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Dr. Rebecca Brody is a Registered Dietitian and Professor in the Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences at Rutgers School of Health Professions, where she teaches in both the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and MSCN graduate programs. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Rutgers University. Dr. Brody’s research centers on advancing nutrition
education and training for dietitians, health professionals, and students, with a particular focus on clinical nutrition and advanced practice. Her recent work explores the intersection of diet and mental health, as well as the emerging role of artificial intelligence in teaching and clinical simulation.
She currently serves as Chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Ethics Committee and is a member of the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s Workforce Capacity and Demand Taskforce. Her prior leadership roles include service as a CDR Commissioner, member of the CDR Appeals Panel, and contributor to ACEND’s Advanced Practice Doctorate Expanded Standards Committee. Blending clinical expertise with innovative pedagogical approaches, Dr. Brody is committed to preparing the next generation of nutrition practitioners and advancing the profession through education, scholarship, and service.
M.S., UMDNJ-SHRP
Ph.D., UMDNJ-SHRP
Rutgers Innovation Award – Non-Patent IP, Rutgers University Office of Research, 2025
Distinguished Service Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Dietitians in Nutrition Support Dietetic Practice Group, 2024
Excellence in Education Practice Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2020
Excellence in Teaching Award, Rutgers School of Health Professions, 2020
Transforming Vision into Action Award Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Lead team member – Dr. Jennifer Tomesko, with Dr. Riva Touger-Decker), 2017
Excellence in Teaching Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, 2013
Margaret Simko Award for Excellence at a Clinical Poster Session, 1st Runner Up (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics), 2012
Stanley S. Bergen Jr. M.D. Medal of Excellence UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, 2012
Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Academic Performance UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, Ph.D. in Health Sciences, 2011
E. Neige Todhunter Memorial Doctoral Fellowship American Dietetic Association Foundation, 2008
Core Value Award for Financial Management Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 2004
Core Value Award for Quality Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 2002
Distinguished Alumnus Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, 2001
Emerging Dietetic Leader Award New Jersey Dietetic Association, 2001
Graduate Student Research Award American Dietetic Association – Research Dietetic Practice Group, 1998
Academic Excellence Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, Masters in Clinical Nutrition Program, 1998
Employee Recognition Award Greater New Jersey Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators, 1997
Academic Excellence Award UMDNJ- School of Health Related Professions, Dietetic Internship Program, 1993
My early funded research and publications explored advanced clinical nutrition practice for Registered Dietitians. These studies were foundational in the profession of dietetics and contributed to the development of the Advanced Practice Credential in Clinical Nutrition, sponsored by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. My later research emphasized areas of nutrition practice to understand and expand the scope of practice of dietitians (nutrition-focused physical examination training and dysphagia screening training) both nationally and internationally (funded).
My international training efforts have led to scope of practice changes through the Ministries of Health in Israel and Malaysia. Additionally, I have mentored numerous graduate students on clinical nutrition research topics and food insecurity. I received funding to investigate the psychological constructs of grit, growth mindset, well-being, and resilience in students in health professions. Additionally, I am collaborating with mental health professionals in developing a research agenda exploring the connection between diet and mental health disorders (funded) and using innovative AI pedagogy for health professions education.
Recent projects include building an AI-generated virtual hospital simulation (RU Virtual Health Care Simulator www.shp.rutgers.edu/vhs) and custom GPTs for faculty to use to create clinical simulation and role-play activities for their health professions’ students; creating a hospital simulation, Prairetown Regional Medical Center to teach students leadership and change management with a nutrition lens; and developing chatbots to role-play complex scenarios of withdrawing or withholding artificial nutrition and hydration, and counseling individuals about diet and mental health.
