Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 41, Issue 3 , Pages 227-228 , May 2009

“Clicker” Technology Promotes Interactivity in an Undergraduate Nutrition Course

  • Sally E. Weerts, PhD, RD, LDN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Sally E. Weerts, PhD, RD, LDN, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224; Tel: 904-620-1433; Fax: 904-620-1035
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  • Deborah Miller, MEd
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  • Andrea Altice, MS, RD, LD/N

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PII: S1499-4046(08)00787-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2008.08.006

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Volume 41, Issue 3 , Pages 227-228 , May 2009