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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist<br>When registered dietitians uphold our high standards of practice, we are uniquely trained and qualified to work at the intersection of nutrition science, medicine, research, physiology, behavior, health and the human relationship with food sources and physical activity.

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  • BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1990
  • Other, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1991
  • MS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005

icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions

  • The Relationship among Fifth Grade Students' Body Size Perception, FITNESSGRAM Scores, and Physical Activity Level in PE Class, The Relationship among Fifth Grade Students' Body Size Perception, FITNESSGRAM Scores, and Physical Activity Level in PE Class, September 2016
  • Creating a Transdisciplinary Childhood Obesity Prevention Program: A Focus on Interprofessional Education and the Triple Aim, July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2016

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  • KidQuest; A nutrition and physical activity program designed for pre-adolescent students, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nashville, TN

icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors

  • Omtvedt Innovation Award for Extension, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2017

Complexities of Diagnosing Early Soybean Stand Issues -- Herbicides

June 21, 2013

This is one of two stories in this week's CropWatch looking at potential causes that may act alone or together to reduce soybean stands. Also see Complexities of Diagnosing Early Soybean Stand Issues — Diseases.

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PPDC: Pythium Identified in Central, East and Northeast Samples

June 7, 2013

May 31 – June 6

Throughout the crop production season CropWatch will be sharing regular reports from the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic. Following is the first report.

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With Heavy Rains, How Likely is N Leaching?

May 31, 2013

Q. In the last three weeks we have received more rain than we did in the previous three months. Should I worry about N leaching?

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Tools to Help Optimize Limited Water Supplies for Crop Production - UNL CropWatch, May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

The 2013 water outlook for the North Platte Valley, the Panhandle, and eastern Wyoming does not look good.

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