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An International Demonstration Study Using a Train-the-Trainer Program on Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment of the Head, Neck, and Oral Cavity for Dietetic Educators and Preceptors |
Foundation of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Colgate Palmolive Research Fellowship |
August 2012 – May 2015 |
Principal Investigator |
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Defining and Validating Advanced-Level Practice in Clinical Nutrition Among Registered Dietitians |
UMDNJ – The Foundation of UMDNJ |
May 2012 – July 2015 |
Principal Investigator |
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Impact of Oral Health Assessment Training of Registered Dietitians on Implementing New Knowledge in Their Practice: A Pilot Study (sub-grant) |
UMDNJ- Department of Nutritional Sciences and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Grant funding secured by Dr. Naomi Trostler through the American Dietetic Association Foundation – Colgate Palmolive Research Fellowship |
January 2011 – May 2013 |
Principal Investigator |
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A Two-phase International Approach to Teaching Nutrition-Focused Physical Examination |
Rutgers Global Grant |
March 2018 – present |
Co-Investigator |
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An International Approach to Teaching Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment |
Rutgers Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs |
February 2014 – 2015 |
Co-Investigator |
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Improving Nutritional Needs of Oncology Patients |
The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey – Presidential Grant — Flo Okin Oncology Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark NJ |
2005-2006 |
Co-Investigator |
1. Gordon J, Brody RA, Samavat H, Hamdan M, Colonna AL, Young JB, Byham-Gray LD. Risk factors for carnitine deficiency in critically ill adults: A descriptive cross-sectional study. J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2026. Published online ahead of print doi: 10.1002/jpen.70044
2. Tweel LE, Brody R, Samavat H, Day AG, Jiang X, Byham-Gray L, Patel J, Compher C, et al. Association between protein dose in the early and late acute phases of critical illness and time-to-discharge-alive: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial. J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2025; 1-9. doi:10.1002/jpen.70033
3. Coombs C, Shah A, Parrott JS, Brody RA, Zelig R. Effects of Oral Probiotic Supplementation on Constipation Symptoms in Older Adults with Chronic Constipation: An Evidence-Based Review and Meta-Analysis. Accepted 10/05/25 for publication.
4. Wallinga MM, Brody RA. Immunosuppressive therapy following renal transplant: A case review. Top Clin Nutr 2025; 40(1): 75-85. Doi: 10.1097:TIN.0000000000000341
5. Lessar S, Brody RA, Dobak S, Foley S, Malone A, Peterson SJ, Yaceczko S, Price K. Advanced nutrition support therapy practices of registered dietitian nutritionists: a survey of the Academy of the Nutrition and Dietetics’ Dietitians in Nutrition Support Dietetics Practice Group and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Dietetics Practice Section. Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2026; 41(6): 291-303. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.11341
6. Eissenstat S, Gao N, Kim B, Brody R, Hauck E. Behavioral interventions of dietary changes to reduce depressive symptoms: a meta-analysis. J Public Health 2025; 33(8): 1775-1784 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-023-02157-z
7. Stewart B, Brody R, Samavat H, Byham-Gray L, Chowdhury N, Mathur S, Singer L. Relationships between Nutrition Risk and Frailty in Candidates for Lung Transplant. Clinical Transplantation 2025; 39(6): e70205. https://doi.org/10.1111/ctr.70205
8. Brody R, Cunningham A, Stevens J. Prairietown Regional Medical Center: An AI-Driven Simulation for Teaching Leadership and Change Management to Nutrition Graduate Students. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2025; 57(8): 798-805. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2025.04.003
9. Eissenstat S, Gao N, Brody R, Modak R Need for interprofessional collaboration for depression interventions: from research to future directions. American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation. 2025; 28(5): 1176-1184.
10. Worsfold L, Kattelmann K, Bacon C, Bezner J, Brody R, Chipman K et al. Report on the development of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics’ academic “Accreditation Standards for Advanced Practice Doctoral Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.” Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2025; 125(5): 692-708 e15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2025.01.013
11. Pelekhaty S, Brody R. Nutrition management of a patient following emergent pneumonectomy due to chest wall trauma.Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2025; 40:973-981. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.11291
12. Brietzke G, Brody R, Sackey J, Byham-Gray L. Associations of skeletal muscle mass index and protein markers in patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis. Journal of Renal Nutrition 2024; 34(5): 447-453. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2024.03.004
13. Steiner L, Sackey J, Cohen D, Brody R. Evidence‐based practice attitudes and nutrition support guideline knowledge between holders and nonholders of the Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2024; 39(4): 934-944. http://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.11136
14. Navarro JS, Brody R. Nutrition support for older adults with pressure injuries receiving maintenance hemodialysis: A case study. Journal of Renal Nutrition 2023; 34(3): 260-265.. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2023.11.006.
