Courtney
Fose,
MS, RD, LD, CNSC, FAND
Program Director, Master of Science in Dietetics Program
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Courtney Fose is a registered, licensed dietitian in Little Rock, Arkansas. She is the Program Director for the Master of Science in Dietetics (MSDI) Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Prior to transitioning to full-time academia, Courtney practiced as a Board-Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) in the acute care setting. She is a former member of the Committee for Lifelong Learning and currently serves the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as an ACEND Reviewer.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: Food insecurity (FI) is a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle. In 2023, 13.5% of U.S. households met criteria for FI. Arkansas ranks worst at 18.9%. Assistance benefits provide $2.06/person/meal, but the average meal costs $3.55/person. Aside from economics, many individuals in rural areas experience FI due to living in food deserts with limited access to affordable, nutritious food. Healthcare providers are often unaware of patients’/families’ FI, and evidence-based recommendations (DASH, Mediterranean diet) can seem overwhelming for FI…