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Scientific Publications & Presentations

The ISU Nutrition and Dietetics faculty are dedicated researchers who embrace the opportunity to engage students in those scholarship activities. Below is a list of publications and presentations, many of which included both undergraduate and graduate student co-researchers.

Faculty and Student Research Activities

Babu AKS, Petersen C, et al. Gut Microbiota depletion using antibiotics to investigate diet‐derived microbial metabolites: An efficient strategy. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. 2023: 2300386.

Lee K, Blanton C. The effect of branched-chain amino acid supplementation on cancer treatment. Nutrition and Health. 2023;29(4):621-635. 

Blanton C, Biwash G, Aghazadeh‐Habashi A. Development of a rapid, sensitive, and selective LC–MS/MS method for quantifying curcumin levels in healthy human urine: Effect of pepper on curcumin bioavailability. Food Science & Nutrition. 2023: 7732.

Satheesh Babu AK, Petersen C, et al.  Blueberry intervention mitigates detrimental microbial metabolite trimethylamine N‐oxide by modulating gut microbes. BioFactors. 2023.

Gordon B. Nutritional Considerations for Bladder Storage Conditions in Adult Females. Int J Environ Re Public Health. 2023; 20(19), 6879.

Khajeh Pour S, Blanton C, Ghimire B, Aghazadeh-Habashi A. Development of a rapid, sensitive, and selective LC-MS/MS method for quantifying curcumin levels in healthy human urine: Effect of pepper on curcumin bioavailability. Food Sci Nutr. 2023 Sep 18;11(12):7732-7741.

Gordon B, Van De Griend K, Scharp VL, Ellis H, Nies MA. Considerations for measuring engagement in health research. Eval Health. 2023; 46(4): 1177/01632787231203346.

Babu AKS, Petersen C, et al. Dose-and time-dependent effect of dietary blueberries on diabetic vasculature is correlated with gut microbial signature. Antioxidants. 2023; 1527.

Stote KS, Burns G, Mears K, Sweeney M, Blanton C. The effect of berry consumption on oxidative stress Biomarkers: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials in humans. Antioxidants. 2023;12(7):1443.

Babu AKS, Petersen C, et al. Dose-and time-dependent effect of dietary blueberries on diabetic vasculature is correlated with gut microbial signature. Antioxidants. 2023 Jul 30;12(8):1527.

Blanton C. Circadian timing of grape intake and the oxidative stress response. American Physiology Summit. Long Beach, CA: April 2023. (Physiology. 2023; 38(S1).)

Blanton C, Ghimire B, Khajeh Pour S, Aghazadeh-Habashi A. Circadian Modulation of the Antioxidant Effect of Grape Consumption: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Environ Re Public Health. 2023; 20(15):6502.

Gordon B, Weeden A.The interprofessional practice learning needs of nutrition and dietetics students. JAND, 123(3), 379-383.

Gordon B, Ridinger S, Krick R, Grosvenor L, Charron R. Evaluation of fruit and vegetable prescription program for diabetes control among rural community health centers. Am J Public Health; accepted, pending publication.

Sweeney M, Burns G, Sturgeon N, Mears K, Stote K, Blanton C. The effects of berry polyphenols on the but microbiota and blood pressure: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials in humans. Nutrients. 2022 May 28;14(11):2263.

Blanton CA, Barrott JJ, Kunz K, Bunde E, Streff HM, Sparks CA, Williams DW, Gabaldόn AM. The impact of hempseed consumption on bone parameters and body composition in growing female C57BL/6 Mice. IJERPH. 2022 May 11;19(10):5839.

Gordon B, Blanton C, Ramsey R, Jeffery A, Richey L, Hulse R. Anti-Inflammatory diet for women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: The AID-IC pilot study. Methods Protoc. 2022, 5, 40. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/mps5030040  

Tomkinson S (presenting author), Hickey B, Sauers G, Reader J. Food insecurity and the student athlete: A Survey on the Idaho State University campus. IAND Annual Meeting, April 21, 2022. Boise, ID.

Cobabe C (presenting author), Reader J. Partnering with the Idaho Foodbank to support food insecure children in eastern Idaho project/program report. IAND Annual Meeting, April 21, 2022. Boise, ID.

Gordon B, Blanton C, Ramsay R, Jeffery A (presenting author), Richey L, Hulse R. Anti-inflammatory Diet for Interstitial Cystitis (AID-IC): Study protocol for a randomized controlled cross-over trial. IAND Annual Meeting. Boise, ID: 21 April 2021.