15. Kuhn MA, Gillespie MB, Ishman SL, Ishii LE, Brody R, Cohen E, et al. Expert consensus statement: management of dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery 2023;168(4):571-92. https://doi.org/10.1002/ohn.302
16. Brown T, Brody R, Sackey J, Parrott JS, Peters E, Byham-Gray L. Dietary intake correlated to waist-to-hip ratio in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Journal of Renal Nutrition 2023; 33(2):355-62. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2022.09.012
17. Wedemire C, Brody R, Sackey J, Byham-Gray L. A Cross-sectional Survey of Research Involvement and Interest among Graduate Dietetics Students. Journal of Dietetic Education 2023; 1(2): 1. https://ecommons.udayton.edu/jde/vol1/iss2/2
18. Hahn M, Byham-Gray L, Samavat H, Brody RA. Small-bore feeding tubes placed with an electromagnetic imagin device leads to cost avoidance and decreased time to initiation of enteral nutrition. Nutr in Clin Pract 2023; 38(3): 1324-1333. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10979
19. Sackey JD, Sullivan J, Brody R, Touger-Decker R. Factors associated with food insecurity among health sciences students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition 2023; 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/19320248.2023.2174826
20. Lim C, Brody R, Sackey JD, Touger-Decker R, Chee WSS, Chen ST, Tomesko JA. Knowledge and practice patterns of NFPE in dietitians in Malaysia after an in-person training workshop after 1 year follow-up. Asia Journal of Dietetics 2022; 5(1): 31-41.
21. Gassmann C, Brody R, Sackey J, Byham-Gray L. Research Involvement among Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Graduates of three Clinical Nutrition Graduate Programs. J Allied Health 2022; 51(4): 113-118.
22. Bailey A, Brody R, Sackey J, Parrot JS, Peters E, Byham-Gray L. Current methods for developing predictive energy equations in maintenance dialysis are imprecise. Annals of Medicine 2022; 54(1): 909-920. https://DOI.org/10.1080/07853890.2022.2057581
23. Schwartz E, Willcutts K, Chung M, Brody R, Jewell ST, Byham Gray L. Oral Urea Supplementation in the Treatment of Acute Hyponatremia Among Hospitalized Adults: A Systematic Review. Journal of the American Nutrition Association 2023;43(3):314-326. https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2022.2036267
24. Chan L, Dobak S, Brody R, Peterson SL. Digital learning: a survey of RDN attitudes and utilization of YouTube for nutrition education. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2022; 37(2): 89-97.
25. Groesbeck A, Zelig R, Samavat H, Brody RA. The Perceived Value of the Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition Credential among Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Who Hold the Credential. Journal of Renal Nutrition 2022:32(5): 503-509. http://doi.org/10.1053/j.jrn.2021.10.004
26. Dalton J, Rothpletz-Puglia P, Epstein JB, Rawal S, Ganzer H, Brody R, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R. Transforming the eating experience in survivors of head and neck cancer. Supportive Care Cancer 2022; 30: 1451-1461. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-021-06526-w
27. Tomesko J, Brody RA, Chen S, Chee W SS, Sullivan J, Sackey JD, Touger-Decker R. Nutrition-focused physical examination knowledge and practice changes in clinical dietitians and dietetic educators who completed a 12-month hybrid training program in Malaysia: a pilot study. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2022; 37(1): 2-14. https://doi.org/10.1097/TIN.0000000000000257
28. Estes H, Roberts K, Ganzer H, Brody R. Risk Factors and assessment considerations for essential fatty acid deficiency in non-parenterally fed patients using a case example. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 2022; 37: 843-851.. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10822
29. Wedemire C, Brody R, Ganzer H. Integration of patient-centered care in nutrition support decision-making: A case report. Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2022; 37(1): 209-214. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10680.
30. Sackey JD, Pike K, Rothpletz-Puglia P, Brody R, Touger-Decker R. Food Insecurity Among Health Sciences Graduate Students at a Large Northeastern University. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2021;53(5): 428-433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2020.11.003
31. Stevens J, Rothpletz Puglia P, Brody RA. The Advanced Practitioner Certification in Clinical Nutrition Provides Opportunities for Validation and Career Advancement for Registered Dietitians. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2021; 36 (4): 284-298.
