Deborah Bellis

Deborah Bellis, MS, RD is a Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at California State University, Chico. She serves as Coordinator for NFSC 200W and specializes in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition and Disease, and Health at Every Size approaches. Her teaching responsibilities include courses on nutrition and disease (NFSC 318), Medical Nutrition Therapy (NFSC 470 series), and Health at Every Size (NFSC 200W).

Her professional background includes roles as an instructor in foundational nutrition courses such as Basic Nutrition (NFSC 100) and Sports Nutrition (NFSC 403). She emphasizes integrative approaches to health education, combining clinical nutrition principles with weight-neutral methodologies.

Though no specific awards or grants are listed, her contributions focus on advancing evidence-based nutrition practices through undergraduate education. She coordinates academic programs and lab components essential to training future dietetics professionals.

Her office is located in Holt Hall, Room 369, and she can be reached via nfsc@csuchico.edu for departmental inquiries.