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Jonathan Poyourow

Professor

JWU Faculty Since 2013

Jonathan Poyourow, M.A., RD

Contact Info

Email
jpoyourow@jwu.edu
Phone
401-598-4981
Campus
Providence

Formerly a division dietitian in the US Army, Jonathan Poyourow can articulate how different sports require different nutritional needs, what — and when — athletes should eat for optimal performance, food’s healing factors, and the proper balance of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Poyourow also hosts biweekly Cooking with Class segments on Providence NBC affiliate WJAR Channel 10.

Education

  • A.S., Johnson & Wales University, CCA
  • B.S., Johnson & Wales University, CCA
  • M.A., Liberty University, Health & Wellness
  • Ph.D., Liberty University, Health & Wellness

“As a sports dietitian at JWU, I get questions all the time about how athletes should eat. I teach students simple ways to get calories, carbohydrates and protein that athletes need throughout the day into food”

Teaching Interests

Sports Nutrition
Food as Medicine

Scholarly Interests

Athletic Performance Cuisine
Culinary Nutrition
Teaching Kitchens

Courses

  • CUL4165 Therapeutic Cuisine
  • CULN 4155 Athletic Performance Cuisine
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Extra Curricular Roles

Faculty Athlete Mentor--JWU Girls Soccer
Club Advisor-- Nutrition Society
Club Advisor-- Mindfulness & Fitness Club