Lee K (presenting author), Blanton C. Effect of Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation on Cancer Treatment. KDHS Research Day, April 1, 2022.

Gordon B. Influence of food insecurity of glycemic control among individuals with type 2 diabetes: A Narrative review. 2022, 2, 170-180. doi.org/10.3390/biomed2020016

Lee K (presenting author), Blanton C. Effect of Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation on Cancer Treatment. ISU's Graduate Research Symposium, March 16, 2022.

Keller M, Von Kahl B, Gordon B, Van Worden I. Prevalence and Demographic Profiles of Food Insecure College Students at Main and Satellite Campuses in Northwestern USA. Nutr Health. 2022; doi.org/10.1177/02601060221082388

Reader J. What Can You Do with a Dollar? In John H. Curry and Sean R. Jackson. The Greatest Lecture I Was Never Taught. Brill, 2021.

Gordon B (presenter), Blanton C. Abstract presentation: Anti-inflammatory Diet for Interstitial Cystitis (AID-IC): Study protocol for a randomized controlled cross-over trial. International Urogynecological Association 46th Annual Meeting. December 2021.

Von Kahle B (presenter), Keller M, Gordon B, van Woerden I. Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Prevalence and Demographic Profiles of Food Insecurity College Students at Main and Satellite Campuses. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' FNCE Annual Meeting. October 2021.

Keller M, Von Kahle B, Gordon B (presenter), van Woerden I. Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Prevalence and Demographic Profiles of Food Insecurity College Students at Main and Satellite Campuses. National Institutes of Health, Food Insecurity, Neighborhood Food Environment, and Nutrition Health Disparities: State of Science Workshop. September 2021. 

Gordon B. Initial findings of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Interstitial Cystitis (AID-IC) clinical trial. Global Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Society's 6th annual meeting. August 2021.

Gordon BBlanton C (presenter). Abstract presentation: Anti-inflammatory Diet for Interstitial Cystitis (AID-IC): Study protocol for a randomized controlled cross-over trial. American Society for Nutrition’s NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE. June 2021.

Gordon B, Barney A, Brown P. Effect of altitude on nutritional and pulmonary status: Potential strategies for adjusting the BMI and FEV1% of cystic fibrosis patients living at high elevations. Mountain West Cystic Fibrosis Coalition Investigator’s Meeting. Virtual; 30 Apr 2011.

Reader J. Applying the MAP-IT Program Planning Model to a Community Nutrition Fair. AND Annual Meeting [virtual due to COVID-19]: 22 April 2021.

Ridinger S, Krick R (presenter), Grosvenor L, Charron R, Gordon B, Jeffery A. Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Programs: An Initial Evaluation. IAND Annual Meeting [virtual due to COVID-19]: 22 April 2021.

Stephens E, Reader J. Community gardens on the Idaho State campuses: A proposed intervention to decrease food insecurity. Kasiska Division of Health Science Research Day. 9 April 2021.

Christensen N, Aubuchon-Endsley N, Blanton C, van Woerden I, Fleckenstein P, Chan C. Diet quality impact on mental health of female collegiate athletes during COVID-19.  Kasiska Division of Health Science Research Day. 9 April 2021.

Von Kahle B (presenter), Keller M, Gordon B, van Woerden I. Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Prevalence and Demographic Profiles of Food Insecurity College Students at Main and Satellite Campuses. Kasiska Division of Health Science Research Day. 9 April 2021.

Blanton C, Knight S., Van Woerden, I. Nutrition and health behaviors influenced by COVID-19 using the information motivation behavior (IMB) health model. Kasiska Division of Health Science Research Day. 9 April 2021.

Gordon B, Mason B, Smith S. Leveraging Telehealth for Delivery of Palliative Care to Remote Communities: A Rapid Review. Journal of Palliative Care. March 2021.

Melinkovich P, Ridinger S, Krick R, Grosvenor L, Charron R, Gordon B (co-presenters), "Produce”ing Powerful Partnerships to Optimize Patient Outcomes [co-presenter]. 2021 Forum for Migrant and Community Health: 25 March 2021.

Professor Jen Reader presents research at ISU Research Day

Blanton C, Gordon B. Effect of Morning vs.  Evening Turmeric Consumption on Urine Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Obese, Middle-Aged Adults. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17(11), 4088.

Blanton C, Gordon BTiming of Turmeric Consumption and Oxidative Stress. American Society of Nutrition Annual Conference [virtual due to COVID-19]: June 2020.

Baxter S, Gordon B, Cochran N. Enhancing diversity in the nutrition and dietetics profession: The role of individuals with disabilities. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2020 May, 120(5): 757-765.

