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Faculty
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George U. Liepa, Ph.D.
Professor of Human Nutrition
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1976
Master of Arts, Drake University, 1971
Batchelor of Arts, Drake University, 1968
Eastern Michigan University
339 Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone (734) 487-2499
Fax (734) 487-4095
Email: george.liepa@emich.edu
Awards
Fellow, American Oil Chemists’ Society (FAOCS), 2008
Cecil and Ida Green Honors Professor, Texas Christian University,
2003
Fellow, American College of Nutrition (FACN), 1995
Texas Public Education Achievement Award-American Cancer
Society, 1993
Senior Fulbright Scholar - Riga, Latvia, Spring 1992
Bluebonnet Award-Texas Dietetic Association, 1991
Arkansas Traveler Award
Visiting Professor of Nutrition-National Dairy Council,
1989-1993
Fellow, National Institute of Health-UTHSC-San Antonio,
1976-79
Instruction
Dr. Liepa teaches research methodology classes at the graduate
level and general nutrition courses at the undergraduate
level.
Research
Dr. Liepa’s research interests include the study of
carbohydrates, lipids and proteins and how they impact on
chronic disease. He is also interested in the impact of sleep
on weight and health.
Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Nutrition
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Fulbright Scholars Association
American Oil Chemists' Society:
American Society of Clinical Nutrition
American Institute of Nutrition
Selected Publications
Liepa, G.U., Sengupta, A., and Karsises, D. “Polycystic
Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Other Androgen Excess Related Conditions:
Can Changes in Dietary Intake Make a Difference?” Nutrition
in Clinical Practice, 23: 63-71, 2007.
Basu, H., Pernecky, S., Sengupta, A,, and Liepa, G.U. “How
do the Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Compare to those of
Aspirin, Alcohol/Red Wine and Statin Drugs?”Journal
of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 83(12): 985-97,
2006.
Liepa, G.U. and Basu, H. “C-reactive Proteins: Does
Nutrition Play a Role?” Nutrition in Clinical Practice,
18(3);227, 2003.
Bennion, D., Liepa,G. and Melia, P. “The Selection,
Care and Feeding of the Steering Committee: A Key to Successful
Self-Study” A Collection of Papers on Self-Study and
Institutional Improvement-The Higher Learning Commission.
pp342-344, 2002.
Butchko, H.H., Stargel, W.W., Liepa, G.U. et al. “Aspartame:
Review of Safety” Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology,
35 (2); S 75,2002.
Basu, H. and Liepa, G.U. “Arginine: A Clinical Perspective” Nutrition
in Clinical Practice, August 2002
Chevalier, C., Murphy, M., Van Beber, A., Gorman, M.A.,
and Liepa, G.U. “The Effects of Zinc Supplementation on
Serum Zinc and Lipid Concentrations in Hemodialysis Patients”.
Journal of Renal Nutrition, July 2002
Gern, N., VanBeber, Gorman, M.A., Weber, C., Cochran, C.
and Liepa, G.U. "The Effects of Zinc Supplementation
on Serum Zinc Concentrations and Protein Catabolic Rate in
Hemodialysis Patients”. Journal of Renal Nutrition,
10(3);148, 2000.
Liepa, G.U., “Ka Senas Latvijas Lauksaimniecibas Kulturas
Baribas un Ekonomiska Vertiba” (Flax: An Ancient Latvian
Crop That has Nutritional as well as Economic Value), J of
the Latvian University of Agriculture. 119, 2000
Kirmani, Z., Baxter, C.R., Gorman, M.A., Ashby, J. and
Liepa, G.U. "Effects of Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acid Rich
Oils on the Cardiovascular System of Thermally Injured Rabbits:
Changes in Plasma Triglycerides, Plasma Cholesterol (Total,
HDL, HDL2, HDL3 and LDL+VLDL), Relative Blood Viscosity,
Platelet Count and Bleeding Time". J. Burn Care and
Rehab 16 (3:1); 306,1996.
Basu, H., Pernecky, S., Sengupta, A,, and Liepa, G.U. “How
do the Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Compare to those of
Aspirin, Alcohol/Red Wine and Statin Drugs?”Journal
of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, 83(12): 985-97,
2006.
Kirmani, Z., Baxter, C.R., Gorman, M.A., Ashby, J. and
Liepa, G.U. "Effects of
Supplemented
Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Rich Oils on the Cardiovascular
System
of Thermally Injured Rabbits: Changes in Plasma and Platelet
Fatty
Acids. J.
