Skip to main content

Get Health Care
About
Giving
Find Faculty
Library
Rush U Portal
I am a...
Select from the list below to customize your experience: Select a new category

I am a:

Education
Looking to take the next step in your career? Rush University offers a wide range of education and training options, including nationally ranked academic programs.

Find a Program
- Colleges
- Quick Links
Admissions
Student Life
Experience what life is like at Rush University, and discover what our supportive learning community has to offer.

Learn More About Student Life
- About the Rush Experience
- Quick Links
Research
Rush researchers are leading efforts to cure disease and promote health equity — in Chicago and around the world.

Learn More About Research
- About Our Research
- Quick Links

Get Health Care
About
Giving
Find Faculty
Library
Rush U Portal
I am a...
Select from the list below to customize your experience: Select a new category

I am a:

Search RUSH University

Sharon Foley, PhD, RD, LDN

Breadcrumb

Home
Sharon Foley, PhD, RD, LDN

Home

Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition

College of Health Sciences

Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Nutrition

Contact Information

Address: 600 S. Paulina St., 731B AAC
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone:
(312) 942-8125
Email:
sharon_foley@rush.edu

Links

Print this Page

Off

PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
MS, Texas Woman’s University
BS, Western Illinois University
Sharon P. Foley, PhD, RD, is an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition. Her research interests include assessing psychometric properties of measures, investigating nutrition assessment methods, applying the trans-theoretical model of “stage of change” and motivational interviewing and participating in outcomes research.
Selected Publications

Shahnazari M, Ceresa C, Foley S, Fong A, Zidaru E: Nutrition-Focused Wellness Coaching Promotes a Reduction in Body Weight in Overweight US Veterans. J Acad Nutr and Dietetics 2013;113(7):928-935.

Wolf S, Foley S, Budiman-Mak E, Moritz T, O’Connell S, Jelinek C, Collins E: Predictors of Weight Loss in Overweight Veterans with Knee Osteoarthritis who Participated in a Clinical Trial. J. Rehab Research & Development 2010; 47 (3): 171-181.

Kanabrocki EL, Sothern RB, Scakett-Lundeen L, Ryan MD, Johnson M, Foley S, Dawson S, Ocasio T, McCormick JB, Haus E, Kaplan E, Nemchausky B: Creatinine Clearance and Blood Pressure: A 34-year Circadian Study. Clin Ter. 2008; 159 (6): 409-413.

Patt PL, Agena SM, Vogel LC , Foley S, Anderson CJ : Estimation of Resting Energy Expenditure in Children with Spinal Cord Injuries. J. Spinal Cord Med. 2007; 30 (Supp1):S83-S87.

Abstracts

Sarkar D, Tangney CC, Staffileno BA, Foley S, Bacon CA, Wilbur JE. DASH Accordance among Older Hispanics: Comparison of Three DASH Scores. FASEB J April 9, 2013 27:368.7,

Taetzsch A, Foley S, Jablonski K, Medina Munoz l: Vitamin D Status of Home Care Patients. The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA, 2012

Campbell A, Foley S, Stamenkovich D, Groetsema, C: Comparison of Predictive Energy Expenditure Equations and Indirect Calorimetry in Critically Ill, Elderly, Overweight Patients. The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Philadelphia, PA, 2012

Stiles R, Foley S, Horvitz M: The Relationship between BMI and Number of Morbidities in Hospitalized Patients. ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Boston, MA, 2010.

Aine R, Foley S, Rea D, Mehta A, Steiner M: Nutrition Related Problems in Polytrauma. ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Boston, MA, 2010.

Horvitz M, Roggi R, Foley S, Berard N, Schmitt B: Effects of Changing Nutrition Monitoring Criteria on Patient Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients. ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Boston, MA, 2010.

O’Rourke C, Foley S, Stamenkovich D, Garza R, Bhoophalam N: Nutrition Problems Associated with Gastrointestinal Toxicities in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Boston, MA, 2010.

Imam SN, Soneru I, Agarwal N, Monari C, Foley S, Wright K, Patel A, Kalogeropoulou D: Do We Need Preventive Care During End of Life Hospice? American Geriatric Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2009.

Sprengelmeyer K, Foley S, Berard N, Ambrose K. Satisfaction with TeleHealth for Nutrition Counseling. ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Chicago, IL, 2008.

Cooper C, Tabat L, Foley S: Dietary Intake of Patients in Various Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease. ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, Chicago, IL, 2008.

Labossiere R, Howard K, Foley S, Palla K, Hintzke C, Soneru I: Comparison of Oral Supplementation and Intramuscular Injections of Cyanocobalamin to Treat Vitamin B12 Deficiency. American Geriatric Society Annual Meeting, Washington DC, 2008.

Bier-Laning C, Romstedt L, Foley S, Walner S, Horvitz M: System Changes Improve Access to Head and Neck Oncology Nutrition Clinic. Middle Section Triological Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2008.

Wolf S, Foley S, Budiman-Mak E, Collins E: Predictors of Weight Loss in Overweight Veterans with Osteoarthritis Participating in a Weight Loss Randomized Clinical Trial. VA Symposium on Obesity, Nutrition and Fitness, Washington DC, 2007.

Main Section
- Colleges
- For Professionals
- For Students
- Resources
  - Alumni
  - Get Directions
  - News & Events
  - Cookie Settings
(312) 942-7100
Rush University
600 S. Paulina St.
Chicago, Illinois 60612

Contact Us

Accessibility, Privacy & Harassment Policies

© 2025 Rush University