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Rebecca A Brody,PHD,MS

Department : Clinical and Preventive Nutritional Sciences
Program/Division : Clinical Nutrition
Academic Title: Professor

Office Address:
65 Bergen Street
Stanley S. Bergen Building, Rm 157
Newark, NJ 07101
Email: brodyra@shp.rutgers.edu

Education
Degree	Degree Source	Year Awarded
MS	UMDNJ-SHRP	1997
PHD	UMDNJ-SHRP	2010

Certification
Reg Certificate Type	Reg Certificate Number
R	812873

Publications
Title	Authors	Where and When
Comparison of the Identification of Malnutrition by Subjective Global Assessment and the A.S.P.E.N./Academy Malnutrition Diagnostic Framework among Adults on Maintenance Hemodialysis	Schwartz E, Brody RA, Parrott JS, Peters E, Byham-Gray L	Top Clin Nutr 2019; 34(3): 218-232
Nutrition management of major burn injuries	Lowe J, Brody RA	Top Clin Nutr 2019; 34 (2): 161-171
Exploring the differences between early versus traditional diet advancement in postoperative feeding outcomes in patients with ileostomy or colostomy	Toledano S, Sackey J, Willcutts K, Parrott JS, Tomesko J, Al-Mazrou AM, Kiran RP, Brody RA	Nutr Clin Pract 2019; 34(4): 631-638. DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10245
Volume-based versus Rate-based Enteral Nutrition in the Intensive Care Unit: Impact on Nutrition Delivery and Glycemic Control	Roberts S, Brody R, Rawal S, Byham-Gray L	Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.2019; 43(3): 365-375. DOI - 10.1002/jpen.1428
Nutrition-focused physical examination practices of registered dietitian nutritionists who have completed an in-person NFPE course	Desjardins S, Brody R, Touger-Decker R	Top Clin Nutr. 2018; 33(2): 95-105
Comparison of Calorie and Protein Intake of Very Low Birth Weight Infants Receiving Mother's Own Milk or Donor Milk When the Nutrient Composition of Human Milk is Measured with a Breast Milk Analyzer	Newkirk M, Shaheel F, Parimi P, Rothpletz Puglia P, Patusco R, Marcus AF, Brody RA	Nutr Clin Pract 2018; 33(5)” 679-686. DOI:10.1002/ncp.10060
Abbreviated steady-state intervals for measuring energy expenditure in patients on maintenance hemodialysis	Olejnik LA, Peters EN, Parrott JS, Marcus AF, Brody RA, Hand RK, Fiutem JJ, Byham-Gray LD	Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2017; 41(8): 1348-1355
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: the relationship between percentage of body weight change and the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale-revised. A pilot study	Greenwood D, Brody RA, Stankorb S	EC Neurology 2017: 179-186
Use of computer-assisted instruction for teaching nutrition-focused physical examination to dietetics students: a pilot study	Redgate J, Tomesko J, Marcus A, Brody RA, Touger-Decker R	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2017; 32(3): 219-228
Evidence-Based Interventions for Diabetic Heel Ulcers: Nutrition-Focused Management of a Rehabilitation Patient	Tiderencel K, Brody RA	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2017; 32(4): 305-315
Evaluating evidence-based nutrition support practice among healthcare professionals with and without the Certified Nutrition Support Clinician credential	Brody RA, Hise M, Marcus AF, Harvey-Banchik L, Matarese LE	Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2016; 40(1): 107-114
Knowledge and performance of dysphagia risk screening of registered dietitians in clinical practice	Johnson S, Brody RA, Marcus AF, Touger-Decker R	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2016; 30(4): 302-313
Developing an advanced practice credential for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Clinical Nutrition Practice	Brody RA, Skipper A, Chaffe CL, Wooldridge NH, Kicklighter JR, Touger-Decker R	Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2015; 115 (4): 619-623
Report from the advanced-level clinical practice audit task force of the Commission on Dietetic Registration: Results from the 2013 advanced-level practice audit	Mueller C, Rogers D, Brody RA, Chafee CL, Touger-Decker R	Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2015; 115(4): 624-634
Breastfeeding and autism spectrum disorders	Hong L, Ziegler J, Brody RA	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2014; 29(3): 278–285
Online education improves Canadian dietitians attitudes and knowledge regarding recommending and ordering multivitamin/mineral supplements	daSilva L, Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Parrott J	Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research 2014; 75(3): 111-117
