Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND

Courses Taught

• HS366/566 Community Nutrition
• HS201 Introduction to Nutrition
• HS789 Theory and Practice in Nutrition Counseling
• HS811 Nutrition Practicum
• HS703 Dietetic Internship
• Scholarly and Practice Interests:
• Adult Obesity and Weight Management, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Wellness, Lifestyle Changes, Food Safety, Nutrition Communications (Media)

Book Publications

• Blake, Joan Salge. Nutrition &You, 2nd Edition, 2011. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Blake, Joan Salge.  Nutrition & You: Core Concepts to Good Health. 2010, San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
  
• Blake, Joan Salge, Munoz, Kathy, D., Volpe, S.  Nutrition: From Science to You, 2009 (In Press).  San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
  
• Blake, Joan Salge. Nutrition &You, 2007.  San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
  
• Blake, Joan Salge, Eat Right The EASY Way, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991.

Creative Works and Published Articles

• Ahneman, W, and Salge Blake, J. Spring 2010. Yogurt in the Clinic. ADA Times, American Dietetic Association.
• Salge Blake, Joan. 2010 Nutrition Tips for You. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, Joan. 2008  Lecture Teaching Tips, DVD,  San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, Joan, 2008.  Get Real and Nutrition Sleuth Online, Interactive Internet Tools. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, Joan,   2004 Great Ideas in Teaching Nutrition. 2004.  Benjamin Cummings Publications for Nutrition Professors.
• Salge Blake, Joan, 2008. Family Meal Makeover.  All You Magazine.
• Salge Blake, Joan.  2004.  Vegetarian Diets.  The Food Network.
• Salge Blake, Joan 2004.  Low Calorie Diets.  The Food Network.
• Salge Blake, Joan 2004.  Low Fat Diets.  The Food Network.
• Salge Blake, Joan 2004.  Low Cholesterol Diets.  The Food Network.

Selected Presentations

• Health Matters Virtual Conference: Joan Salge Blake presents The Myth of the Freshman 15. Hosted by Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College,  (September 17, 2015).
• Salge Blake, J. “Working with the Media.” Massachusetts Dietetic Association Media Workshop. Boston University, Boston, MA. November 4, 2011.
• Salge Blake, J. “Your Diet and Longevity: Food for Thought,” Boston Globe sponsored Boomers and Seniors Seminar, World Trade Center, Boston, MA, October 30, 2011.
• Salge Blake, J. and Robarts, J. “Creating a Dynamic Application.” Massachusetts Dietetic Association, Student Chapter, Boston, MA, October 2011.
• Salge Blake, J. “Winning the Weight Loss Battle: Science-Based Strategies that Work!” Boston University School of Medicine, September 1, 2011.
• Salge Blake, J. “Eating 101.” Boston University, RYSOP, Boston, MA. August 31, 2011.
• Salge Blake, J. “When Food Becomes Your Medicine: Functional Foods.” New York Dietetic Association, Buffalo, NY. January 15, 2011.
• Salge Blake, J. “Nutrition & Your Patients.” Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA. January 7, 2011.
• Salge Blake, J. and Robarts, J. “Creating a Dynamic Application.” Massachusetts Dietetic Association, Student Chapter, Boston, MA, November 2010.
• Salge Blake, J. “Winning the Weight Loss Battle: Science-Based Strategies that Work!” Boston University Alumni Association, New York, NY., October 2, 2010.

Professional Activities

• 2007-present Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Media Spokesperson
• 2006-2007 Liaison to COP and Areas, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2005-2006 Liaison to COP and Areas-Elect, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2004-2005 Chairperson, Nominating Committee, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2003-2004 Nominating Committee, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2002-2003 Nominating Committee, Chairperson, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2001-2002 Elected, Nominating Committee, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 1999-2001 Elected, Director of Education, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 1984-present Member of the American Dietetic Association and Massachusetts Dietetic Association.

Awards and Honors

• Award of Merit, Sargent College (2024)
• Media Excellence Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2020)
• Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award, Sargent College (2019)
• Annie Galbraith Outstanding Dietitian award, Massachusetts Dietetic Association (2009)
• American Dietetic Association’s Outstanding Dietetic Educator (2007)
• Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award (2001)
• Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Massachusetts Dietetics Association

Consulting Activities

• Private practice and consultant to the restaurant industry