Kate Walker
Assistant Professor of Practice and Nutrition Clinical Instructor of DIP
Kate Walker, MDA, RDN, LDN, CSG is an Assistant Professor of Practice at Simmons and the clinical instructor for the Simmons Dietetic Internship. She is a CDR Certified Specialist of Gerontology with extensive years experience as a clinical dietitian in acute, subacute, and long-term care levels. As a contract trainer for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) workshop, she teaches advanced skills in detecting malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies in patients to nutrition professionals around the country.
Professor Walker is passionate about mentoring students to develop their clinical judgement and to help build confidence in their practice.
Education
- BA, Psychology, from University of Hartford
- BS/DPD, Nutrition and Dietetics, from Simmons University
- MDA, Dietetics Administration, from Utah State University
License/Certifications
- RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- LDN: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
- CSG: Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
Area of Expertise
- Gerontological Nutrition
- Nutrition Focused Physical Exam
Courses
- NUTR 111-112 Introduction To Nutrition Science
- NUTR 111-L Fundamentals of Nutrition Science Lab
- NUTR 331 Practice of Clinical Dietetics
- NUTR 451-AL Dietetic Fieldwork Lab
Community Engagement
- Member of the Interprofessional Education Committee
Publications/Presentations
"Micronutrient deficiencies in geriatrics (B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin D, iron) and pharmaceutical intervention options", Presented to Massachusetts Dietetics in Health Care Communities, May 2023
"Complex Physical Findings: Interpreting NFPE in Challenging Patient Populations" Presented to Massachusetts Dietetics in Health Care Communities, May 2022
"NFPE for Challenging Populations" Presented at the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (MAND), Virtual Conference, January 2021
"Ethics for Dietitians Treating Individuals at the End of Life" Moderated presentation at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Expo (FNCE), Virtual Conference. October 19, 2020.
"Malnutrition Across The Lifespan: Viewed Through the Lenses of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Physical Therapists" Presented for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics & American Physical Therapy Association webinar series, June-2020
"NFPE: Identifying malnutrition in the context of advanced age" Presented at Boston dietetic internship class days for geriatric nutrition, presented annually since 2019.
"Identifying risk of micronutrient deficiencies in older adults: B12 and Vitamin D" Presented to ECHO-AGE Didactic, geriatric medical practice group, BIDMC March 2016.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetic Practice Group for Healthy Aging
- Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors
- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Awards
- The Silver Linings Award from the Center for Faculty Excellence for innovative teaching during the pandemic in spring 2020.
Kate Walker in the News
Simmons Faculty Recognized for Innovative Teaching During the Pandemic
Simmons University received a $10,000 Presidential Grant through the Davis Education Foundation to fund a Post-Pandemic Innovative Teaching Award.
Assistant Professor Kate Walker to Lead Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Webinar on Malnutrition
Simmons Assistant Professor Kate Walker to participate in webinar that helps registered dietitians and physical therapists better identify and treat malnutrition.
Shout-outs from Students and Alums
Heather Zeman '19MS Empowers People with Intuitive Eating and Sports Nutrition
Tell me about the kind of work that you do. I wear a few hats, which I love. My primary role is nutrition counseling at an interdisciplinary practice called Back Bay Health, where I empower athletes and active adults to...