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Lincoln NE 68583-0806
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Work 402-472-3716 On campus, dial 2-3716
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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.

icon-academic-capEducation

  • 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

icon-keynotePresentations

  • 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

UNL Events Offer Youth Skill-Development, Long-term Benefits

June 27, 2008

UNL's annual Premier Animal Science Events and Life Challenge provide benefits to 4-H'ers even into college.

Just ask someone who has done it before

"I really liked doing the Life Challenge," said Marie Bolin, a 17-year-old from Eagle. "It involves solving problems and responding to real-life situations."

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Help Available to Farmers and Ranchers with Disabilities

June 27, 2008

Farming is the most dangerous profession in Nebraska, said Becki Koehler, program manager for Nebraska AgrAbility and Easter Seals Nebraska.

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Simple Steps Can Prevent Water and Flood Damage in Homes

June 27, 2008

Recent flooding and heavy rains have many Midwesterners cleaning and drying out homes, basements and crawlspaces. However, next time heavy rains hit, the potential for water and flood damage can be reduced, a UNL housing and environment specialist said.

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Wheat Scab in Nebraska for Second Year in a Row

Photo of field of fusarium head blight in Saline County, NE, June 16.

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Handling Scabby and DON-Affected Wheat Grain

June 20, 2008

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Crops Recovering after Storms, but Pollination Likely Delayed

June 20, 2008

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Corn Borer Moths Flying; Begin Scouting For 1st Generation Borers

June 20, 2008

Photo of a European corn borer larva

European corn borer larva (top) and moth

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Pumping Plant Changes Can Mean more Money for Irrigators

June 20, 2008

Some irrigators are paying twice as much as necessary to pump water to their crops, said a University of Nebraska-Lincoln specialist.

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