Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND

Courses Taught

• SAR HS 395 Food, Supplements, and Consumer Health
• SAR HS 397 Nutrition and Chronic Disease
• SAR HS 366/566 Community Nutrition
• SAR HS 201 Introduction to Nutrition
• SAR HS 789 Theory and Practice in Nutrition Counseling
• SAR HS 811 Graduate Nutrition Practicum
• SAR HS 703 Dietetic Internship

Scholarly and Practice Interests

• Adult Obesity and Weight Management
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Hypertension
• Wellness and Lifestyle Changes
• Food Safety
• Nutrition Communications (Media)

Book Publications

• Salge Blake, Joan and Thompson, J. 2026. 5th ed. Nutrition: From Science to You, Nutrition & You. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Salge Blake, Joan. 2023. 6th ed. Nutrition & You. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Salge Blake, Joan. 2020. 5th ed. Nutrition & You. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, Joan. 2015. 3rd ed. Nutrition & You. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, J., Munoz, K., and Volpe, S. 2019. 4th ed/ Nutrition: From Science to You, San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, Joan. 2011. 2nd ed. Nutrition & You. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, J. 2010. Nutrition & You: From Core Concepts to Good Health. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, J., Munoz, K., and Volpe, S. 2009. Nutrition: From Science to You, San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, Joan. 2008. 1st ed. Nutrition & You. San Francisco: Pearson Education, Inc./Benjamin Cummings.
• Salge Blake, Joan. 1991. Eat Right the EASY Way, New York: Simon and Schuster.

Interviews and Media Appearances

Professor Salge-Blake has conducted over 3,000 interviews since 2008. This is just a short selection, but you can find a longer list of her interviews here.

2025

• Martha Stewart, Hydrating vegetables, January
• Huff Post, Foods For Losing Body Fat, January
• NY Times, Lemon Water, January
• Authority Magazine, Women over 40 Taking Wt Loss Meds, January
• Eating Well, High Protein Snacks that Lower Cholesterol, January

2024

• Well+Good, Caffeine, January
• Lose It, Healthy Chocolate Desserts, January
• WBZ TV, Health Habits in 2024, January
• SheFinds, Foods That Lower Cholesterol, January
• Lose It, Couples Who Lose Weight Together, January

2023

• Eat This Not That, Meal Timing and Weight Loss, January
• Creeky Joints, Long Covid, January
• The Daily Mail, Food Compass, January
• Boston 25 TV, Soups For What Ails You, January
• Boston 25 TV, Budget Friendly Hacks, January

Selected Presentations

• Salge Blake, J., Kulkar S., Ajenikoko, F., and Machnica, E.  The ROI of Preventive Nutrition:  How nutrition Education and Food-Based Interventions Can Reduce Long-term Healthcare Cost.  Harvard Medical School.  June 2025
• Salge Blake, J., Hill, J. and Crowley, N.  From Intention to Empowering Patients on GLP-1/Incretion-Based Therapies. Today’s Dietitian Webinar.  June 2025.
• Salge Blake, J., What Does Healthy Mean?  IFIC Summit.  Washington DC, May 2025.
• Salge Bake, J, Mattis, A., Sakaida, K.  Reclaiming Our Influence: Navigating Social Media with Authority & Credibility. FNCE, Minneapolis, MN, October 2024
• Salge Blake, J., What is a Sustainable Diet and How Can RDNs Communicate This. Illinois Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, September 2024
• Salge Blake, J., Nutrition Misinformation and Disinformation, Dietetic Internship Day, May 2024 at Boston University
• Salge Blake, J., News That Confuses, BU, HS704 Class, February 2024
• Salge Blake, J., Stop Food Waste, Global Abroad Program, BU, November 2023
• Salge Blake, J., “You Can Do This: Securing a Dietetic Internship,” Boston, MA, November, 2023 
• Salge Blake, J., The RDN as a Career Choice, Boston University, October 2023
• Salge Blake, J., Why You Need A MS in Nutrition.  Boston University, October 2023
• Salge Blake, J., Using Podcasts to Engage Your Students, Pearson Webinar, August 2023
• Salge Blake, J., Dialogue Over Dinner: What is a Sustainable Diet.  Savannah, GA May 2023
• Salge Blake, J., What is a Sustainable Diet and How Can RDNs Communicate This. Texas Academy of Nutrition & Diets, Austin, TX April 2023
• Salge Blake, J., What is a Sustainable Diet and How Can RDNs Communicate This. Louisiana Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Baton Rouge, LA, March 2023

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

• 2024-2027 – Committee for Lifelong Learning, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, appointment position.
• 2022 – AND HOD Table Facilitator
• 2021-2023 – Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics ANDPAC Board Member
• 2021-2022 – NDEP Outreach Committee Member
• 2018 – Harvard University, Subject Matter Expertise Reviewer for their online nutrition modules.
• 2018 – AND HOD Evolution Design Team
• 2017-2020 – Delegate to the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• 2016-present – ANCE Education Committee, Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• 2010-2011 – Nominating Committee, Chair, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2009-2010 – Nominating Committee, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2007-2016 – Academy of Nutrition & 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 – Nominating Committee, Chair, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2003-2004 – Nominating Committee, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2002-2003 – Nominating Committee, Chair, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 2001-2002 – Elected, Nominating Committee, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 1999-2001 – Elected, Director Education, Massachusetts Dietetic Association Board
• 1984-present – Member of the American 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

• Member of various advisory boards