Graduate Student Research
Thesis/Directed Project Posters
Professional identity: An exploration of the development of identity in nutrition and dietetics students
Prevalence of weight stigma among nutrition professors in the United States
Jasmine Jesri (PDF), A nutrition counseling guidebook to improve RDNs鈥 cultural competence counseling Middle Eastern adults with cardiovascular disease
Briana Jacinto (PDF), Assess the knowledge and attitudes of registered dietitian nutritionists regarding food insecurity in eating disorder population during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jacqueline Atwood (PDF), The relationship between orthorexia nervosa and food label claim use
David Monterrubio (PDF), Social media use and disordered eating behaviors among adult Latina women
Nataly Aceves (PDF), Guidebook to aid in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among Hispanic agricultural farmworkers
Leana Abu-Sneineh, The relationship between social media use and eating attitudes and drive for muscularity among male college students, Video:
Noel McKnight, Investigating relationships between instagram use, eating patterns, and dietary restrictions in college students, Video:
Cynthia Banuelos (PDF), Medical professional perspectives on nutrition care for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Katie Cheng (PDF), An exploration of parent and medical professional perceptions on the role of registered dietitian nutritionists providing nutrition care to children with autism spectrum disorder.
Amy James (PDF), The impact of sleep restriction on subjective sensations of appetite and food cravings: A quantitative study in healthy men.
Kaylee Brimm, Exploration of the attitudes and beliefs of mental health professional in regards to nutrition and depression, Video:
Robin Hensch, A guidebook: Using the nutrition facts label to promote healthy food choices for pregnant women at risk for gestational diabetes, Video:
Gabby Zeagler, Evaluating mental health indicators, perceived stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms and their relationship with emotional eating scores among Latina and African American girls, Video:
Candace Gonzalez (PDF), Thesis: The relationship between dietary intake of magnesium, fiber, and fluid intake and constipation using NHANES data
Kelly Sloan (PDF), Directed Project: A guide for nutrition and health professionals to improve their ability to identify and use credible, science-based resources on the internet
Nutrition guidebook for low-income women experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression
Development of nutrition guide to improve adolescent endurance runners' bone mineral density and energy availability
Faith Rousey (PDF), A cardio and neuroprotective dietary pattern using omega-3 fatty acids: A guidebook for collegiate football athletes
Sarah Domino (PDF), Examining pathways to low energy availability in high school athletes.
Lani Rausa (PDF), Athletes鈥 selection of nutrition goals in relation to gender, dietary behaviors, and risk of energy deficiency.
Meghan Arita (PDF), Development of infographics to improve adolescent runners' energy availability, health, and performance.
Elika Imandel, Dietary intake behavior and bone mass in male collegiate runners according to disordered eating status, Video link:
Marco Aguirre, Dietary patterns and nutrition intake among elite adolescent and young adult soccer athletes, Video link:
Christina Belarde, Evaluating the concurrent validity of a web-based Nutrition Screening Survey among preadolescent student athletes, Video link:
Gabrielle Teitelbaum, The average macronutrient composition and calorie content of fueling station snack selections of NCAA Division I athletes, Video link:
Alyssa Quintanilla, An evaluation of nutrition knowledge among NCAA collegiate athletes, Video link:
Nicole Alai (PDF), Development of a sport-specific curriculum addressing self-efficacy to optimize carbohydrate and calorie intake among male and female high school cross-country runners
Caroline Olson (PDF), Evaluating the concurrent validity of a novel-based survey to detect nutritional risk among elite collegiate endurance runners
Francis Dizon (PDF), Treatment and return to play of three runners with bone stress injury and/or other traits of a male-version of the Female Athlete Triad: A case series
Allison Yoshinaga (PDF), Snacking in youth sports
Casey Bautista (PDF), Thesis: An evaluation of the 鈥淩un Fueled鈥 nutrition education application: Component use among collegiate endurance runners
Meal planning and preparation cooking intervention for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Plate waste of Southern California hospitals: A comparative study
鈥淲here Does My Food Go?鈥 Developing a book to support healthier eating habits in preschool-aged children
Development of a nutrition curriculum to improve eating patterns among college students
Development of a guide for dietetics students to become involved in global nutrition as a career
A guidebook to increase RDNs鈥 cultural competence counseling Chinese young adults
Health and nutrition guidebook for RDNs to counsel youth: Promoting healthy eating behaviors
Navigating a foreign food environment: a nutrition education curriculum for international students from East Asian countries
Brittnee Lister, Exploring the self-perceived influence of nutrition content viewed on instagram among millennial black women, Video link:
Haley Adel (PDF), Perceived barriers and facilitators to fruit and vegetable intake among 黑料网 students receiving CalFresh benefits
Maggie O'Meara, Assessment of nutrition and wellness skills, topics, and learning methods among life project students, Video link:
Christina Nice, A prospective examination of freshman weight change during the first semester of college, Video link:
Natt Aram, Guidelines and recipes to promote optimal brain development in low-income children from the time of gestation to three years of age, Video link:
Ashley Priest, Development of a nutrition education workbook for local, regional, and over-the-road (OTR) truck drivers, Video link:
Alycen Parsons, A nutrition counseling guide to address body image and body function among adolescents with eating disorders. Video link:
Trisha Naresh (PDF), Development of infographic to support breastfeeding in African American women.
