TEACHING

Graduate courses taught include:

Geriatric Nutrition (HNS 706.5X);
Recent Developments in Nutrition (HNS 714X);
Assessment Techniques and Nutritional Care (HNS 716.1X);
Seminar in Nutritional Practice (HNS 720X);
Seminar in Clinical Application of Nutritional Research (HNS 721X);
Fieldwork in Dietetic Practice I (HNS 722.1X);
Fieldwork in Dietetic Practice II (HNS 722.2X);
Independent Reading (HNS 795X);
Independent Study (HNS 799X);
Research Seminar in Health Sciences II (HNS 791.2X);
Thesis Research (HNS 780X).

 

Undergraduate courses include:

Fundamentals of Nutrition (HNS 25.1);
Life Cycle Nutrition (HNS 47);
Nutrition and Diet Therapy (HNS 54.5);
Recent Trends in Nutrition (HNS 73);
Independent Study (HNS 88.2).

PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

Burns, D. J., Doiron, D.L., Raphaelson, H. A., Hull, K., Joseph, J. A., Kokesh, A. C., Kristal, B. S.,Pruchnicki, A., Sachs, B. S., Schnoll, R., Vogelman, J., Wetherell, A., & Martin, R. (2011).  2011 blueberry health study report: memory scores continue to improve; power milestones bring personalized research close.  Proceedings of the 40th Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, Raleigh, North Carolina, June 3-6, 2011.

Burns, D. J., Doiron, D.L., Raphaelson, H. A., Hull, K., Joseph, J. A., Kokesh, A. C., Kristal, B. S.,Pruchnicki, A., Sachs, B. S., Schnoll, R., Vogelman, J., Wetherell, A., & Martin, R. (2010).  2002-2010 blueberry health study report: memory data analysis suggests that 100 participants conducting 100 measurements each year can document a 0.2% annual change during a two-year study at 95% confidence. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, Portland, Oregon, June 4-7, 2010.

“What’s in Your Brown Bag? Simple Steps to Optimize Your Diet.” Presented at the Brown Bag Luncheon series, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, May 11, 2011.

“Freshmen Health Initiative Survey: A Pilot Study.” poster presented at the Brooklyn College’s Fourteenth Annual Faculty Day, Brooklyn, NY, May 25, 2010.

“Chocolate, Food of the Gods.” Presented at the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged, Rockaway Park, NY, February 18, 2010.

“Therapeutic Properties of Chocolate.” Presented at the Brooklyn College Faculty Circle, Brooklyn, NY, February 17, 2010.

Dufault, R., Schnoll, R., Lukiw, W. L., LeBlanc, B.,  Cornett, C.,  Patrick, et al. (2009). Mercury exposure, nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disruptions may affect learning in children. Behavioral and Brain Functions, 5, 44. doi:10.1186/1744-9081-5-44

Dufault, R., LeBlanc, B., Schnoll, R. Cornett , C., Schweitzer, L.,  Wallinga, D., Hightower, J.,  Patrick, L., & Lukiw, W. J.  (2009). Mercury from chlor-alkali plants: Measured concentrations in food product sugar. Environmental Health, 8, 2   doi:10.1186/1476-069X-8-2

Doiron, D.L., Burns, D. J., Raphaelson, H. A., Hull, K., Joseph, J. A., Kokesh, A. C., Kristal, B. S.,Pruchnicki, A., Sachs, B. S., Schnoll, R., Vogelman, J., Wetherell, A., & Martin, R.2002-2009 Blueberry Health Study Report: Data Sets for Individual Participants Now Exceed 99.99% Confidence for Memory, Decision Speed and Math Skill Changes. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 29-June 1- 2009.

Speaker for Women’s Center at Brooklyn College film screening “Fat Chance” about one woman’s struggles with dieting and self-image.  February 24th 2009.

“Tea, Chocolate and Coffee: The New Health Food.” Presented at the Brooklyn College Faculty Circle, Brooklyn, NY, November 19, 2008.

“CUNY Campaign against Diabetes: Nutrition Q & A session.”  Sponsored by the Brooklyn College Health Programs Office, Brooklyn, NY, November 13, 2008.

Martin, R., Hull, K., Joseph, J.A., Kokesh, A.C., Kristal, Pruchnicki, A., Raphaelson, H.A., Sachs, B., Schnoll, R., Wetherell, A. (2007). Blueberry study memory score improvements reach 95% confidence; special project reports. Proceedings of the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, Boulder, CO,  May 30-June 2, 2008.

Martin, R., Hull, K., Joseph, J.A., Kokesh, A.C., Kristal, Pruchnicki, A., Raphaelson, H.A., Sachs, B., Schnoll, R., Wetherell, A. (2007). 2002-2007 Blueberry health study report: Individual data sets are now reaching 95% confidence level. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, Chicago, Ill, April 12-19, 2008.

