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Jane U. Edwards

Telephone: (701) 231-7478
FAX: (701) 231-
E-Mail: jedwards@ndsuext.edu

 

 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS / CAREER OBJECTIVE

To integrate practice, teaching, and research concerning the role of diet and exercise in the prevention or treatment of chronic diseases/conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease as well as energy balance in sports nutrition.

EMPLOYMENT

  Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Nutrition and Health, North Dakota State University, February. 2002-present.
   
  Associate Professor, College of Behavioral and Applied Science, State University of New York- College at Oneonta, August 1999-August 2001.
   
  Associate Professor and Director Didactic Program Dietetics, College of Nursing and Health Professions formerly with the Division of Human Development and Allied Technology, College of Education and Human Services, Marshall University, August 1994 - August 1999
   
  Assistant Professor and Director Didactic Program Dietetics, School of Human & Consumer Sciences, Ohio University, September 1989 - June 1994.
   
  Clinical Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, January 1986 - August 1988.
   
  Instructor And Assistant professor, Department of Human Nutrition and Foods, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, January 1981 - June 1982.
   
  Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, October 1975 - September 1978.
   
  Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Human Nutrition and Foods, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, July 1974 - September 1975.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Ph.D. Nutrition, Purdue University, 1974
Thesis Title: “Influence of various levels of dietary pyidoxine in developing and mature brains of rats.” Advisor: Dr. Avanelle Kirksey
   
M.S. Nutrition, Purdue University, 1971
Thesis Title: “Assessment of vitamin B-6 status during pregnancy, oral contraceptive use, and aging in man.” Advisor: Dr. Avanelle Kirksey
   
B.S. Natural Science/Education, University of Vermont, 1968
   

COURSES TAUGHT

SUNY-Oneonta

  NUTR 340 Advanced Nutrition
  NUTR 142 Nutrition In Everyday Life
  NUTR 248 Nutrition and Body Systems (Physiology)
  FOOD 330 Advanced Food Science/Laboratory
  HUEC 294 Special Topics- Sports Nutrition

Marshall University

  FCS 670 Nutrition Intervention in Dietetics
  PE 479/578 Energy Sources (for Exercise Science students.)
  FCS 470/570 Medical Nutr Therapy II (Acute Care)
  FCS 469/569 Medical Nutr Therapy I (Primary Care Nutr Counseling)
  FCS 413/513 Experimental Foods/Laboratory
  FCS 409/509 Nutrition in the Community
  FCS 403/503 Advanced Nutrition
  FCS 404 Diet Therapy (for Nursing Students)
  FCS 210 Nutrition
  FCS 203 Meal Management/Laboratory
  FCS 202 Food Science Principles/Laboratory

Ohio University

  HEG 695 Thesis
  HEG 692 Research
  HEG 691B Graduate Seminar Foods and Nutrition
  HEFN 650 Diet and Chronic Disease
  HEFN 498A Nutrition Counseling (Lecture)
  HEFN 499A Nutrition Counseling (Practicum)
  HEFN 431/531 Studies of the Science of Nutrition (Nutritional Assessment with Laboratory)
  HEFN 430/530 Therapeutic Nutrition
 

HEFN 428/528 Advanced Nutrition

  HEFN 429/529 Community Nutrition
  HEFN 128 Introduction to Nutrition
  HEFN 120 Meal Management/Laboratory

Virginia Tech

  HFN 5150 Integrated Principles of Human Nutrition
  HFN 4600 Seminar in Nutrition
  HFN 2020 Principles of Human Nutrition

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE / CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  Nutritional assessment and counseling for student athletes. SUNY-Oneonta. Oneonta, NY. 2000-2001.
   
  Nutritional assessment and counseling for diabetics. Diabetes and Blindness Control and Prevention Grant. Human Performance Laboratory. Marshall University. 1999.
   
  Nutrition assessment and counseling for obesity, hyperlipidemia, diabetes. Three primary care clinics in rural areas surrounding Rockford managed by the Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. 1986-88.
   
  Nutrition assessment and counseling. Comprehensive Family Services, Blacksburg, VA, March 1980 - January 1983.