Shanna Hie, Analysis of a pilot study of a Culinary Medicine course for community health workers, Video link:
KC Chung, A social media guide to nutrition messaging for young adult audiences: A directed project, Video link:
Rachel McGowan, Nutrition education curriculum teaching new parents about complementary foods with traditional and online environments, Video link:
Kelly Smallwood, Parental values, strategies, and percieved barriers during the introduction of solid foods: A qualitative study, Video link:
Grace Aguirre (PDF), Exploring the relationship between online media exposure and cooking self-efficacy, skills and behavior among college students.
Lauren Cook (PDF), Comparing teacher and parent evaluations of a backpack program to reduce food insecurity.
Sarah Fortunato (PDF), Facilitators and barriers to farmers' market use for WIC clients.
Taylor Towne (PDF), Does knowledge and/or use of MyPlate correlate to better diet quality?
James Childers (PDF), Evaluating parental opinions of healthy snack guidelines for youth soccer.
Christine Gilbert (PDF), Factors associated with dietetic interns鈥 knowledge of sodium and the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).
Audrianna Atencio (PDF), Effectiveness of nutrition education sessions to increase non-nutrition graduate students鈥 level of nutrition knowledge and confidence in giving nutrition advice.
Caitlin Peterson (PDF), Qualitative evaluation of an after-school youth leadership program based on the perceptions of the program participants.
Stephanie Detoya (PDF), Canned food choices of college students using NuVal nutrient profiling system.
Caitlin Woglom (PDF), An analysis of the perceived and objective diet quality of young adults in the United States.
Kristine Yada (PDF), Qualitative analysis and characterization of bioactive compounds in mauby bark (Colubrina arborescens) via gas chromatography 鈥 electron ionization 鈥 mass spectrometry (GC-EI-MS)
Julianna Bohigian (PDF), A psychographic analysis of food purchasing attitudes and preferences as a result of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
Jelena Etemovic, A cookbook for individuals with Parkinson's Disease with emphasis on antioxidant and omega-3 fatty acids, Video link:
Hannah Gross, Chemopreventative potential of plant-based extracts coffee (coffea) and mauby (Colubrina Arborescens) using the Global Antioxidant Response (GAR) method via in vitro simulated digestion, Video link:
Chathuranga Magammana (PDF), A comparison of the polyphenolic and antioxidant properties of cold versus hot brew black tea (Camellia sinensis, Theaceae).
Jessica Fey (PDF), Qualitative analysis of bioactive compounds (Saponins) in Mauby tree bark (Colunbrina arborescens).
Jenny Nguyen (PDF), Thesis: Product development considerations of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) supplementation for the aging population: A pilot study.
Published Work From Graduates
Garcia, G., Gray, V. B., Moore, D. (2019). . Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(9), A-27. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2019, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Philadelphia, PA.
Goh, V., LaRose, M., Gray, V., Wang, L., Hill, M. (2018). . Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 118(9), A-74. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2018, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Washington, D. C.
Goh, V., Petersen, S., Gray, V., Barrack, M., Wiss, D., Wang, L. (2018). . Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 118(9), A-28. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2018, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Washington, D. C.
Chamberlain, A., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., Gray, V. B., Reiboldt, W., Peterson, C., & Spruijt-Metz, D. (2018). . Journal of School Health. 88(7), 493-499.
Zolfaghari, S., Wang, L., Gray, V. B., Roy, R., Goh, V.* (2017). Hormonal birth control, vitamins, and depression: Examining the intakes of folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 in oral contraceptive users. California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference 2017, Sacramento, CA
Adams, E., Genter, P., Gray, V. B., Ipp, E. (abstract). (2016). . Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(9), A-95. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2016, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Boston, MA.