Gastric versus small bowel feeding in critically ill neurologically injured patients: Results of a multicenter observational study	Saran D, Brody RA, Stankorb S, Parrott JS, Heyland DK	Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2014; doi: 10.1177/0148607114540003
Improving enteral delivery through the adoption of the “Feed Early Enteral Diet adequately for Maximum Effect (FEED ME)” protocol in a surgical trauma ICU – a quality improvement review	18. Taylor B, Brody RA, Denmark R, Southard R, Byham-Gray L	Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2014; 29(5): 639-648
What clinical activities do advanced-practice RDs perform? Results of a Delphi study	Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, Passannante MR, Rothpletz-Puglia P, O’Sullivan Maillet J	Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2014; 114(5): 718-733
A novel approach to oral health assessment training for dietitians in long term care setting in Israel: A pilot study of changes in knowledge and practice	Brody RA, Touger-Decker R, Rigassio-Radler D, Parrott JS, Elbaum Rachman S, Trostler N	Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 2014; 29 (1):57-68
Feeding tube use in head and neck cancer patients	Lewis S, Brody RA, Touger-Decker R, Parrott JS, Epstein J	Head & Neck 2014; doi: 10.1002/hed.23538
Ethical climate relates to Registered Dietitians' roles in decision-making processes for PEG placement in the elderly	Szeto M, O’Sullivan Maillet J, Brody RA, Parrott JA	Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research. 2014; 75(2):78-83
The effects of different IV fat emulsions on clinical outcomes in critically ill patients	Edmunds CE, Brody RA, Parrott JS, Stankorb SM, Heyland DK	Critical Care Medicine. 2014; 42(5): 1168-1177
Achieving focused area and advanced practice status: Past, present, and future	Brody RA, Skipper A, Pavlinac J, Marsland C, O’Sullivan Maillet J	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2013; 28(3):220-232
Impact of implementation of a nutrition support algorithm on nutrition care outcomes in an intensive care unit	Kiss CM, Byham-Gray L, Denmark R, Loetscher R, Brody RA	Nutrition in Clinical Practice 2012; 27: 793-801
Identifying components of advanced-level clinical nutrition practice: A Delphi study	Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, Passannante MR, O’Sullivan Maillet J	Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2012; 112: 859-869
Framework for analyzing supply and demand for specialist and advanced practice registered dietitians	O’Sullivan Maillet J, Brody RA, Skipper A, Pavlinac JM	Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2012; 112 (Suppl 1): S47-S55
The link between thiamine supplementation and treatment of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome in patients with alcoholism	Sum S, Brody RA	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2012; 27(4): 334-338
High output entercutaneous fistula: a literature review and a case study	Tong CY, Lim LL, Brody RA	Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2012; 21(3): 464-469
The perceived benefits of master’s degrees in two samples of Registered Dietitians	Rigby-Koutz J, Touger-Decker R, Brody R, Rigassio-Radler D, Khan H, Byham-Gray L, O’Sullivan Maillet J	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2010; 25: 202-212
A review of characteristics of graduates in the allied health and nursing professions. Entry-level and advanced practice	Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2009; 24: 181-192
Perspectives from RDs who completed advanced practice doctorates	Brody RA, Tomesko J, MacDonald A, Parker A	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2009; 24:193-199
An evidence-based approach to the nutritional management of head injury	Brody RA, Touger-Decker	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2008; 23:3-12
Perceived needs for graduate-level clinical nutrition education for Registered Dietitians	Tatum C, Touger-Decker R, Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, O’Sullivan-Maillet, J	Topics in Clinical Nutrition 2008; 23: 320-332
Guidelines for the use of parenteral and enteral nutrition in adult and pediatric patients. Neurologic impairment	A.S.P.E.N. Board of Directors and The Clinical Guidelines Task Force	JPEN Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 2002; 26:80SA-81SA
Role of registered dietitians in dysphagia screening	Brody R, Touger-Decker R, VonHagen S, O’Sullivan Maillet J	Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2000; 100:1029-1037
Nutritional issues in dysphagia: identification, management, and the role of the dietitian	Brody R	Nutrition in Clinical Practice 1999; 14:S47-S51

