NANCY LEWIS, PhD
Professor
Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences
316 Ruth Leverton Hall
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0806
(402) 472-4633

Biography

Dr. Lewis received her PhD in Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1985. She began her career at UNL in 1990 as an Assistant Professor in Foods and Nutrition and is currently Professor of Nutritional and Health Sciences.

Her research interests include instruction on aging and nutrition, eating behaviors to increase intake, multidisciplinary research on eating behaviors, and physical activity and schools. Specifically, Dr. Lewis is interested in research on the omega-3 fatty acid, advanced practice in dietetics, and human social dynamics as related to food, nutrition, and health.

 

Recent Publications

Journal Articles

Heidal, K., Lewis, N. M., Evans, S., & Boeckner, L. (2007). Nutrition education intervention increases omega-3 fatty acid intakes in heart patients living in the Midwest. Nutrition Research, 27, 33-37.

Skipper, A., & Lewis, N. M. (2006). Clinical registered dietitians, employers, and educators are interested in advanced practice education and professional doctorate degrees in clinical nutrition. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 106, 2062-2066.

Ritter-Gooder, P., Lewis, N. M., Heidal, K. B., & Eskridge, K. M. (2006). Validity and reliability of a quantitative food frequency questionnaire measuring omega-3 fatty acid intakes in cardiac patients in the Midwest: A validation pilot study. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 106, 1251-1255.

Skipper, A., & Lewis, N. M. (2006). Using initiative to achieve autonomy: A model for advanced practice in medical nutrition therapy. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 106, 1219-1225.

Al-Numair, K., & Lewis, N. M. (2005). Omega-3 fatty acid consumption and food sources differ among elderly men living in coastal and internal regions of Saudi Arabia. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 4, 106-111.

Lewis, N. M., & Ruud, J. (2005). Blueberries in the American diet. Nutrition Today, 40, 92-96.

Skipper, A., & Lewis, N. M. (2005). A look at the educational preparation of the health diagnosing and treating professions: Do dietitians measure up? Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 105, 420-427.

Hakel-Smith, N., & Lewis, N. M. (2004). A standardized nutrition care process and language are essential components of a conceptual model to guide and document nutrition care and patient outcomes. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 104, 1878-1884.

Hakel-Smith, N., Lewis, N. M., & Eskridge, K. M. (2004). Orientation in the nutrition care process improves documentation by nutrition practitioners. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 104, 1878-1884.

Sindelar, C. A., Lewis, N. M., Scheerger, S. B., Plugge, S. L., Eskridge, K. M., & Wander, R. C. (2004). Serum lipids of physically active adults consuming omega-3 fatty acid-enriched eggs or standard eggs. Nutrition Research, 24, 731-739.

Heidal, K., Lewis, N., & Evans, S. (2004). Survey of omega-3 food selections in heart patients living in the Midwest. Nutrition Research, 24, 741-747.

Lewis, N. M., & Ruud, J. (2004). Apples in the American diet. Nutrition in Clinical Care, 7, 82-88.

Heidal, K., & Lewis, N. M. (2004). Omega-3 fatty acid nutrition education resources. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 36, 209-210.

Al-Numair, K., & Lewis, N. M. (2004). Omega-3 fatty acid intake and incidence of nonfatal myocardial infarction differ between coastal and internal regions of Saudi Arabia. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 43, 93-106.

Lewis, N. M., & Ruud, J. (2004). Walnuts: Health benefits. Today's Dietitian, 6, 36-39.

Lee, J-Y, Lewis, N. M., Scheideler, S. E., & Carr, T. P. (2002). Consumption of omega-3 fatty acid-enriched eggs and serum lipids in humans. Journal of Nutraceuticals, Functional and Medical Foods, 4, 3-13.

Flanagan, N. L., Waltz-Hill, M. M., Lewis, N. M., & Eskridge, K. M. (2002). Computer-assisted nutrition education. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 102, 1751.

Briley, C., Flanagan, N. L., & Lewis, N. M. (2002). In-home prenatal nutrition intervention increased dietary iron intakes and reduced low birth weight in low-income African-American women. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 102, 984-987.

Williams, D. R., & Lewis, N. (2002). Effectiveness of nutrition counseling in young adult males. Nutrition Research, 22, 911-917.

Fain, N. C., & Lewis, N. M. (2002). Wellness for individuals, families, and communities: Healthy people 2010. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 94, 6-7.

Fain, N. C., & Lewis, N. M. (2002). Wellness: The holistic approach to health. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 94, 6-8.

 

Research Projects

N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Human Health and Disease
NC-1167 Multistate Research Project
Role: PI	2002-2007