Winnet A, Gordon B, Blanton C. Barriers to Breastfeeding Among Minority Mothers. KDHS Research Day [virtual due to COVID-19]: 25 April 2020.

Gordon B, Tavernier S, Mason B, Smith S, Lamprecht L. Leveraging Telehealth for Delivery of Palliative Care to Rural Communities. KDHS Research Day [virtual due to COVID-19]: 25 April 2020.

Knight S, Blanton C. Assessing Herb and Spice Intake. ISU Virtual Undergraduate Research Day: April 23, 2020.

Blanton C. Relative Validity of an Online Herb and Spice Consumption Questionnaire. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 16  April 2020;17(8). pii: E2757. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17082757.

Winnet A, Gordon B, Blanton C. Barriers to Breastfeeding Among Minority Mothers. IAND/WASAND Annual Meeting. Spokane, WA: 1 April 2020.

Reader J. Applying the MAP-IT Program Planning Model to a Community Nutrition Fair. IAND/WASAND Annual Meeting. Spokane, WA: 1 April 2020.

Ridinger S, Krick R, Grosvenor L, Charron R, Gordon B, Jeffery A. Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Programs: An Initial Evaluation. IAND/WASAND Annual Meeting. Spokane, WA: 1 April 2020.

Gordon B, Agresta E, Isoldi K, Vargas-Rodriguez I. Medical nutrition therapy for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—does one size fit all? A narrative review on dietary treatment for adolescents and young adults. Top Clin Nutr. 2020; 35(1):71–90.

Weeden, A. Nutrition/Dietetics in  Robert D. Rieske (ed.), Handbook of Interdisciplinary Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Springer Nature, 2019.

Bono L, Rieske R, Weeden A, Holst J, Miller K. Interprofessional Education and Practice: Survey of Students' Perceptions after Participating in an Interprofessional Evaluation Team ASHA Convention 2019, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Orlando, FL: November 23, 2019.

Marincic PZ, Salazar MV, Hardin A, et al. Diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy: a multisite study documenting the efficacy of registered dietitian nutritionist interventions. J Acad NutriDiet. 119 (3), 449-463.

Reader J. Community impact grant. The Candle: Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron. Fall 2019.

Byington C. Beta Rho wins first place award for the professional project. The Candle: Journal of Phi Upsilon Omicron. Fall 2019.

Fakhoury M, Gordon B, Shorter B, Renson A, Borofsky M, Cohn M, Cabezon E, Wysock J, Bjurlin M. Perceptions of nephrolithiasis promoting factors and preventive measures: A prospective survey analysis. World J Urol. 2019 Aug;37(8):1723-1731.

Bono L, Rieske R, Weeden A., Holst J, Miller K. Health Professional Student Perceptions of an Interprofessional Clinical Assessment and Staffing Experience. 2019 International Symposium on Dental Hygiene; Brisbane, Australia: August15-17, 2019.

Nguyen J, Blanton CQuantifying Herb and Spice Intake. Idaho Conference of Undergraduate Research; Boise, ID: July 30, 2019.

Gordon B. [presenter]. Is Functional Nutrition Ready for Prime Time? Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting; Boise, ID: 25 April 2019.

Nguyen J, Blanton C. Quantifying Herb and Spice Intake. Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Research Day; Pocatello, ID:  April 19, 2019.

Barron N, Chan P, Sadykbayev J, Stickley K, Byington C. The Science for Dietary Fiber in the Intervention for Patients with Gastrointestinal Disease Management. Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Research Day; Pocatello, ID:  April 19, 2019.

Reader JApplying the MAP-IT Program Planning Model to a Community Nutrition Fair. Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Research Day; Pocatello, ID:  April 19, 2019.

Bobroski J, Beck L, Daml M, Dye J, Knodel J, Byington C. Gastrointestinal Disease Management and Vitamin B-12 Status and Cognition in Older Adults. Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Research Day; Pocatello, ID:  April 19, 2019.

Stout M, Offhaus K, Chou T, Thomas K, Kamlan C, Womack D, Burger J, Hilvers K, Gordon B. Kasiska Division of Health Sciences Research Day; Meridian, ID:  April 19, 2019.

Reader J. Encouraging Increased Vegetable and Fruit Intake Through a Peer-Led Grocery Tour Model A Grant Application Process. ISU Graduate Research Fair; Pocatello, ID: 29 March 2019.

Hilvers K. [presenter]. Nutrition Focused Physical Exam: Who, What, When, Why and How? Treasure Valley Dietitians; Boise, ID: 28 March 2019.

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