Suzie Goodell

Professor, Director of Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutrition
Schaub Food Science Building, Room 218E
919.513.2632 lsgoodel@ncsu.eduBio
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)
Education
Ph.D. Nutritional Sciences University of Connecticut 2007
Dietetic Internship Cornell University 2003
M.S. Food and Nutrition Texas Tech University 2002
B.S. Biology Hardin-Simmons University 1999
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)