Expertise

She is a Registered Dietitian and her research focuses on nutrition and chronic disease prevention, health behavior theory, and osteoporosis prevention. She developed, implemented and evaluated theory-based osteoporosis prevention programs for young and middle-aged and young women.

Past Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, College of Education and Health Professions, University of Arkansas (past)

Chair, Department of Health Science, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Alabama

Communities
Allied Health
Degrees
PhD, University of Alabama, Health Education and Health Promotion, 1997
MS, Florida State University, Health Education , 1992
MS, Florida International University, Dietetics and Nutrition, 1983
BS, Florida State University, Food and Nutrition, 1980