Dr. Judith Sharlin is a Senior Lecturer in the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Simmons College. Before coming to Simmons College, Dr. Sharlin had co-directed the Graduate Nutrition Communications Program at Boston University and owned and operated a catering and baking business. She is the author of a national award-winning cookbook and nutrition guide, as well as the author of many research articles and chapters including topics on public health nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular nutrition and consumer behavior and has lectured nationally on these topics. Dr. Sharlin competes as a US Masters swimmer and ranks as a ‘Top Ten’ record-holder in New England. Education Background BA University of California, Berkeley BS University of California, Berkeley MS Boston University PhD Tufts University Dr. Edelstein is currently retired. Her previous position was ofAssociate Professor in the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Simmons College. She taught both Food Science and Food service classes. Before coming to Simmons College, Dr. Edelstein has previously been in private practice and has served as a hospital Food Service Director and Chief Dietitian. She is the author of many research articles, inclusive of topics on ethics, yoga, the glycemic index, and athletic performance as well as the author or editor of books, which include: The Healthy Young Child, Wadsworth Publishing, 1995; Nutrition in Public Health, Second Edition, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2005; Nutrition: Rapid References for Nurses, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2007; Managing Food and Nutrition Services for the Hospitality, Culinary and NutritionProfessions, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2007; Life Cycle Nutrition: An Evidence-Based Approach, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2008. Education Background BS Florida State University MS Florida International University PhD University of Florida