Expertise

Keywords: physical activity, sedentary behavior, obesity prevention, cardiopulmonary and metabolic health outcomes


Areas of Specialization:

  • Cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes
  • Interactions between obesity, nutrition, and physical activity/sedentary behavior.
  • Physical activity and dietary nutrition interventions
  • Effects of dietary components on postprandial metabolism
  • Dietary quality for chronic disease prevention
Past Affiliations

Associate Professor, Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University

Assistant Professor, Master of Public Health Program

Research Fellow, School of Medicine, College of Health and Science, University of Western Sydney (past)

Research Officer, School of Medicine, College of Health and Science, University of Western Sydney (past)

Communities
Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetic Services, Nutrition
Degrees
PhD, Kansas State University, Human Nutrition, 2010
MS, Kansas State University, Kinesiology, 2001
BA, University of Kansas, Psychology, 1993