Mary J Marian
- Professor of Practice, Nutritional Sciences
- Professor, Innovations in Aging - GIDP
Contact
- (520) 235-6793
- Shantz, Rm. 224
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- mmarian@u.arizona.edu
Degrees
- DCN Clinical Nutrition
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, UA
- Detecting Malnutrition in Cancer Patients Using the Academy-A.S.P.E.N. Malnutrition Framework Compared to the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment Tool.
- M.S. Nutrition & Dietetics
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
- Comparison of Two Weight Loss Programs: Traditional vs. Innovative
Awards
- Fellow of the National Academies of Practice
- National Academies of Practice, Transforming Interprofessional Healthcare, Fall 2023
- Bart Cardon Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award
- College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Spring 2021
- Noteworthy Practice
- Accreditation Council for Nutrition Education in Dietetics (ACEND), Spring 2018
- Medallion Award
- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Fall 2014
- Certified as Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Spring 2013
Licensure & Certification
- Fellow, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (2014)
- Fellow, American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (2020)
- Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (1986)
- Board Certified Specialist in Oncology, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2018)
Interests
No activities entered.
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Spring 2025) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2025) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2025) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2024) -
Foundational Skills
NSC 225 (Fall 2024) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2024) -
Nutrition, Food, and You
NSC 170C1 (Fall 2024) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Spring 2024) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2024) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2024) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2024) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2023) -
Foundational Skills
NSC 225 (Fall 2023) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2023) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Fall 2023) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2023) -
Independent Study
NSC 399 (Spring 2023) -
Independent Study
NSC 499 (Spring 2023) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2023) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2023) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Spring 2023) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2022) -
Foundational Skills
NSC 225 (Fall 2022) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2022) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Fall 2022) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Summer I 2022) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Summer I 2022) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Summer I 2022) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2022) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2022) -
Med. Nutr. Therapy Wkshp
NSC 497B (Spring 2022) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2022) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Spring 2022) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2021) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2021) -
Med. Nutr. Therapy Wkshp
NSC 497B (Fall 2021) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Fall 2021)
2020-21 Courses
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Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Summer I 2021) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Summer I 2021) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2021) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2021) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2021) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Spring 2021) -
Advanced MNT
NSC 542 (Fall 2020) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2020) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2020) -
Med. Nutr. Therapy Wkshp
NSC 497B (Fall 2020) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Fall 2020)
2019-20 Courses
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Adv. Applied Nutr Sciences
NSC 519 (Summer I 2020) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Summer I 2020) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Summer I 2020) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2020) -
Independent Study
NSC 399 (Spring 2020) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2020) -
Med. Nutr. Therapy Wkshp
NSC 497B (Spring 2020) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2020) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Spring 2020) -
Advanced MNT
NSC 542 (Fall 2019) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2019) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2019) -
Med. Nutr. Therapy Wkshp
NSC 497B (Fall 2019) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Fall 2019)
2018-19 Courses
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Adv. Applied Nutr Sciences
NSC 519 (Summer I 2019) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Summer I 2019) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2019) -
Independent Study
NSC 399 (Spring 2019) -
Internship
NSC 393 (Spring 2019) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2019) -
MNT Lab
NSC 325L (Spring 2019) -
Med. Nutr. Therapy Wkshp
NSC 497B (Spring 2019) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2019) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Spring 2019) -
Advanced MNT
NSC 542 (Fall 2018) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2018) -
Independent Study
NSC 499 (Fall 2018) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2018) -
MNT Lab
NSC 325L (Fall 2018) -
Med. Nutr. Therapy Wkshp
NSC 497B (Fall 2018) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Fall 2018)
2017-18 Courses
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Adv. Applied Nutr Sciences
NSC 519 (Summer I 2018) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Summer I 2018) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2018) -
Honors Thesis
NSC 498H (Spring 2018) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2018) -
MNT Lab
NSC 325L (Spring 2018) -
Med. Nutr. Therapy Wkshp
NSC 497B (Spring 2018) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2018) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Spring 2018) -
Advanced MNT
NSC 542 (Fall 2017) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2017) -
Honors Thesis
NSC 498H (Fall 2017) -
Independent Study
NSC 399 (Fall 2017) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2017) -
MNT Lab
NSC 325L (Fall 2017) -
Preceptorship
NSC 491 (Fall 2017)
2016-17 Courses
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Adv. Applied Nutr Sciences
NSC 519 (Summer I 2017) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Summer I 2017) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2017) -
Honors Thesis
NSC 498H (Spring 2017) -
Independent Study
NSC 399 (Spring 2017) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2017) -
MNT Lab
NSC 325L (Spring 2017) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2017) -
Independent Study
NSC 499 (Winter 2016) -
Advanced MNT
NSC 542 (Fall 2016) -
Dietetic Internship Prep
NSC 495A (Fall 2016) -
Honors Thesis
NSC 498H (Fall 2016) -
Independent Study
NSC 399 (Fall 2016) -
MNT I
NSC 425 (Fall 2016) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Fall 2016) -
Special Topics
NSC 395B (Fall 2016)
2015-16 Courses
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Adv. Applied Nutr Sciences
NSC 519 (Summer I 2016) -
Independent Study
NSC 399 (Summer I 2016) -
Found. of MNT
NSC 325 (Spring 2016) -
Honors Thesis
NSC 498H (Spring 2016) -
Independent Study
NSC 399 (Spring 2016) -
MNT II
NSC 435 (Spring 2016) -
Preceptorship
NSC 391 (Spring 2016) -
Special Topics
NSC 395B (Spring 2016)
Scholarly Contributions
Books
- Marian, M. J., & Mullin, G. E. (2016). Integrative Nutrition Therapy. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.More infoLead editor for textbook on Integrative Nutrition Therapy. Secured authors, reviewed chapters, copy-edited page proofs and attended monthly conference calls during development.
