Associate Teaching Professor
Department of Nutrition and Food StudiesDepartment
Location
White Hall, #548Syracuse, NY 13244
Biography
Chaya Charles is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies. In addition, she is currently a consultant dietitian Oswego County Opportunities Nutrition Services, and Empower Parkinson Inc. She has previously held titles such as outpatient dietitian, clinical dietitian, and nutrition services manager at various health care facilities. Charles completed both her B.S. degree in nutrition, and her M.S. degree in nutrition science at Syracuse University. Her master’s thesis is titled “Comparing Vegan and Vegetarian Attitudes, Beliefs and Perceptions with Risk for Disordered Eating Behavior.” She is also published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Charles is a board-certified specialist in Gerontological Nutrition. She is the recipient of the 2014 Sodexo Clinical Innovation Award, 2011 Sodexo Northeast Regional Dietitian of the Year, and winner of the 2010 National Sodexo Nutrition Outcomes Study.Education
- M.S., Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, . Major: Nutrition Science
- B.S., Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, . Major: Nutrition
Fellowships
- Faculty Fellow, Syracuse University, Art
Specialization
- Vegetarianism and disordered eating behaviors, malnutrition prevention in aging, diabetic nutrition counseling, weight management, and meal planning guidance in institutional and home settings.
Teaching
Currently Teaching
- NSD 481 - Clinical Nutrition Therapy I
- NSD 482 - Clinical Nutrition Therapy I Lab
- NSD 115 - Food Science I
- NSD 511 - Nutrition Education
Published Scholarship
Publications
- Charles, C.L., 2014. Comparing Vegan and Vegetarian Attitudes, Beliefs and Perceptions with Risk for Disordered Eating Behavior,
Presentations
- Charles, C.L., 2021. Nutrition Care in Parkinson's Disease. In "Living an Active Life with Parkinson's Disease" Annual Regional Conference.
- Charles, C.L., 2020. COVID-19-Vulnerable Populations and Food Access: A Food Justice and Human Rights Foundation for Community Food Security. In Virtual Symposium. Syracuse University.
- Charles, C.L., 2019. Supplements in Aging. In New York State Aging Services Conference.
- Charles, C.L., 2015. Nutrition and Dementia. In Dementia Care Conference. Alzheimer's Association.
Consulting
- Fulton Area YMCA Head Start Program. Registered Dietitian
Active Service
Professional Service
- Affiliate Nutrition Educator, Brady Markets
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
- Sodexo Clinical Innovation Award Winner
- Sodexo Northeast Regional Dietitian of the Year
Memberships
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Behavioral Health Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Group, Active Member
- Healthy Aging Dietetic Practice Group. National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Group, Active Member
- Hunger and the Environment Dietetic Practice Group. National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Group, Active Member
- Integrative and Functional Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Group, Active Member
- New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York
- Syracuse-Onondaga Food System Alliance
Licensures and Certifications
- Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Certified in Food and Beverage Cost Control
- Registered Instructor and Proctor for the National Restaurant Association's ManageFirst Programs
- ServSafe Certified
Department
Location
White Hall, #548Syracuse, NY 13244