Alena M. Clark, Ph.D., R.D.

Assistant Professor

University of Northern Colorado
Dietetics Program, Gunter 2240
Greeley, CO 80639
Phone: (970) 351-2879
Fax: (970) 351-1489
E-mail: alena.clark@unco.edu

Ph.D. Human Nutrition, Colorado State University
M.P.H. Public Health Nutrition, University of Minnesota
B.A. Food/Nutrition and Dietetics, Concordia College

Alena Clark has practiced as a registered dietitian in hospitals, clinics and public health organizations primarily working with children with special health needs, breastfeeding women and patients undergoing treatment for cancer.  She also completed fellowships in maternal and infant nutrition while completing her graduate work.  Teaching and research interests include maternal and child nutrition, breastfeeding support, nutrition for children with special health needs and using the Internet as a way to disseminate nutrition information.   Courses taught in the Dietetics Program include FND 252 Lifecycle Nutrition, FND 357 Nutrition in Health and Illness, FND 370 Nutrition Education and Application Strategies, FND 250 Principles of Nutrition and FND 420 Maternal and Child Nutrition.