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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

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — June 7, 2022

June 7, 2022

Several rounds of thunderstorms are predicted for Nebraska through June 14, followed by a warming trend that will push temperatures into the 100s.

Katja Koehler-Cole Joins ENREEC as Soil Health Management Extension Educator

June 7, 2022

UNL Research Assistant Professor Katja Koehler-Cole joined the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center team in a new position this year as soil health management extension educator.

USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract

June 7, 2022

CRP participants who are in the final year of their contract will be allowed to request voluntary termination of their CRP contract following the end of the primary nesting season for fiscal year 2022.

Crop Progress: Corn Planting Complete, Soybean Planting at 96%

June 7, 2022

Planting in Nebraska is back on track — USDA NASS's report for June 5 stated corn is finished, soybeans are at 96%, and sorghum and dry edible beans are now ahead of last year's pace.

Insurance for Annual Forages Sign-up Deadline is July 15

June 6, 2022

Nebraska producers who are considering planting annual forages on cropland this year can mitigate risk by utilizing USDA's Annual Forage Insurance Plan.