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Department of Dietetics and Nutrition: Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program

Student Publications From the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program

The following are publications of former students from the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program. The names of the students are in bold.

Peer-Reviewed Papers

2021

  • Spencer S, Arthur C. 2021. Findings from a pilot-study: nutrition education tele-visits to promote healthy dietary habits among adolescents. Journal of Obesity and Chronic Diseases. 5 (2). https://doi.org/10.17756/jocd.2021-045.
  • Arthur C, Phelps J, Hakkak R. 2021. Examining weight gain: A retrospective study on preterm newborn growth on a diet exclusively of fortified donor breast milk. International Journal of Functional Nutrition. 2(3). https://doi.org/10.3892/ijfn.2021.13.

2017

  • Bell, A., Korourian, S., Zeng, H., Phelps, J., Hakkak, R. 2017. A Diet Containing a High- Versus Low-Daidzein Level Does Not Protect Against Liver Steatosis in the Obese Zucker Rat Model. Food & Function. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6fo01772j.

2016

2013

  • Foster L, Allan M, Khan A, Moore P, Williams D, Hubbard M, Dixon L, Gurley B. Multiple Dosing of Ephedra-Free Dietary Supplements: Hemodynamic, Electrocardiographic, and Bacterial Contamination Effects. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 2013;93:267-274. https://doi.org/10.1038/clpt.2012.241.
  • Filla C, Hays N, Gonzales D and R Hakkak. Self-Reported Changes in Weight, Food Intake, and Physical Activity from High School to College. J Nutr Disorders Ther, 2013;3:129. https://doi.org/10.4172/2161.0509.1000129.
  • Hamlin J, Pauly M, Schmidt B, Melnyk S, Pavliv O, Starrett W, Crook T, James J. Dietary Intake and Plasma Levels of Choline and Betaine in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Autism Research and Treatment, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/578429.

2012

Peer-Reviewed Abstracts

2024

  • Jones Lesley, Ito Samantha, Morrow Kati, Fose Courtney, Jansen Lisa, Li Wei. Association of School Meal Preparation Type with BMI of Head Start Children. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. October 2024; Minneapolis MN
  • Schmuck Megan, Fose Courtney, Jones Lesley, Li Wei, Jansen Lisa. Awareness and Adherence of the 2020 – 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Amongst Employees and Students at a Southern Health Professions Campus. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo; October 2024; Minneapolis MN
  • Stoothoff Sarah, Jones Lesley, Jansen Lisa, Fose Courtney. The Relationship Between Childhood Obesity and Socioeconomic Status in Arkansas. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo; October 2024; Minneapolis MN
  • Stewart Hayley, Turley Elizabeth, Jansen Lisa, Jones Lesley, Li Wei, Fose Courtney. Pre- and Post-Pandemic Body Mass Index Comparisons in 2-5-Year-Olds in a Head Start Program. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2024; October; Minneapolis MN
  • Deshotel, Margaret, Phelps, J., Li Wei, Fose Courtney. University Student Food Insecurity Risk, On-campus Food Pantry Usage, and Its Barriers. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2024; October; Minneapolis MN
  • Steen Tim, Fose Courtney, Lepard, T., Li, Wei. A Pilot Study Demonstrates That Dietitian-led Counseling May Improve Perceived Self-efficacy in Primary Care Patients Electing for Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Testing. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2024; October; Minneapolis MN
  • Underwood Cordelia, Li Wei, Fose Courtney, Jansen Lisa. Compliance with USDA Meal Pattern in Arkansas Public Schools Participating in the National School Lunch Program. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2024; October; Minneapolis MN

2023

  • Cothern Caitlin, Fose Courtney, Hakkak Reza, Li Wei, Jansen Lisa. The Effect of Adding a Registered Dietitian to the Interdisciplinary Team on Malnutrition Diagnosis and Nutrition Care in Long-Term Care Residents. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:101140
  • Henson Alex, Phelps Joshua, Li Wei, Hakkak Reza. Rate and Accuracy of Coded Malnutrition Diagnosis Among Hospitalized Adult Patients Following Implementation of a Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative Program. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:100744
  • Locascio S, Fose Courtney, Jones Lesley, Li Wei, Hakkak R, Jansen Lisa. Increased Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Intake Is Not Associated With Lower HbA1c Levels in U.S. Adults With Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Ages 19–50. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:100668
  • Schipper Alana, Phelps Jousha, Li Wei, Hakkak Reza. Interruptions for Enteral Nutrition Provision in Critically Ill Patients. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:101155
  • Fose Courtney, Jones Lesley, McPherson Isabella, Singleton Alex. Sugar Consumption in Adults and Children: Are There Differences Across Biological Sex or Socioeconomic Status? Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2023:9:A74
  • Cline Reilly, Jones Lesley. Sodium Intake of U.S. Adults Exceeds Dietary Guidelines Regardless of Socioeconomic Status. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2023;9:A74
  • Kerins Kennedy, Jones Lesley, Jansen Lisa, Li Wei. Sodium Intake of Children Ages 2-19 Greatly Exceeds AI Guidelines with Fast-food Being a Contributing Factor. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023; 7:100353
  • Benham Abby, Li Wei. P24-014-23 Dietary Vitamin D Intake and Its Correlation With Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in US Children Ages 8–14 From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data (2017–2018). Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:100306
  • Lebig Mary Cris, Li Wei. P24-073-23 The Differences Between Vitamin D Intake Status of Older Americans in Lower- and Higher-Socioeconomic Status. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:100362
  • Smith Andrea, Phelps Josh, Li Wei, Fose C. P07-057-23 Rate of Oral Mucositis, Hospital Length of Stay, and Nutrition Interventions Used in Pediatric Patients Receiving Cancer Therapies at a Public Pediatric Hospital. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:101048
  • Webb Haley, Phelps Josh, Li Wei, Fose Courtney. P04-014-23 Nutrition Education & Culinary Training Among Hospital Foodservice Workers. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:100752
  • Welker Megan, Phelps Josh, Li Wei, Fose Courtney. P04-015-23 Investigating Effectiveness of Online Learning of Nutrition Education to Interprofessional Students Volunteering at a Student Run Free Clinic. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2023;7:100753

