Mastering Nutrition Research: A Practical Guide For Dietitians
MASTERING NUTRITION RESEARCH: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR DIETITIANS
In a rapidly evolving field, we constantly face new research that can significantly impact clinical practice. However, navigating the complexities of nutrition research can be challenging!

This 1-hour webinar is designed to equip dietitians with the tools and insights to critically evaluate and apply nutrition research effectively to their patient care. This session will break down the research process into manageable steps, making the methods section less daunting and basic biostatistics easy to understand.

Participants will learn to navigate common traps in research misinterpretation, critically evaluate the credibility of integrative and functional medicine research, and ensure their practice remains up-to-date with reliable evidence.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
  • Recognize the different levels of types of study design in nutrition research and their relevance to clinical practice.


  • Distinguish between correlation and causation, and apply this understanding when interpreting research outcomes.


  • Identify validated research assessment tools and their use in nutrition research.


  • Interpret the statistical and clinical significance of study results.


  • Gain practical steps to evaluate the quality and relevance of research for clinical practice.


  • Translate complex research data into practical, patient-centered recommendations.
Live Webinar Date: Oct 01, 2024   (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 7.2.3, 9.4.2
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Number of Credits: 1.0
Level(s): 1, 2
Total Cost: 1 Site Credit
About the Presenter: Charanya Sundar, MS, RDN, LD
Charanya Sundar

Charanya Sundar is a DrPH candidate at George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University. Throughout her career, Charanya has held various positions in clinical, private practice, and outpatient settings, where she has worked as a dietitian and managed large-scale public health nutrition programs. Her experiences have fueled her dedication to addressing complex systemic issues, such as food insecurity, chronic diseases, and malnutrition, and addressing the gap between clinical-community linkages.