthcare Professional
    Medical Nutrition Therapy
    Maternal and Child Nutrition -Graduate course

Education

PhD in Human Nutrition

Colorado State University

MS in Human Nutrition

Illinois State University

BS in Human Nutrition and Food Science

Arizona State University

Published Works

    Heiss, J. C., Goldberg, L., Bolton, P. J., Brady, H. (2012). Service-Learning in Dietetics Courses: A Benefit to the Community and an Opportunity for Students to Gain Dietetics-Related Experience. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 112(10), 1224-27. . Bolton, P. J., Cooper, D. S., Tracer, D., Gujdral, I., Scanlyn, J. (2012). USING LATENT CLASS ANALYSIS IN MIXED METHODS TO IDENTIFY FACTORS PROMOTING LONG-TERM BREASTFEEDING AMONG PRIMIPAROUS WOMEN IN COLORADO. . Bolton, P. J. . Improving Breastfeeding Practices Through Theory Based Education. . Journal of Human Lactation, Bolton, P. J. (2011). Improving Breastfeeding Practices Through Online Theory Based Education. Colorado State University. Bolton, P. J., Auld, G., Baker, S. (2011). Perspectives of Hospital Based Nurses on Breastfeeding Initiation Best Practices.. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, Bolton, P. J. (2011). Tis the season for heart healthy whole grains. Todays Dietitian, www.todaysdietitian.com/news/enews_1211_01.shtml Bolton, P. J. (2010). Revision to Reproductive Section of the American Dietetic Association online Nutrition Care Manual. American Dietetic Association: Nutrition Care Manual, Bolton, P. J. (2009). Obesity, Reproduction and Pregnancy. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-Nutrition Care Manual, www.nutritioncaremanual.org/welcome.cfm Bolton, P. J. (2009). Revision of the Reproduction Section. Nutrition Care Manual, www.nutritioncaremanual.org/welcome.cfm Bolton, P. J. (2008). revision to Reproductive Sections. Nutrition Care Manual, Bolton, P. J. (2000). Eating Disordered Tendencies of Female Collegiate Athletes. ,