Dizon, F., Wang, L., Parsons, P., Gray, V. B., Reiboldt, W. (abstract). (2016). . Experimental Biology 2016, San Diego, CA.
Frank, G., McOsker, S., Beaudoin, J. & Gerl, R. (2016). . Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(9), A-75. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2016, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Boston, MA.
Mahood K., Wang, L., McMicken, B., Rock, C. (2016). . Experimental Biology 2016, San Diego, CA.
Moore, K., Gray, V. B., Parker, E., Wiss, D. (abstract). (2016). . Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(9), A-20. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2016, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Boston, MA.
Nguyen, J., Wang, L., Frietas, T., Parker, E., Reiboldt, R. (2016). . Experimental Biology 2016, San Diego, CA.
Rafferty, A., Wang, L., Parsons, P., Gray, V. B., Reiboldt, W. (abstract). (2016). . Experimental Biology 2016, San Diego, CA.
Roberts, K., Wang, L., Gonitzke, D., Reiboldt, W. (2016). . Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(9), A-55. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2016, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Boston, MA.
Valent, F., Wang, L., McMicken, B., Rock, C. (2016).. Experimental Biology 2016, San Diego, CA.
Zolfaghari, S., Wang, L., Gray, V. B., Roy, R. (abstract). (2016). . Experimental Biology 2016, San Diego, CA.
McMicken B. L., Von Berg, S., Wang, L., Kunihiro, A., Vento-Wilson, M., & Rogers, K. (2015). . Anatomy & Physiology, 5 (1), 1-6.
Kunihiro, A., Wang, L., Reiboldt, W., Devine, W. (2014). FASEB J.28 (1_ supplement): LB350, Experimental Biology 2014, San Diego, CA.
McMicken, B., Kunihiro, A., Wang, L., Rogers, K. (2014). . J Clin Case Rep 4: 441. doi:10.4172/2165鈥7920.1000441
McMicken, B., Kunihiro, A., Wang, L., Salles, F., Bezerra, P.C., Rogers, K. (2014). . J Oral Biol Craniofac Res doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2014.08.001
McMicken, B., Kunihiro, A., Wang, L., Von Berg, S., Rogers, K. (2014). . Commun Disord, Deaf Stud Hearing Aids, 2: 113. doi:10.4172/jcdsha.1000113
Wood, K. L., Barrack, M T., Gray, V. B, Cotter, J.A., Van Loan, M. D., Rauh, M. J., McGowan, R. Nichols, J. F. (2021). Cognitive dietary restraint score is associated with lower energy, carbohydrate, fat, and grain intake among female adolescent endurance runners. Eating Behaviors, 40.
Osterman, S., Gray, V. B., Loy, M., Coffey, A., Smallwood, K, Barrack, M. (2020). Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2020.01.007
Yoshinaga, A., Gray, V. B., Barrack, M., Blaine, R. E., Smallwood, K. (2020). ? FCSRJ, 48(3):276鈥288
Ibrahim, A., Barrack, M.T., Fredericson, M., Cotter, J.A., Blaine, R.E., Nattiv, A. (2019) Prevalence and frequency of supplement use and sports foods: A comparison between collegiate and high school endurance runners [Presented at the 2019 Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Costa Mesa, CA]
Wood, K.L., Gray, V.B., Cotter, J.A., Van Loan, M.D., Rauh, M.J., Nichols, J.F., Barrack, M.T. (2019) Cognitive dietary restraint predicts energy, macronutrient, and food group intake in female adolescent endurance unners. [Presented at the 2019 Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Costa Mesa, CA]
Yoshinaga, A., Gray, V. B., Barrack, M., Blaine, R. (2019). Snacking in youth sports. California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference 2019, Pomona, CA.
Alai, N., Barrack, M.T., Gray, V. . Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2017, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL.
Coffey, A., Gray, V., Alai, N., Barrack, M.T. Implementation of a nutrition education curriculum to optimize carbohydrate and energy intake among male and female adolescent distance runners [Presented at the 2017 Southwest American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Long Beach, CA]
Osterman, S., Barrack., M., Gray, V. B., Coffey, A. (2017). . Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2017, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL.
Sassone, J., Muster, M., Barrack, M.T. (2017). . International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Submitted for review October 2016, in revision.