32. Hahn M, Brody R. Utilization of indirect calorimetry to assist in determining undiagnosed hypothyroidism in a patient on mechanical ventilation. Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2021; 36(4): 833-838. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10653
33. Schwartz E, Brody RA, Parrott JS, Peters E, Byham-Gray L. Comparison of the Identification of Malnutrition by Subjective Global Assessment and the A.S.P.E.N./Academy Malnutrition Diagnostic Framework among Adults on Maintenance Hemodialysis. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2019; 34(3): 218-232.
34. Lowe J, Brody RA. Nutrition management of major burn injuries. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2019; 34 (2): 161-171.
35. Toledano S, Sackey J, Willcutts K, Parrott JS, Tomesko J, Al-Mazrou AM, Kiran RP, Brody RA. Exploring the differences between early versus traditional diet advancement in postoperative feeding outcomes in patients with ileostomy or colostomy. Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2019; 34(4): 631-638. DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10245
36. Roberts S, Brody R, Rawal S, Byham-Gray L. Volume-based versus Rate-based Enteral Nutrition in the Intensive Care Unit: Impact on Nutrition Delivery and Glycemic Control. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.2019; 43(3): 365-375. DOI – 10.1002/jpen.1428
37. Desjardins S, Brody R, Touger-Decker R. Nutrition-focused physical examination practices of registered dietitian nutritionists who have completed an in-person NFPE course. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 2018; 33(2): 95-105.
38. Newkirk M, Shaheel F, Parimi P, Rothpletz Puglia P, Patusco R, Marcus AF, Brody RA. Comparison of Calorie and Protein Intake of Very Low Birth Weight Infants Receiving Mother’s Own Milk or Donor Milk When the Nutrient Composition of Human Milk is Measured with a Breast Milk Analyzer. Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2018; 33(5): 679-686.
39. Olejnik LA, Peters EN, Parrott JS, Marcus AF, Brody RA, Hand RK, Fiutem JJ, Byham-Gray LD. Abbreviated steady-state intervals for measuring energy expenditure in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2017; 41(8): 1348-1355.
40. Greenwood D, Brody RA, Stankorb S. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: the relationship between percentage of body weight change and the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale revised. A pilot study. EC Neurology 2017: 179-186.
41. Redgate J, Tomesko J, Marcus A, Brody RA, Touger-Decker R. Use of computer-assisted instruction for teaching nutrition-focused physical examination to dietetics students: a pilot study. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2017; 32(3): 219-228.
42. Tiderencel K, Brody RA. Evidence-Based Interventions for Diabetic Heel Ulcers: Nutrition-Focused Management of a Rehabilitation Patient. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2017; 32(4): 305-315.
43. Brody RA, Hise M, Marcus AF, Harvey-Banchik L, Matarese LE. Evaluating evidence-based nutrition support practice among healthcare professionals with and without the Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2016; 40(1): 107-114.
44. Johnson S, Brody RA, Marcus AF, Touger-Decker R. Knowledge and performance of dysphagia risk screening of registered dietitians in clinical practice. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2016; 30(4): 302-313.
45. Brody RA, Skipper A, Chaffe CL, Wooldridge NH, Kicklighter JR, Touger-Decker R. Developing an advanced practice credential for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Clinical Nutrition Practice. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2015; 115 (4): 619-623.
46. Mueller C, Rogers D, Brody RA, Chafee CL, Touger-Decker R. Report from the advanced-level clinical practice audit task force of the Commission on Dietetic Registration: Results from the 2013 advanced-level practice audit. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2015; 115(4): 624-634.
47. Hong L, Ziegler J, Brody RA. Breastfeeding and autism spectrum disorders. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2014; 29(3): 278–285.
48. daSilva L, Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Parrott J. Online education improves Canadian dietitians’ attitudes and knowledge regarding recommending and ordering multivitamin/mineral supplements. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 2014; 75(3): 111-117.