Awards
Award	Year
Transforming Vision into Action Award Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Lead team member – Dr. Jennifer Tomesko, with Dr. Riva Touger-Decker)	2017
Excellence in Teaching Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions	2013
Margaret Simko Award for Excellence at a Clinical Poster Session, 1st Runner Up (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)	2012
Stanley S. Bergen Jr. M.D. Medal of Excellence UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions	2012
Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Academic Performance UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, Ph.D. in Health Sciences	2011
E. Neige Todhunter Memorial Doctoral Fellowship American Dietetic Association Foundation	2008
Core Value Award for Financial Management Newark Beth Israel Medical Center	2004
Core Value Award for Quality Newark Beth Israel Medical Center	2002
Distinguished Alumnus Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions	2001
Emerging Dietetic Leader Award New Jersey Dietetic Association	2001
Graduate Student Research Award American Dietetic Association - Research Dietetic Practice Group	1998
Academic Excellence Award UMDNJ-School of Health Related Professions, Masters in Clinical Nutrition Program	1998
Employee Recognition Award Greater New Jersey Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators	1997
Academic Excellence Award UMDNJ- School of Health Related Professions, Dietetic Internship Program	1993

Research
Research Interests
Advanced and Specialty Dietetics Practice
Dietetic Education
Dysphagia
Nutrition focused physical assessment
Nutrition support
Clinical nutrition

Research Grants
Title	Sponsor	Effective Dates	Role
An International Demonstration Study Using a Train-the-Trainer Program on Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment of the Head, Neck, and Oral Cavity for Dietetic Educators and Preceptors	Foundation of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Colgate Palmolive Research Fellowship	August 2012 - May 2015	Principal Investigator
Defining and Validating Advanced-Level Practice in Clinical Nutrition Among Registered Dietitians	UMDNJ - The Foundation of UMDNJ	May 2012 - July 2015	Principal Investigator
Impact of Oral Health Assessment Training of Registered Dietitians on Implementing New Knowledge in Their Practice: A Pilot Study (sub-grant)	UMDNJ- Department of Nutritional Sciences and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Grant funding secured by Dr. Naomi Trostler through the American Dietetic Association Foundation – Colgate Palmolive Research Fellowship	January 2011 - May 2013	Principal Investigator
A Two-phase International Approach to Teaching Nutrition-Focused Physical Examination	Rutgers Global Grant	March 2018 - present	Co-Investigator
An International Approach to Teaching Nutrition-Focused Physical Assessment	Rutgers Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs	February 2014 - 2015	Co-Investigator
Improving Nutritional Needs of Oncology Patients	The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey – Presidential Grant -- Flo Okin Oncology Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark NJ	2005-2006	Co-Investigator

BioSketch
Title	Details
Rebecca Broday, PhD 3/10/2020	As an educator, my research has focused on training and educating dietitians, health professionals, and students on nutrition-focused physical examination and dysphagia screening, clinical nutrition topics including nutrition support therapy, and advanced practice topics in nutrition and dietetics education, credentialing, and practice. Much of my prior research has involved survey methodology and qualitative research, including recent work on food insecurity of health professions students. As an educator, I strive to support my students to achieve academic and professional success. Studying food insecurity and implementing strategies to address the issue is aligned with my goals as an educator.

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