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Lora Day is a Lecturer I in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). She holds a Master of Arts in Nutrition from The University of Texas at Austin (1987) and a Bachelor of Arts in Dietetics from Texas Christian University (1979). Her expertise focuses on clinical nutrition, nutrition support, and dietetics, with specializations in enteral nutrition, acid-base disorders, and nutrition assessment techniques like the Subjective Global Assessment.
Dr. Day has published extensively on topics including lutein supplementation for macular degeneration, fish oil lipid emulsions in critical care, and clinical nutrition guidelines. She is a Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian, Registered Dietitian, and Licensed Dietitian. Her professional affiliations include the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), where she has served as a Chapter Reviewer and speaker at annual conferences since the 2000s. She has also contributed to ASPEN’s Nutrition Support Core Curriculum and led workshops on nutrition assessment techniques.
Day has presented at major events such as Nutrition Week 2005 (Orlando, FL), Nutrition Week 2004 (Las Vegas, NV), and the Texas Dietetic Association Annual Meeting. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in meeting JCAHO functional standards and addressing complex clinical nutrition challenges through evidence-based practices. She has authored chapters on nutrition assessment and test diets in key nutrition manuals and served on committees for professional nutrition resources.