Martin, R., Coppings R.J., Gerstmann, K.E., Holme, W., Joseph, J.A., Kokesh, A.C., Kristal, Pruchnicki, A., Raphaelson, H.A., Sachs, B., Schnoll, R., Wetherell, A. (2007). 2002-2007 blueberry health study annual report:  Individual data sets are now reaching the 95% confidence level for memory score improvement. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, June 1-4, 2007  San Antonio, Texas.

Greenberg, J., Dunbar, C. C., Schnoll, R., Kokolis, R., Kokolis, S., Kassotis, J.  (2007). Caffeinated beverage intake and the risk of heart disease mortality in the elderly: a prospective analysis. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 85, 392-398.

“ADD/ADHD and Nutritional Issues” presented at The ADD Adult Support Group, Seafarers & International House, New York, NY,  November 8, 2007.

Martin, R., Coppings R.J., Gerstmann, K.E., Holme, W., Joseph, J.A., Kokesh, A.C., Kristal, Pruchnicki, A., Raphaelson, H.A., Sachs, B., Schnoll, R., Wetherell, A. (2006). Online study resources for gerontologists. Interventions in Aging and Age-related Diseases: The Present and the Future: Proceedings of the 35th Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, Boston, MA, June 2-5, 2006. Abstract no. 101.

“Diet and Learning Disorders: Is there a Connection?” at the First Annual Integrative Nutrition Therapy Conference, Brooklyn, NY, March 16, 2006.

Greenberg, J.A., Axen, K.V., Schnoll, R., Boozer, C.N.  (2005). Coffee, tea and diabetes: the role of weight loss and caffeine. International Journal of Obesity, 29 (9), 1121-1129.

Martin, R., Coppings R.J., Gerstmann, K.E., Holme, W., Joseph, J.A., Kokesh, A.C., Kristal, B., Luzi, M., Millard, S., Sachs, B., Pruchnicki, A., Raphaelson, H.A., Schnoll, R., Wetherell, A. (2005). Memory score improvement observed during two-year blueberry study. Aging: Mechanisms and Prevention: Proceedings of the 34th Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, Oakland, California, June 3-6, 2005.

“Effects of Blueberry Consumption on Age-Related Health Indicators” poster presented at the Fifth International Conference and Exhibition on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, San Francisco, CA, November 7-10, 2004.

Martin, R., Coppings R.J., Gerstmann, K.E., Holme, W., Joseph, J.A., Kokesh, A.C., Kristal, B., Luzi, M., Millard, S., Sachs, B., Pruchnicki, A., Raphaelson, H.A., Schnoll, R., Wetherell, A.  (2004). Blueberry study web sites for cognitive performance measurement appear sufficiently precise to detect a 0.1% change in performance during aging. Molecular Mechanisms of Aging:  As Modulated by Genes, Hormones and Oxidative Events: Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, St. Petersburg, Florida, June 4-7, 2004,  Abstract no. 68.

“Drug-Free Solutions for Learning Disabled Kids” presented at the South Orangetown Middle School, Blauvelt, NY, October 28, 2004.

“Can Blueberries Improve Cognitive Function in the Elderly? Results of the 2002 Blueberry Health Study” poster presented at the Brooklyn College’s Seventh Annual Faculty Day, Brooklyn, NY, May 25, 2004.

Martin, R., Schnoll, R., Gerstmann, K.E., Joseph, J.A., Kristal, B., Pruchnicki,  A. (2003). The 2002 blueberry health study:  Effects of diet and gender on decision-speed and self-reported health.   Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 103, A-30 (published abstract and poster presentation).

Martin, R., Coppings R.J., Gerstmann, K.E., Joseph, J.A., Kokesh, A.C., Kristal, B., Mathew, D., Sachs, B., Pruchnicki, A., Schnoll, R., Wetherell, A.  (2003). The 2002 blueberry health study: daily blueberries improve decision-speed and age-related health indicators. Nutritional Modulation of Aging and Age-Related Diseases: Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, Baltimore, Maryland, June 6-9, 2003, page 10-11, Abstract no. 28.

Martin, R.,  Fichandler, P.D., Raphaelson, H.A., Gerling, M.A., Coppings, R.C., Gerstmann, K.E., Holme, W.,  Joseph, J.A. Kokesh, A.C., Mathew, D., Sachs, B., Pruchnicki, A.,  Schnoll, R., Wetherell, A.  (2003). Senior centers can administer and increase the statistical power of longevity studies. Nutritional Modulation of Aging and Age-Related Diseases: Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Meeting of the American Aging Association, Baltimore, Maryland, June 6-9, 2003, pages 26-27, Abstract no. 61.

Schnoll, R., Burshteyn, D., & Cea-Aravena J. (2003). Nutrition in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A neglected but important aspect. Journal for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 28, 63-75.

“Berries, Nuts and Chocolate: Nature's New Arsenal to Combat Disease” presented at the Health and Nutrition Science Department’s Faculty Seminar, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, October 9, 2003.

