Sarah Barnes, M.S., R.D., LDN.

Sarah Barnes, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban Public Health and Nutrition.  

Sarah Barnes received her Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University and Master’s degree from the University of Delaware. She has a been a registered dietitian since 2011 and has centered her clinical career around caring for pediatric patients with a wide variety of conditions and health concerns. Her research interests include pediatrics, endocrinology and pancreatic insufficiency.  

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric endocrine conditions 

Pancreatic insufficiency 

Pediatric overweight and obesity 

Nutrition counseling 

Education

MS, 2011, University of Delaware, Newark DE, Nutrition

BS, 2018, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, Human Nutrition and Foods

Professional Credentials

Registered Dietitian 

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 

Teaching

NUTR 165 Principles of Nutrition 

NUTR 200 Nutrition Through the Lifecycle 

NUTR 341 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 

NUTR 342 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 

NUTR 411 Practicum in Community Nutrition 

NUTR 455 Nutrition and Fitness 

NUTR 512 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism 

NUTR 514 Cases in Clinical Nutrition 

NUTR 609 Practicum in Medical Nutrition Therapy II 

Select Scholarship 

Barnes, S. (2023, July 10). Pediatric Nutrition. Presented to Drexel PA students on July 8, 2024. 

Barnes, S. (2024, April 4). Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders. Presented to Drexel PA students on April 4, 2024. 

Barnes, S. (2024, February 9). Infant & Pediatric Formulas and Breastfeeding. Presented at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to dietetic interns on February 9, 2024. 

“Feeding and Nutrition” Breakout Session Host — Congenital Hyperinsulinism International Virtual Conference, July 12, 2020. Presented to educate families and patients with hyperinsulinism.  

“Turner Syndrome and Nutrition” – Turner Syndrome Foundation, September 22, 2018. Presented on healthy eating, including diabetes prevention, heart health and bone health to girls and women with Turner Syndrome. 

“Nutrition and Feeding Difficulties” – Congenital Hyperinsulinism International Family Conference, August 16, 2014; April 15, 2016; July 6 2017. Presented to patients, caregivers and medical professionals on healthy eating strategies for patients with Congenital Hyperinsulinism.  

Professional Affiliations 

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 

Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group, Dietetics Practice Group