Suzie Goodell

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Bio

Teaching Activities

My vision for educational change includes offering students challenging coursework in non-traditional settings, in addition to providing them opportunities for engaging in quality research and service. With this vision in mind, I encourage my students to pursue excellence inside and outside of the classroom, while providing them with support to reach their goals.

Courses Taught

• NTR 490: Senior Capstone in Nutrition (Fall and Spring)
• NTR 601/801: Nutrition Seminar (Fall and Spring)

Achievements

• Gertrude Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology Award, member of the FBNS/DELTA collaborative with Dr. Natalie Cooke, Mr. Michael Cuales, Ms. Cathi Phillips, and Dr. Jessica White, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences nominee, North Carolina State University, 2020-2021
• Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences nominee, North Carolina State University, 2017-2018
• Food & Agricultural Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award-Southern Region Recipient, United States Department of Agriculture, 2017
• Early Professional Award, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2014
• Community-Engaged Faculty Fellow, North Carolina State University
• Academy of Outstanding Teachers, North Carolina State University, member since 2013
• Outstanding Teacher Award, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Representative, North Carolina State University, 2012-2013
• Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award, North Carolina State University, 2012-2013
• At Home in the World Faculty Fellow, Office of Institutional Equality and Diversity, North Carolina State University, 2013-2014
• Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award, member of the Gardening and Nutrition PIECES collaborative, North Carolina State University, 2011

Professional Memberships

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, (2000-present), Registered # 950175
• American Society for Nutrition, (2005-present)
• Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, (2008-present)
• North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, (2009-present)- Lifetime Member
• North Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, (2008-present)

Area(s) of Expertise

I have a passion for community and public health nutrition. My research focuses on childhood obesity prevention and intervention and the relationships between preschool-aged children and the adults in their lives. I observe the interactions that occur between parents, caregivers, and young children during mealtime and study the impact these interactions might have on a child €™s food consumption and learned eating behaviors. In addition, I develop and implement theory-based obesity prevention interventions for low-income, minority populations based on sound observational investigations and qualitative research.

I specialize in qualitative methodologies, particularly in-depth individual interviews and focus groups. I apply these methodologies when conducting needs assessments, as well as program evaluations. I enjoy acting as a consultant for other investigators from around the country, training them in techniques needed to create rigorous and trustworthy qualitative research.

Publications

• More PEAS Please! Process Evaluation of a STEAM Program Designed to Promote Dietary Quality, Science Learning, and Language Skills in Preschool Children , NUTRIENTS (2025)
• Associations between Preschool Teachers' Food-Based Learning Frequency, Level of Personal Priority and Identified Resources and Challenges: A Needs Assessment , NUTRIENTS (2024)
• North Carolina head start teachers' needs, resources, experiences, and priority for science education and professional development , JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION (2024)
• College Student Food and Housing Insecurity: Students' Perceived Determinants, Consequences, and Resilience , JOURNAL OF HUNGER & ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION (2023)
• Integration of Food-based Learning With Science in the Preschool Classroom: Implementation Gaps and Opportunities , JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR (2023)
• More PEAS Please! Teaching Teachers How to Integrate Food-based Learning Into Preschool Science , JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR (2023)
• A qualitative study exploring teachers' beliefs regarding breastfeeding education in family and consumer sciences classrooms , INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL (2022)
• Hands-on childcare garden intervention: A randomized controlled trial to assess effects on fruit and vegetable identification, liking, and consumption among children aged 3-5 years in North Carolina , FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY (2022)
• Research Design, Protocol, and Participant Characteristics of COLEAFS: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Childcare Garden Intervention , INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)
• Twelve-Month Efficacy of an Obesity Prevention Program Targeting Hispanic Families With Preschoolers From Low-Income Backgrounds , JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR (2021)

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