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Lori Hamilton, Ed.D.

Residential Faculty - Nutrition

Program Director :

Exercise Science

Exercise Science

Office: TC 50 - Room: 118

480-461-7379

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM 
    By appointment

If you need to meet outside of scheduled contact time, please take a moment to arrange an appointment via email ([email protected]). Thank you.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 Credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on scientific literacy and the study of nutrients for disease prevention. Includes macronutrients and micronutrients, human nutrient metabolism and nutrition's role in the health of the human body throughout the life cycle. Addresses nutrition principles for prevention of nutrition-related health conditions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26473
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
Tu
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

To offer a low-cost textbook, consider buying a used edition of The Science of Nutrition by Thompson et al. Either the 4th or 5th editions will suffice for this course.

Class 26473 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
32720

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Spring Flex Start 2025

FON142AB Science of Food 3 Credits

Exploration and Application of Scientific Principles of Food; experiences with ingredient functionality and application in cooking techniques. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26471

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26471 To offer a low-cost textbook, consider buying a used edition of Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation by Amy Brown Either the 5th or 6th editions will suffice for this course. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 Credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on scientific literacy and the study of nutrients for disease prevention. Includes macronutrients and micronutrients, human nutrient metabolism and nutrition's role in the health of the human body throughout the life cycle. Addresses nutrition principles for prevention of nutrition-related health conditions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33805

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
26472

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

To offer a low-cost textbook, consider buying a used edition of The Science of Nutrition by Thompson et al. Either the 4th or 5th editions will suffice for this course.

Class 26472 Students may contact instructors at: [email protected]
26475

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

To offer a low-cost textbook, consider buying a used edition of The Science of Nutrition by Thompson et al. Either the 4th or 5th editions will suffice for this course.

Class 26475 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]
26476

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

To offer a low-cost textbook, consider buying a used edition of The Science of Nutrition by Thompson et al. Either the 4th or 5th editions will suffice for this course.

Class 26476 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]
26480

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

To offer a low-cost textbook, consider buying a used edition of The Science of Nutrition by Thompson et al. Either the 4th or 5th editions will suffice for this course.

Class 26480 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Degrees & Awards

RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

BS: Bachelor's of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics: Kansas State University; Manhattan, KS

MS: Master's of Science, Food Science: Kansas State University; Manhattan, KS

EdD: Doctor of Education: Northern Arizona University; Flagstaff, AZ

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