2021

  • Arthur A, Sonaty G, Phelps J, Parker P. Exploring Effectiveness of Online Nutrition-Related Diabetes Education Training for Interdisciplinary Healthcare Students at a Student-Run Free Clinic. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 5, Issue Supplement_2, June 2021, Page 960. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab051_004.

2020

  • O’Malley E, Phelps J, Arthur C, Hakkak R. Investigating Effectiveness of a Pritikin-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Patients with Heart Disease. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 4, Issue Supplement_2, June 2020, Page 58. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa040_058.
  • Gatliff R, Phelps J, Arthur C, Andres A. Examination of Prenatal Dietary Choline Intake, and Maternal and Infant Outcomes. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 4, Issue Supplement_2, June 2020, Page 993. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa054_065.
  • Spencer S, Arthur A, Phelps J, Hakkak R. A Tele-Visit Nutrition Intervention Promoting Consumption of Healthy Foods and Beverages Among Adolescents Attending Rural Public Schools. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 4, Issue Supplement_2, June 2020, Page 1350. https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa059_067.

2019

  • Montelongo J, Phelps J, Maddox T, Hakkak R. Determining Effectiveness of Diabetes Education Program for Management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in a Pediatric Population. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2019 (Suppl 1), 119(9): A51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2019.06.146. [Won Outstanding Abstract Award at the FNCE 2019 Annual Conference.]
  • Hinsley J, Phelps J, Maddox T, Swindle T, Ward W. Best Practices in Sensory-based Food Play Therapy: An Investigation to Establish a Standardized Intervention for Improving Food Acceptance Among Preschool-aged Children. Curr Dev Nutr. 2019 June;3(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzz050.P16-042-19.
  • Shaw C, Phelps J, Arthur C, Maddox T. A Retrospective Look at TPN with Pancreatitis: Do Recommendations Match Guidelines? Curr Dev Nutr. 2019 June;3(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzz035.P12-036-19.

2018

  • Queen L, Phelps J, Rodibaugh R, Maddox T. Food Demonstrations Using Ingredients from Non-Traditional Grocery Stores. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2018 (Suppl 1), 118(9):A41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.06.158.
  • Carter M, Crook T, Phelps J, Hakkak R. Assessing the Effectiveness of a Training Video on Nutrition Knowledge and Confidence in Food Pantry Volunteers. Curr Dev Nutr. 2018 Nov 1;2(11). https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzy036.
  • McIntyre K, Phelps J, Rodibaugh R, Crook T. Evaluation of a Practice-Based Health Curriculum Implemented in Faith-Based Settings. Curr Dev Nutr. 2018 Nov1;2(11). https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzy033.
  • Parker K, Phelps J, Crook T, Jung SE, Hakkak R, Parker S. Relations between Food Insecurity and Self-Esteem among a Sample of SNAP Recipients. Curr Dev Nutr. 2018 Nov1;2(11). https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzy033.
  • Arthur C, Phelps J, Crook T, Hakkak R. A Retrospective Look at Milk Laboratory Data for the Purpose of Identifying Future Avenues for Data Collection and Research. Curr Dev Nutr. 2018 Nov1;2(11). https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzy040.

2017

  • Tennyson M, Phelps J, Crook T, McKelvey K. Effects of Video Modeling Intervention on the Dietary Habits of Patients with Down Syndrome. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017 117(9 Supplemental):A23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.06.241.
  • McClafferty S, Phelps J, Crook T, Hakkak R. Associations Between Iron Intake and Hemoglobin Levels in Older Adults. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017 117(9 Supplemental):A52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2017.06.151.
  • Bell A, Korourian S, Zeng H, Phelps J, Crook T, Gurley B, Feresin R, Hakkak R. The Effects of a High- and Low-Daidzein Diet on Liver Steatosis and Serum Adipokines in Female Obese Zucker Rats. FASEB J; 2017 31:793.1. https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.793.1.
  • Bauerlein D, Phelps J, Crook T, Hakkak R. Exploring Diabetes Care-Related Outcomes in Arkansas Healthcare Systems for Young Old (Ages 65–74) and Old (Ages 75–84) Age Groups. FASEB J; 2017 31:648.9. https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.648.9.

2016