Shannon Moore, MS, RD, LDN

Biography

Shannon Moore completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech and her Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Northern Illinois University. During her career, she has worked as a clinical dietitian and public health nutritionist, providing medical nutrition therapy services to a diverse population of patients and often serving as a preceptor for nutrition students. She began her role as Assistant Professor in the Nutrition and Dietetics program in fall 2018. <br> <br>Shannon lives in Hiawassee, Georgia with her husband, Jared Moore. Outside of nutrition, her interests include coaching youth softball, hiking, and spending time on Lake Chatuge.

Education

• MS, Northern Illinois University, Nutrition and Dietetics
• BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise

Teaching Interests

Shannon's area of expertise and teaching interests include medical nutrition therapy, specifically chronic disease prevention and treatment, and nutrition counseling. <br><br>Shannon's primary teaching responsibilities include:<br>ND 239 – Dietetics as a Profession<br>ND 439 – Introduction to Professional Practice<br>ND 451/452 – Medical Nutrition Therapy I/II<br>ND 453/454 – Medical Nutrition Therapy Lab I/II