PUBLICATIONS

Abstracts:

  Edwards, J.U. Revision of the food guide pyramid for endurance athletes based on carbohydrate counting. J. Am. Dietet. Assoc. 99(9 Supplement): A38.1999.
   
  Edwards, J.U. and Shu-Hua Chen. Evaluation of food frequency forms (fat intake) for use in the medical nutrition therapy of hypercholesterolemia. Society of Nutrition Education Annual Meeting Abstracts. July 1995.
   
  Edwards, J.U. and Zimmerman, P.L. Effect of use of the dietary risk assessment (DRA) tool on physician dietary management of hypercholesterolemia. J. Am. Dietet, Assoc. 94(9 Supplem't): A-29. 1994.

Refereed Journals:

  *Aycock, J.E.. and A. Kirksey. Influence of different levels of dietary pyridoxine on certain parameters of developing and mature brains in rats. J. Nutr. 106:680-688. 1976.

Lay Publications:

  Nutrition for Top Performance. Student Athlete Handbook-- SUNY-Oneonta. 2000-2001
   
  Assesessment of Fat Intake and Food Patterns. Quarterly Newsletter of WV Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Volume 2, Issue 2. Summer 1999.

Extension Oriented Publications:

  *Aycock, Jane E. Food Fat and Health. Adult education prograrn including a slide set and supporting activities. 1978.
   
  *Aycock, Jane E. (Editor). Teenage Pregnancy-. Awareness and Concern. A resource notebook for health professionals. 1978.
   
  *Aycock, Jane E. DEB Program-Diet, Exercise, and Behavior Modification. A weight control program consisting of ten lessons. 1975. Utilized by the Virginia Extension Service for ~ 10 years.

*Married name.

SELECTED PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

  Nutrition for Top Performance- 2nd Annual Student Athlete Leadership Conference. SUNY- Oneonta. Oneonta, NY, Septmber 2000.
   
  Revision of the Food Guide Pyramid for Endurance Athletes Based On Carbohydrate Counting.
Annual Meeting The American Dietetic Association. Atlanta, GA. October 1999.
   
  Healthy Eating for Management of Diabetes/ Cardiovascular Disease: Fruits and Vegetables Add Taste and Antioxidant Nutrients. Diabetes and Blindness Control and Prevention Program. Human Performance Laboratory. Marshall University. June 1999.
   
  Eating on the Road: Nutrition and Team Travel. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Midwest District. Huntington, WV. February 1999.
   
  Evaluation of Food Frequency Forms (Fat Intake) for Use in the Medical Nutrition Therapy of Hypercholesterolemia. Co-authored with Shu-Hua Chen, M.S. Oral presentation. Annual Meeting Society Nutrition Education. Washington, D.C. July 1995.
   
  Effect of Use of Dietary Risk Assessment Tool on Physician Dietary Management of Hypercholesterolemia. Co-authored with P.L. Zimmerman, M.S., R.D., L.D. Poster presentation. Annual Meeting American Dietetic Association. Orlando, Florida. October 1994. Annual Meeting Ohio Dietetic Association. Cleveland, OH. May 1994.
   
  Parental Survey of Attitudes Concerning the Use of the Dietary Guidelines in Planning and Serving of School Lunches, Co-authored with Hsu-Moi Lin, M,S, Accepted for oral presentation, Annual Meeting Society of Nutrition Education. Portland, OR. July, 1994.

REVIEWER

  Book Reviewer, J Nutr Ed, 1999;31(2):127-128, Eating Thin for Life, Fletcher, A,M, 1997. From Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, New York, 352 pp. hardcover, ISBN 1-576-300625.
   
  Reviewer. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Research Papers: 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997,1996,1995,1994.
   
  Reviewer. Journal of Nutrition Education Research Papers: 2000,1999,1998,1997.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Dietetic Association - Registration No. 394077
 
Licensure by North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice No.610
 
ADA Practice Groups:
  Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists
  Diabetes Care and Education
  Research
 
Fargo-Moorhead District Dietetic Association
  Program-Planning Committee 2002-03
 
West Virginia-Ohio-Kentucky (WOK) District Dietetic Association
  Treasurer 1995-98
 
Mid-Ohio Valley District Dietetic Association
  Council-on Practice 1992-93; President 1993-94

 

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