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Barbara Lohse

Professor

Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition
College of Health Sciences and Technology

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Barbara Lohse

Professor

Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition
College of Health Sciences and Technology

Education

BS, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MS, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Journal Paper
Lohse, Barbara and Leslie Cunningham-Sabo. "Quantifying Parent Engagement in Fuel for Fun Identified Design Considerations and BMI Relationships." BMC Medical Research Methods 21. (2021): 205. Web.
Yeh, Kuan-Lin, et al. "Associations Between Dietary Patterns and Inflammatory Markers during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review." Nutrients 13. (2021): 834. Web.
Ngg, Claudo, et al. "Accelerometry and Self-Report Are Congruent for Children’s Moderate-to-Vigorous and Higher Intensity Physical Activity." Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behavior. (2021): NA. Web.
Peer Reviewed/Juried Poster Presentation or Conference Paper
Lohse, Barbara, et al. "Eating Competence Relationship to Biopsychosocial Characteristics in Metabolic Syndrome Replicates the General Population." Proceedings of the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Nutrition; Virtual. Ed. Karen Chapman-Novakofski. Online, PA: Elsevier.
Lohse, Barbara, et al. "Depressive symptoms, not food insecurity, increased during COVID-19 pandemic in at-risk group with metabolic syndrome." Proceedings of the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Nutrition; Virtual. Ed. Karen Chapman-Novakofski. Philadelphis, PA: Elsevier.
Lohse, Barbara and Leslie Cunningham-Sabo. "Consider BMI Change When Evaluating Nutrition Intervention Impact on Eating Competence: Findings of an Intervention with Eating Competence Constructs For Adults." Proceedings of the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Nutrition; Virtual. Ed. NA. Current Developments in Nutrition; 4(Supplement 2):1326; https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa059_043, WA: n.p..
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Lohse, Barbara. "A Valid Tool to Measure Adherence to the Satter Division of Responsibility Identifies Child Nutrition Risk Status." WIC Professional Development. State of Maryland WIC. Online, MD. 28 Apr. 2021. Conference Presentation.
Lohse, Barbara, et al. "Analyses of DRD2/ANKK1 Polymorphisms Reveal A Potential Role of Dopamine Pathways in Eating Competence." Annual Meeting. Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. Washington, DC, DC. 21 Jul. 2017. Conference Presentation.
Lohse, Barbara and Ellyn Satter. "Mealtime Video-Capture Indicated Construct Validity for Measure of Adherence to Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding." Annual Meeting. Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. Washington, DC. 21 Jul. 2017. Conference Presentation.
Published Conference Proceedings
Cunningham-Sabo, Leslie, Barbara Lohse, and Stephanie Smith. "Fourth-Graders without Cooking Experience Make Greatest Gains in Key Outcomes of School-Based Culinary Intervention." Proceedings of the American Society for Nutrition. Ed. Jack Odle. Boston, MA: n.p., 2018. Web.
Lohse, Barbara and Leslie Cunningham-Sabo. "Cooking Experience and Family Involvement Key to Body Mass Index Change in a 4th-Grade School-Based Intervention." Proceedings of the American Society for Nutrition. Ed. Jack Odle. Boston, MA: Sage, 2018. Web.
Lohse, Barbara. "Preschool Children of Eating Competent Parents Have Higher Quality of Life and Lower Nutrition Risk." Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; July 2015; Pittsburgh PA. Ed. NA. NA, NA: Elsevier, 2015. Print.
Journal Editor
Lohse, Barbara, ed. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2018. Print.
Lohse, Barbara, ed. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2017. Print.
Editors, Barbara Lohse, Member of Board of, ed. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. NA: Elsevier, 2016. Print.
Invited Article/Publication
Lohse, Barbara. "Nutrition Education Doesn’t Stop at the Borders." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. (2017). Print.
Published Review
Satter, Barbara Lohse and Ellyn. "A Comment on Guthrie J “Integrating Behavioral Economics into Nutrition Education Research and Practice.”." Rev. of Integrating Behavioral Economics into Nutrition Education Research and Practice., ed. Karen Chapman Novakofski. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior Vol49; Issue 8 2017: 711-712. Print.
National/International Competition Award Winner
Lohse, Barbara. Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Researcher of the Year. San Diego, CA, 2016.
Lohse, Barbara. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Platinum Author Recognition Award. San Diego, CA, 2016.

Currently Teaching

WSHN-624
3 Credits
This course offers an in-depth exposure to macro and micronutrient metabolism and biochemistry in humans. Nutrient structure, function, and physiological regulations of digestion, absorption, and interactions are examined with translational concepts for conditions of health and disease. This integrated perspective of nutrient metabolism prepares students for advanced study of medical nutrition therapy.
WSHN-700
3 Credits
Research Methods in Health and Well-being addresses requisite foundational skills to conduct rigorous, robust, and ethical research into problems related to health, nutrition and well-being. Evidence-based and translational research issues are presented in tandem with design of research studies, measurement approaches, funding opportunities, and research management considerations.
WSHN-701
3 Credits
In Health and Nutrition Education and Evaluation, content and research expertise are applied to design effective, theory-based health and nutrition education and establish it as evidence-based. Needs assessment, behavior change models, theories of motivation, and learning styles are presented in the context of planning health and nutrition education and sampling, recruitment, participant retention, instrument development, and data analysis to foster development of evaluation expertise.
WSHN-702
3 Credits
Dissemination and Implementation Science for Health and Well-being applies constructs practices, and values of dissemination and implementation sciences to health and well-being education activities. Strategies to foster translation of evidence-based practices to standard practice in public and private programs are applied in an experiential learning format.
WSHN-720
3 Credits
Topics in Health and Nutrition engages learners to explore topics of current concern and interest in health and nutrition. Topic-specific literature selection, review, and dissection are the focus of group-based journal club discussions that also foster group facilitation and decision-making skills. Issues of individual interest drive investigative and summative activities that develop abilities in peer review and dissemination, including writing, graphic display, and technology-based modes.
WSHN-790
1 - 6 Credits
Application of writing and research skills and principles in an independent investigation of a focused problem under direction of thesis adviser. Components include review of literature, definition of research aims, data collection and analysis, interpretation and discussion of findings, preparation of written paper following specified guidelines and standards, and oral defense of thesis. Enrollment for 6 credits in one semester or as necessary over multiple semesters for a total of 6 credits.
WSHN-791
0 Credits
This course provides students additional semester to complete their thesis research, document and defense.
WSHN-797
3 Credits
Application of writing and research skills and principles in an independent investigation of a focused problem under direction of a project adviser. Preparation of a Project Report following specified guidelines and standards, and oral presentation of the key report components.
WSHN-799
1 - 4 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for independent investigation, under faculty supervision, on a subject matter either not included in existing courses or further investigation of a topic of interest presented in another course. A student-driven, faculty mentored proposal is drafted that describes the plan of work, deliverables expected, evaluation criteria, and possible credit load.

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