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Jean Ann Fischer

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Exten Educator Nutrition & Health Sciences University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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

Lincoln NE 68583-0806

Work 402-472-3716 On campus, dial 2-3716

jfischer6@unl.edu

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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

Angela Knuth and NASA members — **Figure 1.** Angela Knuth shows some of the NASA team the current technology that they use and ways that she would like to see improvements to increase efficiency on the farm.

NASA’s Earth Sciences Division Visits Nebraska Farms

September 7, 2022

The Space for Ag tour brought NASA scientists and Nebraska farmers together to collaborate on new ways NASA technology and tools can support the agriculture industry.

Planting Winter Wheat in Severe Drought: What are the Options?

September 7, 2022

Nebraska Extension educators outline options for seeding wheat with regard to soil moisture and precipitation, crop residue, soil type and other considerations.

Estimated Crop Water Use: Sept. 5

September 2, 2022

Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of Sept. 5.

Using Cost of Production Information in a Good Risk Management Culture

September 2, 2022

Farm and ranch management experts discuss utilizing enterprise budgeting to establish costs of production and explore how to use this information in a good risk management culture to effectively manage risk.

USDA to Mail Additional Pre-Filled Applications to Producers Impacted by 2020, 2021 Disasters

September 2, 2022

More than 18,000 producers will soon receive new or updated pre-filled applications to offset eligible crop losses from natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021.

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Aug. 30, 2022

September 1, 2022

A warmer and drier pattern is favored to continue for most of the first half of September — temperatures are anticipated to be in the 80s and mid-90s until Sept. 12, when cooler weather may move into Nebraska.