Jamie Benedict

Jamie A. Benedict, Ph.D, R.D

Associate Professor
Department of Nutrition
University of Nevada/Mail Stop 142
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89557

Office: (775) 784-6445
Lab: 784-6450
Fax: 784-6449
Email: jamieb@cabnr.unr.edu
Building: Sarah Fleischmann, Office 114C

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EDUCATION

B.S. University of Arizona, 1984
Ph.D. University of Arizona, 1990
Registered Dietitian, ADA 1990 (#13893)

ACADEMIC & RESEARCH INTEREST

My research interests include the examination of systems and environmental characteristics that influence nutritional health with an emphasis on the school environment. Currently, I am spear-heading a study to measure the implementation of a school wellness policy. One purpose of this study is to determine the degree to which the policy has been executed. This step is critical before the impact of the policy can be fully assessed. I am also very interested in food insecurity and its impact on nutrition-related behaviors and needs; and attitudes towards obese persons, particularly among health professionals, and the impact of these attitudes on their practice.

COURSES & TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

NUTR 485/685 Nutrition Research and Contemporary Issues

NUTR 470/670 Community Nutrition

NUTR 110 Success Strategies in Nutrition

AWARDS, HONORS, & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

MPH Teacher/Mentor of the Year, UNR School of Public Health, 2006
Outstanding Professional in Maternal and Child Health, Nevada Public Health Association, 1998
Education Award - Newsletters; National Association of Extension Home Economists, Third Place
Nutrition Education Through Research Award, National Association of Extension Home Economists
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, 1993

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Washoe County School District Food Policy Advisory Committee Member, 2004-06

Washoe County School District Food and Beverage Study Committee Member, 2002-2004

Nevada Department of Education Nutrition Policy Advisory Committee Member, 2002-2004

REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS

Journals

Collins, C., Benedict, J. 2006, "Evaluation of a community-based health promotion program for the elderly: Lessons from Seniors CAN" American Journal of Health Promotion, 21(1), 45-48.

Woodson, J., Braxton-Calhoun, M., Benedict, J. 2005, "Food for Health and Soul: A curriculum designed to facilitate healthful recipe modifications to family favorites." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 36(6), 323-324.

Snow, G., and Benedict, J. 2003, "Using social marketing to plan a nutrition education program targeting teens." Journal of Extension, 41(6)

Spoon, M., Devereux, P., Benedict, J., Leontos, C., Constantino, N., Christy, D., Snow, G. 2002, "Spoon, M., Devereux, P., Benedict, J., Leontos, C., Constantino, N., Christy, D., Snow, G." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 34 (5), 268-272.

Hanson, J., Benedict, J. 2002, "Use of Health Belief Model to examine older adults food-handling behaviors." Journal of Nutrition Education, 34 (Supplement 1), S25-S30.

Gregson, J., Foerster, S.B., Orr, R. Jones, L, Benedict, J., Clarke, B., Hersey, J., Lewis, J., Zotz, K. 2001, "System, Environmental, and Policy Changes: Using the sociological model as a framework for evaluating nutrition education and social marketing programs with low-income audiences." Journal of Nutrition Education, 33(Supplement 1), S4-S15.

Benedict, J ., Spoon, M. 2001, "Team Nutrition Partners: A volunteer program to enhance the school environment." Journal of Nutrition Education, 33(4), 249-250.

Benedict, J. , Evans, W., Calder, J. 1999, "An exploratory study of recreational drug use and nutrition-related behaviors and attitudes among adolescents" Journal of Drug Education, 29(2), 141-157.

Benedict, J., Wilson, D., Snow, G., Nipp, P., Remig, V., Spoon, M., Leontos, C., and Read, M. 1999, "Use of nutrition screening to develop and target nutrition education interventions for the elderly." Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, 19(2), 31-47.