Margaret Wing-Peterson, M.S., R.D.

Instructor

Office: Evans Hall 133
Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, California 92106-2899

Phone: 619.849.2366
Fax: 619.849.3326
E-mail: mwpeters@pointloma.edu

Education:

Master of Science; University of California - Davis; Davis, California
Emphasis: Nutrition Science/Dietetics
Thesis: Source Credibility Effects on Consumer Perceptions of Nutrition Claims Made in Food Advertisements

American Dietetic Association-accredited dietetic internship: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center; San Diego, California.

Bachelor of Science, Home Economics, with High Distinction; University of Arizona; Tucson, Arizona.
Major: Food and Human Nutrition
 

Certifications/Credentialing:

Registered Dietitian, American Dietetic Association

Course Assignments:

• FCS 225 - Fundamentals of Nutrition
• FCS 300 - Food Economics and Management 
• FCS 303 - Cultural Foods
• FCS 330 - Community Nutrition
• FCS 331 - Community Nutrition Practicum
• FCS 340 - Nutrition for Women's Well-Being (WS)
• FCS 445 - Catering

 

Professional Leadership and Memberships:

• American Dietetic Association
• Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs) - Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists; Dietitians in Business and Communications; Food and Culinary Professionals; Nutrition in Complementary Care; Dietetic Educators of Practitioners
• California Dietetic Association
• Nominee, California District Dietetic Association’s “Excellence in Community Nutrition” Award, 2000
• San Diego Dietetic Association
• Chair, Membership Committee; 2001-2002
• Chair-elect, Membership Committee; 2000-2001
• Chair, Nominations Committee; 1998-99
• Mentor for Student Mentoring Program, 1997-1999
• Phi Omicron, national family and consumer sciences honorary, 2004-present
• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
• Roundtable Moderator, Third Annual Oral Health Conference; San Diego Oral Health Initiative, 2008
• Selection Committee, San Diego State University Foundation WIC Dietetic Internship, 2007
• Advisory Committee, San Diego State University Foundation WIC Dietetic Internship, 2001-2002
• School Food Quality Work Force, San Diego Unified School District, 1999-2000
• Health Services Advisory Board, Neighborhood House Head Start Program, 1998-2002
• Grant Reviewer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Minority Health/ Women's Health, 1996

Community Service:

• Blessed Sacrament Parish School
• Development Committee
• Big Ten Fundraiser Committee
• Parent and Alumni Parent Volunteer
• San Diego Chinese Women's Association
• Scholarship Dinner Fundraiser Committee, 2004 - present
• Scholarship Selection Committee, 2007 - present