Dr. Zara Rowlands

Professor
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Dr. Zara Rowlands

Professor

Health Professions

Cushwa Hall 1114

phone: (330) 941-2021

zcshah@ysu.edu

ysu.edu/academics/bitonte-college-health-and-human-services/didactic-program

Bio

BS, Human Nutrition, Howard University, Washington, DC.
MS, Nutritional Sciences, Howard University, Washington, DC.
PhD, Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, FL

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (1995 - present)
Educator of Future Dietetics Professionals (1996 - present)

Research Interests

Human Nutrition, metabolism, cultural food ways.

Teaching Interests

Human Nutrition, metabolism, medical nutrition therapy, cultural food ways.

  • Education
    • 2003

      Ph D, Dietetics & Nutrition

      Florida International University

    • 1995

      MS, Nutritional Sciences

      Howard University

    • 1995

      Accredited Dietetics Internship

      Howard University

    • 1991

      BS, Human Nutrition and Food

      Howard University

  • Professional Positions
    • 1996 - 2002

      Florida International University

      Adjunct Professor

  • Administrative Assignments
    • 2018 - 2020

      Assistant Dean

    • 2013 - 2018

      Department Chairperson

  • Intellectual Contributions
    • 2018

      "Disordered eating: Influence of body image, sociocultural attitudes, appearance anxiety and depression - a focus on college males and a gender comparison"

      T. Turel, Z. Rowlands, J. Mincher

      Taylor and Francis, Online, volume 5, issue 10