- Graduate School - Texas Woman's University (1990-1991), Clinical Nutrition
- Undergraduate School - Simmons College (1980-1983), Clinical Nutrition
- Internship - UT Southwestern School of Health Professions (1988-1990), Clinical Nutrition
- Other Post Graduate Training - Texas Woman's University (1990-1991)

Susan Rodder, M.S.
- Internal Medicine - Cardiology
- Nutritional Impact on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
- Patient-Centered Application of Practical Dietary Recommendations
Biography
Susan G. Rodder, M.S., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in the nutrition impact on the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease; patient-centered application of practical dietary recommendations; and technology approaches for the sustainability of dietary recommendations.
Ms. Rodder earned her master’s degree in nutrition at Texas Woman's University. Certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2006.
A registered dietitian in the Preventive Cardiology Program, she serves as course director for rotations in nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy chronic care at UT Southwestern. She's a member of the Texas Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Ms. Rodder is involved in several research projects related to diet and heart health, mobile health (mHealth) technology, and lifestyle changes during cardiac rehabilitation. She has delivered several invited lectures and published numerous academic articles.
In 2019, she received the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions Clinical Excellence Award.
Education & Training
Professional Associations & Affiliations
- Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (1991), Provides support, education and information for dietitians practicing in the areas of sports, cardiovascular and wellness
- Dallas Dietetic Alliance (1991), Local organization which supports dietitians as the experts in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
- North Texas Health Alliance Community Transformation, American Heart Association (2015), North Texas Health Alliance Community Transformation, American Heart Association
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (1990), National Certifying Academy
Honors & Awards
- The University of Texas Southwestern School of Health Profession 2016 Outstanding Faculty Award 2016-2016, Department of Clinical Nutrition
- Distinguished Teacher Award for Excellence in Teaching 2009, UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, School of Health Professionals
- Alpha Eta Honor Society 1990, National Allied Heath Professions Honor Society
Books & Publications
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Publications
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Effective Elements within Multi-Componenent Pediatric Weight Loss Programs
Wilpitz D and Rodder SG Building Blocks 2012 4 35 6-11 -
The Efffects of Probiotic Supplementation on Dyslipidemia
Jewell M, Rodder, SG, and Carson JA SCAN's Pulse 2017 36 2 5-9 -
Teaching and evaluating smartphone applications: The effectiveness of a curriculum expansion
Rodder SG, Kindratt TB, Xiao C, Orcutt V, Koch C, Mcilvaine K, Neville MA Education for Health 2018 31 2 95-102 -
Effective Dietary Modifications in Patients: 5 things to Know
Khera A and Rodder SG 2020 -
2015 Evidence Analysis Library Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guideline for the Management of Hypertension in Adults.
Lennon SL, DellaValle DM, Rodder SG, Prest M, Sinley RC, Hoy MK, Papoutsakis C Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2017 Jun -
Weight Loss via Diet and Exercise Improves Exercise Breathing Mechanics in Obese Men.
Babb TG, Wyrick BL, Chase PJ, Delorey DS, Rodder SG, Feng MY, Ranasinghe KG Chest 2011 Jan 454-60 -
Effects of increased dietary phosphorus on magnesium balance in very low birthweight babies.
Rodder SG, Mize CE, Forman LP, Uauy R Magnesium research : official organ of the International Society for the Development of Research on Magnesium 1992 Dec 5 4 273-5
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Effective Elements within Multi-Componenent Pediatric Weight Loss Programs
Clinical Focus
- Nutritional Impact on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
- Patient-Centered Application of Practical Dietary Recommendations
- Technology Approaches for Sustainability of Dietary Recommendations