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Work Gwendolyn A. Newkirk Human Sciences Building (GNHS) 116
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

Measuring Soil Water Status Using Watermark Sensors

 

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Estimating Crop Evapotranspiration

June 6, 2008

A Factor in Irrigation Management

Evapotranspiration (ET) can be defined as the loss of water from the ground, lake or pond, and vegetative surfaces to the atmosphere through vaporization of liquid water. In agro-ecosystems, ET is the sum of two terms:

 

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Enabling Producers To Use Water And Energy Efficiently

June 6, 2008

The Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Demonstration Network

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Controlling Summer Grasses In Alfalfa

June 20, 2008

Wet soils in alfalfa fields right after cutting are certain to do one thing — help weedy grasses like foxtail grow.

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Growing Quality Hay to Meet Market Demand

June 20, 2008

The hay situation in Nebraska and throughout the country offers some strong profit opportunities as well as some pitfalls for alfalfa growers.

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Field Updates

June 20, 2008

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USDA Ag Statistics Crop Report

June 20, 2008

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Plant Disease Central Web Site Updated

June 20, 2008

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