Gray, V. B., Jung, Y., Pattnaik, J., Dayne, N. Domino, S., Adel, H. (2021). Parenting and snacks: A mixed methods study to guide intervention development. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Poster presentation delivered at the Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Meeting, Virtual Conference, August 2021.
Hensch, R., Frank, G., Rock, C., Devine, W. A Guidebook: Using the Nutrition Facts Label to Promote Healthy Food Choices for Pregnant Women at Risk for Gestational Diabetes. California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference (Accepted in 2020; presented at virtual CAND conference in 2021 due to COVID-19).
Smallwood, K., McGowan, R., Chiong, R., Gawel, I., Blaine, R. E., Roy, R., Gray, V. B. Parental Values, Strategies, and Perceived Barriers During the Introduction of Solid Foods: A Qualitative Study. California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference (Accepted in 2020; presented at virtual CAND conference in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Minkow, S., Gray, V. B., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., Reiboldt, W., Gonitzke, D., Childers, J. (2020). Cooking attitudes, behaviors, and self-efficacy in relation to fruit and vegetable intake among young adults. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences. (accepted)
Woglom, C., Gray, V. B., Wang, L, Hill, M. (2020).. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120(1):103-110. DOI:
Towne, T., Gray, V. B., Hill, M., Wang, L. (2019). Does knowledge and/or use of MyPlate correlate to better diet quality? California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference 2019, Pomona, CA.
Khouraki, N., Gray, V. B., Frank, G., Khalil, K. (2017). . Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2017, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL.
Minkow, S., Gray, V. B., Gonitzke, D., Reiboldt, W. (2017). . Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2017, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL.
Atencio, A., Frank, G., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., Bird, M., Gatdula, N., & Bonilla, E. (2016). Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(9), A-27. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2016, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Boston, MA.
Frank, G., & Teo, Y. . (2016). Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(9), A-50. Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition 2016, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Boston, MA.
Lord, V., Reiboldt, W., Gonitzke, D., Parker, E., and Peterson, C. (2016). . Eating and Weight Disorders, published online October 31, 2016.
Ajine, S., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., Rios-Ellis, B., & and Frank, G. (2015). Availability of fruit, vegetable, and physical activity options in the Latino Home Environment. California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference 2015, Riverside, CA.
Atencio, A., Frank, G. C., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S. T., Bird, M., Gatdula, N., & Bonilla, E. (2015). Assessing the correlation between nutrition knowledge and the use of nutrition guidelines. Poster presented at the 2016 5th Annual Latino Health Equity Conference, Long Beach, CA.
Gonzalez, C., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S. T., Frank, G. C., Bird, M., Gatdula, N., & Bonilla, E. (2015). Parental intentions are associated with child dietary intake in Latino families. Poster presented at the 2016 5th Annual Latino Health Equity Conference, Long Beach, CA.
Gray, V. B., Gustin, L., Smith, K, & Jensen, L. (2015). . Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition. doi: 10.1177/1941406415611475
Ajine, S., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S. T., Rios-Ellis, B., & Frank, G. C. (2013). Availability of fruit, vegetable, and physical activity options in the Latino home environment. Poster presented at the 2013 National Conference on Health Disparities, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and the 2014 Latino Health Equity Conference, Nuestra Cultura es Nuestra Riqueza: Integrating Cultural Capital into Latino Health Research, Long Beach, CA.
Frank, G.C., Beaudoin, J., Rascon, M., & Rios-Ellis, B. (2013). . Journal of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 105(1):10鈥17.
Parker, E.C., Lee, J., and Reiboldt, W. (2013). Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition, 5(3), 141鈥153.
Ek, L., & Frank, G.C. (2009). . Women鈥檚 Health Report, 5-7.
Frank, G.C., Avila, V., Detoya, S. (2016). Simplifying education to improve healthy food purchases of Latina women. Adelante.
Magammana, C., Rock, C., Gray, V., Wang, L. (2019). . Journal of Food Research, 8(3). Doi: 10.5539/jfr.v8n3p35
Nguyen, J., Rock, C. R., Gray, V. B., Claver, M., Costa, C. (2019). . Journal of Food Research, 8(3). doi: 10.5539/jfr.v8n3p42
Chakalian, M., Rock, C. R, Costa, C., Gray, V. B., Salcido, E., Liu, Y., Marquez, S. (abstract). (2016). . Institute of Food Technology Annual Meeting 2016, Chicago, IL.