- Marian, M. J., & Piepenburg, D. (2016). Nutrition and the Cancer Survivor. Switzerland: Springerlink. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-24814-1More infoChapter reviews medical nutrition therapy recommendations for cancer prevention and treatment.
- Marian, M. J. (2015). Integrative Nutrition Therapy. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor and Francis.More infoCo-edited textbook with Dr. Gerald Mullin, M.D.
Chapters
- Marian, M. J. (2021). Gastrointestinal Oncology. In Health Professional's Guide to Gastrointestinal Nutrition. Chicago, IL: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Marian, M. J. (2019). Overview of Enteral Nutrition & Patient Selection. In Enteral Nutrition Handbook (2nd Edition)(pp 65-95). Silver Springs, MD: ASPEN.
- Marian, M. J. (2019). Overview of enteral nutrition and patient selection.. In Enteral Nutrition Handbook.(pp 65-95). Silver Springs, MD: American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition.
- Russell, M. K. (2018). Indications for Parenteral Nutrition in Adults. In Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Pocket Guide to Parenteral Nutrition , 2nd edition(pp 19-34). Chicago, IL: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.More infoChapter discussed appropriate patients for parenteral nutriiton.
- Mattox, T., & Williams, V. (2017). Cancer. In ASPEN Core Curriculum; 3rd edition(pp 651-674). ASPEN Core Curriculum: ASPEN.
- Posthauer, M. E. (2017). Wound Healing. In ASPEN Core Curriculum(pp 419-434). ASPEN Core Curriculum; 3rd Edition: ASPEN.
- Marian, M. J. (2015). Carbohydrate Metabolism. In Critical Care Nutrition. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor and Francis.More infoReviewed carbohydrate metabolism
- Marian, M. J. (2015). Client History. In Nutrition Assessment Pocket Guide. Chicago, IL: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.More infoDiscussed factors related to client history that should be considered in nutrition assessment.
- Marian, M. J. (2014). Gastrointestinal Oncology. In The Health Professional's Guide to Gastrointestinal Health(pp 147-167). Chicago, IL: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
- Marian, M. J., & Thomson, C. A. (2014). Obesity and Cancer. In Integrative Weight Management(pp 171-186). New York: Springer Sciences & Business Media.
- Bartlett, S., Taren, D. L., Muramoto, M. L., & Marian, M. J. (1998). Food Sources of Nutrients. In Geriatric Nutrition. Springer, Dordrecht. doi:10.1007/978-94-011-6912-7_8More infoMany patients may ask questions as to the best food sources of specific nutrients of which they may be trying to increase or restrict the intake. On the following pages of this section are tables to assist in educating patients as to the dietary sources of several key nutrients. These tables provide representative, rather than complete, listings of nutrients in commonly consumed foods; each nutrient has numerous other dietary sources which would have been too cumbersome to list for the purposes intended by this handbook.
Journals/Publications
- Marian, M. J. (2017). Marian M. Dietary supplements commonly used by cancer patients; Are there any benefits? Nutr Clin Pract. 2017;607-627. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 32(5), 607-627.
- Marian, M. J., & Ziegler, J. (2016). Venous Ulcers of the Lower Extremities. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 31(1), 3-23. doi:10.1097/TIN.0000000000000054More infoReview of the role of nutrition and venous ulcers of the lower extremities with a case presentation.
- Marian, M. J. (2014). Prevalence of Malnutrition and Current Use of Nutrition Support in Cancer Patient Study. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 38(2), 163-165.
Presentations
- Marian, M. J. (2023, April). Nutrition Assessment. SLHS 495AUniversity of Arizona Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.
- Marian, M. J. (2023, August). Nutritional Deficiences. ASPEN Fundamentals of Nutrition Support.
- Marian, M. J. (2023, February). Nutrition representative for UA Center for Integrative Medicine Patient Care Conference. AzCIM Residential Week for physicians. Tucson, AZ: UA Center for Integrative Medicine.
- Marian, M. J. (2023, February). Nutritional Deficiences & Nutrition-focused Physical Examination. Fundamentals in Nutrition Support. Virtual: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
- Marian, M. J. (2023, January). Career Development & Case Discussion. University of Arizona FCM 201 course. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
- Marian, M. J. (2023, January). Inflammation and Nutrition. Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Update. Tubac, AZ: AZ Oncology.