“Medical Students’ Knowledge, Perceptions and Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)” poster presented at the Brooklyn College’s Seventh Annual Faculty Day, Brooklyn, NY, May 21, 2003.

Can Diet Reverse the Aging Process?” presented at the Institute for Retired Professionals, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, December 5, 2002.

“Nutrition and Your Health” presented at the Isralight Summer Retreat, Honesdale, PA, August 29 & August 31, 2002.

“Nutrition as an Alternative Treatment” presented at the Second Biannual International Conference on Personal Meaning, Symposium on Alternative Health Models, Vancouver, BC, July 19, 2002.

“Teachers Who Care” chaired session for the Brooklyn College Sixth Annual Faculty Day Symposia, May 16, 2002.

“Nutrition and Stress Reduction” presented at the Brooklyn College chapter of the American Medical Student Association, Brooklyn, NY, February 27, 2002.

Schnoll, R., & Zimmerman, B.J. (2001) Self-regulatory training enhances dietary self-efficacy and dietary fiber consumption. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 101, 1006-1011.

Schnoll, R. (2001). Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in a Brooklyn community. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 101, A-60 (published abstract and poster presentation).

Pappas, C., Martin, R., Sachs, B., Schnoll, R., Pruchnicki, A. (2001). A test-retest reliability of 0.99 for measuring gradual cognitive change: The Danbury M.S. blueberry study. Journal of the American Aging Association, 59, A-106 (published abstract and presentation).

“Healthy Eating, Healthy Living: The Beneficial Effects of Various Food Components in Our Diet” presented at Brooklyn College Faculty Circle, November 28, 2001.

“The Mind-Body Connection: Three Perspectives” chaired session for the Brooklyn College Fifth Annual Faculty Day Symposia, May 23, 2001

“A Survey of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Brooklyn” poster presented at the Brooklyn College’s Fifth Annual Faculty Day, Brooklyn, NY, May 23, 2001.

“An Exploratory Study of Dietary Supplement Use among NYC Residents” poster presented at the Brooklyn College’s Fourth Annual Faculty Day, Brooklyn, NY, May 24, 2000.

“Healthy Eating for the New Millennium” presented at Chabad Center of the Five Towns, Cedarhurst, NY, May 17, 2000.

Schnoll, R., Burshteyn, D., & Cea-Aravena J. (1999). Nutrition and neurofeedback in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Biofeedback, 27, 18-20.

Schnoll, R., & Tomita, M. (1999). Using the professional resources in nutritional sciences (PRINS) web site. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 99, A-91 (published abstract and poster presentation).

Tomita, M., & Schnoll, R. (1999). Developing online professional resources in nutrition sciences: the PRINS web site. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 99, A-90 (published abstract and poster presentation).

Tomita, M., & Schnoll, R. (1999). PRINS, professional resources in nutrition sciences. World Wide Web: http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/hns/prins/

“Supernutrition- How to Choose an Optimal Diet” presented at the Nevele Grande Hotel, NY, July 24, 1999.

“Using Internet/WWW Technology in the Nutrition Profession: The Case of PRINS” poster presented at the Brooklyn College’s Third Annual Faculty Day, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 1999.

“Herbal Therapy: Medicine for the New Millennium” presented at the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast, PA, April 3, 1999.

“Nutrition for Optimal Health: The Latest Research on the Therapeutic Properties of Food” presented at Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast, PA, April 1, 1999.

“What are Phytonutrients and why are they Important?” presented at the Van Italie Center for Nutrition and Weight Control, NY, March 29, 1999.

“Healthy Diet, Healthy Mind” presented at the Yeshiva of Flatbush Health Institute, Brooklyn, NY, December 2, 1998.

"Top Ten Superfoods" presented at the Tamarack Hotel, Ellenville, NY, April 11, 1998.

Schnoll, R., & Zimmerman, B. (1997). The effects of self-regulatory training on dietary behavior in an undergraduate nutrition class. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 97, A-13 (published abstract and oral presentation).

“The Effects of Self-regulation Training on Dietary Behavior in an Undergraduate Nutrition Class” presented at the 80th Annual Meeting of the American Dietetic Association, Boston, MA, October 27, 1997.

“Self-regulation and Dietary Behavior Change” poster presented at the Brooklyn College Annual Faculty Day, Brooklyn, NY, May 28, 1997.

“Nutrition: Using Computers to Analyze Diets” presented at the CHES Spring ‘96 workshop series, “Current Topics in Health Education,” Brooklyn, NY, June 4, 1996.

Axen, K. V., & Schnoll, R. (1995). Nutritional issues in the frail older person. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 11, 1-10.

“The Effects of Goal Setting and Self-Monitoring on Dietary Behavior Change in an Introductory Non-Major College Nutrition Class” presented at the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences Faculty Seminar, December 13, 1995.