Megan Appelbaum

College of Family and Consumer Sciences

Nutritional Sciences

PhD/DI Student

Megan is currently conducting research under Dr. Alison Berg.

217 Hoke Smith Annex
300 Carlton St.
Athens, GA 30602

appelbaum@uga.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Education

Degree Field of Study Institution Graduation
Dietetics Food and Nutrition Science Florida State University 2022

Teaching

NUTR 2100 Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (Teaching Assistant, August 2022-December 2022)

NUTR 4530/6530 Medical Nutrition Therapy II (Teaching Assistant, January 2023-May 2023, January 2024-May 2024)

NUTR 4510/6510 Human Life Cycle Nutrition (Teaching Assistant, August 2023-December 2023)

University of Georgia Dining Services, Eating Smart Class (Instructor, August 2022-February 2023)

Prior Professional Positions

Organization Title Years of Service
Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student Organization President 2023-2024
Georgia Dietetics Foundation Student Liaison and Stipend Committee Board Member 2024

Awards

Award Name Awarded By Year Awarded
Lane Fund for Excellence Scholarship Florida State University Health and Human Sciences 2021
Big Bend Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholarship AHEC 2020-2022
Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship University of Georgia 2023
Obesity Research Initiative Travel Award University of Georgia 2024

Journal Articles

Jiang, X., Zhao, Y., Tang, C., Appelbaum, M., & Rao, Q. (2022). Aquatic food animals in the United States: Status quo and challenges. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 1–46. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12923

D'Avolio, D., Gropper, S., Appelbaum, M., Thiengtham, S., Holt, J., Newman, D. (2023). The Impact of a Pilot Telehealth Coaching Intervention to Improve Caregiver Stress and Well-Being and to Increase Dietary Protein Intake of Caregivers and their Family Members with Dementia - Interrupted by COVID-19. Dementia. (London), 22(6), 1241-1258. doi:10.1177/14713012231177491

Publications

Conference Publications:

  • Appelbaum, M., Padilla, H., Thapa, J., McCardel, R., Donepudi, S., Zuercher, H., Berg, A. (2024). Exploring the Fit and Feasibility of Implementing CDC-Recommended Family Healthy Weight Programs (FHWP) in Southwest Georgia through Cooperative Extension. [Poster Presentation, with published abstract below]. 2024 National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference, Greenville, SC.
    • M. M. Rossi & M. A. Parisi (Eds.), 2024 National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference Book of Abstracts (pp. 92). https://health.extension.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-NHOC-Abstracts-Greenville.pdf
  • Appelbaum, M., Padilla, H., Southall, H., Lamm, A., Longnecker, D., Dobbins, K., Garner, C., Ashley, S., Smith, H., Lester, K., Peavy, K., Marty, C., Berg, A. (2024). Seven Years of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Obesity Prevention Interventions in Rural Georgia: Implementation Evaluation and Lessons Learned in the High Obesity Program (HOP). [Poster Presentation]. 2023 Annual Obesity Research Initiative Symposium, University of Georgia.
  • Appelbaum, M., Padilla, H., Southall, H., Lamm, A., Longnecker, D., Dobbins, K., Garner, C., Ashley, S., Smith, H., Lester, K., Peavy, K., Marty, C., Berg, A. (2024). Seven Years of Policy, Systems, and Environmental Obesity Prevention Interventions in Rural Georgia: Implementation Evaluation and Lessons Learned in the High Obesity Program (HOP). [Poster Presentation]. 2023 Annual Extension Conference, Rockeagle, GA.
  • Appelbaum, M., Padilla, H., Thapa, J., McCardel, R., Donepudi, S., Berg, A. (2023). Exploring the Fit and Feasibility of Implementing CDC-Recommended Family Healthy Weight Programs (FHWP) in Southwest Georgia through Cooperative Extension. [Poster Presentation]. 2023 Annual Obesity Research Initiative Symposium, University of Georgia.
  • Appelbaum, M., Padilla, H., Southall, H., Lamm, A., Longenecker, D., Dobbins, K., Garner, C., Ashley, S., Smith, H., Lester, K., Peavy, K., Marty, C., Berg, A. (2023). Implementing Policy, Systems, and Environmental Obesity Prevention Interventions in Rural Georgia: The High Obesity Program. [Oral Abstract Presentation, with published abstract below]. Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2023 Annual Conference, Washington D.C.
    • In Proceedings of the Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior (pp. 81-82). Washington, DC: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2023.05.177
  • Appelbaum, M.D. (2020). The Comparison of Different Protein Staining Techniques [oral presentation]. Florida State University College of Health & Human Sciences Research Showcase, Tallahassee, FL.
  • Appelbaum, M.D. (2020). The Optimization of Glycoprotein Staining Techniques [oral presentation]. Florida State University Undergraduate Research Symposium, Tallahassee, FL.

Extension Publications:

  • Appelbaum, M., Wilson, H., Kindamo, E., & Berg, A. (2023). Understanding the Nutrition Label: Carbohydrates, Sugar, and Fiber: Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label (FDNS-E-89-95) UGA Extension
  • Appelbaum, M., Kindamo, E., & Berg, A. (2023). Understanding the Nutrition Label: Protein, Vitamins, and Minerals: Understanding the Nutrition Label (FDNS-E-89-95b). UGA Extension
  • Appelbaum, M., & Berg, A. (2023). Community Garden Toolkit. UGA Extension. Retrieved from https://site.extension.uga.edu/healthiertogether/garden-toolkit/
  • Appelbaum, M., Kindamo, E., Berg, A. (2022). Managing High Blood Pressure. [In preparation]. Extension Bulletin, UGA.
  • Berg, A., Kindamo, E., Appelbaum, M., McDaniel, M., Whitson, Q. (2022). Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, 36(4). The University of Georgia. https://www.fcs.uga.edu/docs/Dec_Winter_DLL_B+W_-_English.pdf

Undergraduate Honors Theses:

  • Appelbaum, M. D. (2022). A Nutrition Perspective on Garden Pea (Pisum sativum L.). https://purl.lib.fsu.edu/diginole/FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1650640649_f2dead4d

Blog Publications:

  • Appelbaum, M. (2020). Becoming a Competitive Applicant for the Dietetic Internship. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Behavior Health Nutrition Students. Https://bhndpgstudents.wordpress.com/2020/01/22/becoming-a-competitive-applicant-for-the-dietetic-internship/?fbclid=IwAR2GlmXjt1LdJxpgjjXPjUQCz_at6uI08FoFcYvz-NrUxwLNQJMvZAKUsP9Q
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