49. Saran D, Brody RA, Stankorb S, Parrott JS, Heyland DK. Gastric versus small bowel feeding in critically ill neurologically injured patients: Results of a multicenter observational study. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2014; doi: 10.1177/0148607114540003
50. Taylor B, Brody RA, Denmark R, Southard R, Byham-Gray L. Improving enteral delivery through the adoption of the “Feed Early Enteral Diet adequately for Maximum Effect (FEED ME)” protocol in a surgical trauma ICU – a quality improvement review. Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2014; 29(5): 639-648.
51. Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, Passannante MR, Rothpletz-Puglia P, O’Sullivan Maillet J. What clinical activities do advanced-practice RDs perform? Results of a Delphi study. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2014; 114(5): 718-733.
52. Brody RA, Touger-Decker R, Rigassio-Radler D, Parrott JS, Elbaum Rachman S, Trostler N. A novel approach to oral health assessment training for dietitians in long term care setting in Israel: A pilot study of changes in knowledge and practice. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 2014; 29 (1):57-68.
53. Lewis S, Brody RA, Touger-Decker R, Parrott JS, Epstein J. Feeding tube use in head and neck cancer patients. Head & Neck 2014; 36(12): 1789-1795.
54. Szeto M, O’Sullivan Maillet J, Brody RA, Parrott JA. Ethical climate relates to Registered Dietitians’ roles in decision-making processes for PEG placement in the elderly. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. 2014; 75(2):78-83.
55. Edmunds CE, Brody RA, Parrott JS, Stankorb SM, Heyland DK. The effects of different IV fat emulsions on clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. Critical Care Medicine. 2014; 42(5): 1168-1177.
56. Brody RA, Skipper A, Pavlinac J, Marsland C, O’Sullivan Maillet J. Achieving focused area and advanced practice status: Past, present, and future. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2013; 28(3):220-232.
57. Kiss CM, Byham-Gray L, Denmark R, Loetscher R, Brody RA. Impact of implementation of a nutrition support algorithm on nutrition care outcomes in an intensive care unit. Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2012; 27: 793-801.
58. Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, Passannante MR, O’Sullivan Maillet J. Identifying components of advanced-level clinical nutrition practice: A Delphi study. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2012; 112: 859-869.
59. O’Sullivan Maillet J, Brody RA, Skipper A, Pavlinac JM. Framework for analyzing supply and demand for specialist and advanced practice registered dietitians. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2012; 112 (Suppl 1): S47-S55.
60. Sum S, Brody RA. The link between thiamine supplementation and treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome in patients with alcoholism. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2012; 27(4): 334-338.
61. Tong CY, Lim LL, Brody RA. High output entercutaneous fistula: a literature review and a case study. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2012; 21(3): 464-469.
62. Rigby-Koutz J, Touger-Decker R, Brody R, Rigassio-Radler D, Khan H, Byham-Gray L, O’Sullivan Maillet J. The perceived benefits of master’s degrees in two samples of Registered Dietitians. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2010; 25: 202-212.
63. Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R. A review of characteristics of graduates in the allied health and nursing professions. Entry-level and advanced practice. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2009; 24: 181-192.
64. Brody RA, Tomesko J, MacDonald A, Parker A. Perspectives from RDs who completed advanced practice doctorates. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2009; 24:193-199.
65. Brody RA, Touger-Decker. An evidence-based approach to the nutritional management of head injury. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2008; 23:3-12.
66. Tatum C, Touger-Decker R, Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, O’Sullivan-Maillet, J. Perceived needs for graduate-level clinical nutrition education for Registered Dietitians. Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2008; 23: 320-332.
67. A.S.P.E.N. Board of Directors and The Clinical Guidelines Task Force. Guidelines for the use of parenteral and enteral nutrition in adult and pediatric patients. Neurologic impairment. JPEN Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2002; 26:80SA-81SA.
68. Brody R, Touger-Decker R, VonHagen S, O’Sullivan Maillet J. Role of registered dietitians in dysphagia screening. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2000; 100:1029-1037.
69. Brody R. Nutritional issues in dysphagia: identification, management, and the role of the dietitian. Nutrition in Clinical Practice 1999; 14: S47-S51
Book
1. Matarese L, Brody RA, Touger-Decker R. Nutrition assessment. In: Tucker KL, Duggan CP, Jensen GL, Peterson KE, Ross AC, Touger-Decker R. eds. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. 12th ed. Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2024: 281-232.