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Ruth Gordon is a registered dietitian with many years of experience in school food service. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from James Madison University in Virginia and a master’s degree in education from Georgia State University. She completed her dietetic internship at Emory University in Atlanta. Ruth recently retired after 28 years with the Georgia Department of Education where she served in various specialist positions and as state director. She also was a School Nutrition Director in Floyd County, Georgia. Ruth has held leadership positions with professional organizations including Georgia Dietetic Association, the School Nutrition Services Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the Society of Nutrition Education, and the National Association of State NET Program Coordinators. She now serves as a consultant for the development and presentation of child nutrition programs and materials and is a trainer for the National Food Service Management Institute.
Publication Date
4-15-2011
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City
Savannah, Georgia
Keywords
Child Nutrition, School Feeding
Disciplines
Food Science | Other Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development
Recommended Citation
Gordon, Ruth and Institute of Child Nutrition. Child Nutrition Archives., "Ruth Gordon" (2011). Oral History Project (all interviews). 150.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/icn_ohistories/150
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