Heather M. Krick

Heather M. Krick serves as Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Immaculata University within the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Board-Certified Bariatric Counselor (BCBC), she brings clinical expertise in weight management, bariatric surgery, and nutritional counseling to her academic role.

Her educational foundation includes:

• DHSc in Health Science from Drexel University
• MS in Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island
• BS in Nutrition and Foods from Drexel University

Dr. Krick's research centers on innovative food product design for therapeutic applications, with emphasis on culinary science solutions for cancer recovery and weight management interventions. Her work bridges clinical nutrition needs with practical food development.

Recent publications reveal a strong trend in functional food applications for clinical settings, particularly sensory-optimized products like therapeutic popsicles and ice cream alternatives that address nausea, nutritional supplementation, and patient-specific dietary requirements through evidence-based design.