- Marian, M. J. (2023, March). Invited to present on Career Overview & Suggestions for Success. UArizona Nutrition Club meeting. Tucson, AZ: UArizona Nutrition Club.
- Marian, M. J. (2023, November). Culinary Medicine. CALES Health Theme Day. University of AZ, Tucson, AZ: CALES.
- Marian, M. J. (2020, August). Orientation for New Yuma Students. Orientation. Virtual: CALS.More infoServed as lead for faculty panel orientation for new students to NSC from Yuma, AZ
- Marian, M. J. (2020, January). Food as Medicine. Fundamentals in Nutrition Support Virtual Course. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Medical Center.
- Marian, M. J. (2019, January). Inflammation and Nutrition. Tucson Medical Center Seniors' Program. El Dorado Center: Tucson Medical Center.More infoProvided evidence-based presentation on the role of inflammation in health and wellness and the role of nutrition.
- Marian, M. J. (2019, June). Role of Dietary Supplements in Health & Wellness. College of Nursing Integrative Medicine Graduation. Tucson, AZ: U of AZ College of Nursing.
- Marian, M. J. (2019, March). Assessment of Nutrient Deficiencies. Nutrition Sciences and Practice Conference. Phoenix, AZ: American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
- Marian, M. J. (2019, September). Inflammation: Friend or Foe. Tucson Medical Center Seniors' Program. Tucson, AZ.
- Marian, M. J. (2019, September). Nutritional Management for Patients with Cancer Webinar. ASPEN Malnutrition Awareness Week. National webinar: American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition.
- Marian, M. J. (2018, May). Nutrition 101. Cancer Survivors Support Group. Tucson, AZ: AZ Oncology Foundation.
- Marian, M. J. (2017, April). The Role of Lifestyle, Inflammation & Cancer. Mayo Clinic Cancer Symposium. La Paloma, Tucson, AZ: Mayo Clinic and Tucson Medical Center.
- Marian, M. J. (2017, November). Inflammation: Friend or Foe. Sole presentation. Yuma, AZ: Friends of Yuma & AZ Health Sciences Center.
- Marian, M. J. (2016, January). Physical Exam & Abdominal Assessment. Clinical Nutrition Week. Austin, TX: American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition.More infoPresented and facilitated hands-on portion of one day workshop on physical examination - topic: Abdominal Assessment. Developed power point and submitted hands for attendees.
- Marian, M. J. (2016, March). Nutrition-focused Physical Exam. Workshop. Fullerton, CA: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.More infoFacilitator at one day hands-on workshop educating attendees on how to complete a nutrition-focused physical exam.
- Marian, M. J. (2014, August). Nutritional Management for Cancer Patients. Carondelet Dietetic Internship Foundations of Clinical Nutrition. Tucson, AZ: Carondelet Dietetic Internship.
- Marian, M. J. (2014, February). Nutrition and Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer Survivorship Group. Tucson, AZ: Breast Cancer Survivor Group.
- Marian, M. J. (2014, January). The Efficacy of Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Oncology Patients.. Clinical Nutrition Week. Savannah, GA: American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition.
- Marian, M. J. (2014, June). Nutrition-focused Physical Exam Workshop.. Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Goodyear, AZ: Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
- Marian, M. J. (2014, June). What Causes Treatment-Related Changes in Body Composition & Weight; Strategies to Combat.. National Cancer Care Teleconference. New York: Cancer Care.
- Marian, M. J. (2014, May). Dietary Supplements & Cancer Survivor Well-being: What is the Evidence. Keynote Speaker. Workshop for Cancer Survivors. Tucson, AZ: Tucson Cancer Network.
- Marian, M. J. (2014, May). Living with Cancer: Lifestyle. Hope - Living with Cancer. Tucson, AZ: AZ Oncology Foundation.
- Marian, M. J. (2014, November). Nutrition-focused Physical Exam Workshop.. Carondelet Dietetic Internship Foundations of Clinical Nutrition. Tucson, AZ: Carondelet Dietetic Internship.
- Marian, M. J. (2013, Spring). Nutrition-focused physical exam hands-on skills workshop. Carondelet Dietetic Internship Preceptors. Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital: St. Mary's Dietetic Internship.
- Marian, M. J. (2012). Abdominal Assessment. Orlando, FL.
Poster Presentations
- Zerr, B., & Marian, M. J. (2021, September). Exploring pharmacy and dietetics students' knowledge and attitudes through collaborative care. Nexus Summit. virtual: Nexus.
- Marian, M. J., Brody, R. A., Marcus, A. F., & Byham-Gray, L. (2016, January). Detecting Malnutrition in Patients with Cancer. Clinical Nutrition Week. Austin, TX: American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition.More infoPoster presentation on research study comparing nutrition assessment modalities in the cancer patient population.
Others
- Marian, M. J. (2019, November). Patient Case Review Panel Presentation. U of AZ Integrative Medicine Program.
- Marian, M. J. (2019, September). Nutrition Assessment of Cancer Patients & NFPE hands on teaching sessions. Carondelet St. Mary's Dietetic Internship.
- Marian, M. J. (2019, September). Patient Case Review Panel. Integrative Medicine Residential Week.