Burn Care and Rehab 16 (2:1);173, 1996.
Garritson, B.K., Nikaein, A., Peters, G.N., Gorman, M.A.,
King, C.C. and Liepa, G.U. "Effect of Major Dietary
Modifications on Immune System in Breast Cancer Patients".
Cancer Practice 3(4):239, 1995.
Hasse, J.M., Blue, L.S., Liepa, G.U., Goldstein, R.M.,
Jennings, L.W., Mor, E., Husberg, B.S., Levy, M.F., Gonwa,
T.A.
Klintmalm,
G.B. "Early Enteral Nutrition Support in Patients Undergoing
Liver Transplantation". Journal of Parenteral and Enteral
Nutrition 19(6):437, 1995.
Liepa, G.U. and Butchko, H. "The Nutritional Management
of Diabetes: The Usefulness of Nutrasweet". Latvias
Arst (Latvian Journal of Medicine) (3, 32-40, 1995)
Murphy, M., Ireton-Jones, C., Hilman, B., Gorman, M.A.
and Liepa, G.U. " Resting Energy Expenditure Equations Measured
by Indirect Calorimetry are Higher in Preadolescent Children
with Cystic Fibrosis then Expenditures Calculated from Prediction
Equations." J. Amer. Dietet. Assoc. 95(1):30, 1995.
Hasse, J. Strong, S., Gorman, M.A., Liepa, G.U. "Subjective
Global Assessment: An Alternative Nutritional Assessment
Technique for Liver Transplant Candidates". Nutrition
9(4):339, 1993.
Weber, C., VanBeber, A., Gorman, M.A., Smith, R., King,
C. and Liepa, G.U. "Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 Fatty
Acid Supplements Exert Different Effects on Serum Lipid Concentrations
in Renal Dialysis Patients". J of Renal Nutrition 3(2):75,
1993.
VanBeber, A., Peraglie, C., Smith, R. and Liepa, G.U. "The
Effect of Recombinant Human Erthropoetin Therapy in Anemic
Kidney Patients: A Nutritional Emphasis". J. Renal Nutrition
2(3): 96, 1992.
Ireton-Jones, C., Turner, W.W., Liepa, G.U. and Baxter,
C.W. "Equations
for the Estimation of Energy Expenditures in Patients with
Burns with Special Reference to Ventilatory Status".
J. of Burn Care Rehabil. 13(3):330, 1992.
Gupta, V., Cochran, C., Parker, T., Long, D., Ashby,
J., Gorman, M.A. and Liepa, G.U. "Effect of Aspartame on
Plasma Amino Acid Profiles of Diabetic Patients with Chronic
Renal Failure". Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 49(6):1302, 1989.
Ireton, C.S., Turner, W.W., Hunt, J.L. and Liepa, G.U. "Evaluation
of Energy Expenditures in Burn Patients". J. Am. Dietet.
Assoc. 86(3):331, 1986.
Ireton, C.S., Turner, W.W., Hunt, J.L. and Liepa, G.U. “Evaluation
of Energy Requirments in Thermally Injured Patients. Journal
of Parenteral and Entereral Nutrition.6:576,1983.
Liepa, G.U., Yu, B.P., Bertrand, H.A. and Masoro, E.J. "Food
Restriction as a Modulator of Age Related Changes in Serum
Lipids". Am J. Physiol. 238 (Endocrinol. Metab. 1).
E 253-57, 1980.
Note: Dr. Liepa has also Edited a nutrition textbook
and authored numerous book chapters.
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Alice Jo Rainville, PhD, RD, CHE, SNS
Professor of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health Sciences, University
of Texas
Health Science Center in Houston, School of Public Health,
1996
Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Illinois State
University, 1981
Bachelor of Science in Institution Management, University
of Illinois, 1979
Eastern Michigan University
335 Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone (734) 487-0430
Fax (734) 487-4095
Email: alicejo.rainville@emich.edu
Awards
Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence (FAME) Silver
Friend of Child Nutrition, 2007
Everett L. Marshall Award for Excellence in Scholarly Activity,
EMU College of Health
and Human Services, 2006
School Nutrition Association Research Award for Best Poster
at Annual National
Conference, 2005
Nominee for EMU Scholarship Recognition Award, January, 2003,
2004, and 2006
Nominee for American Dietetic Association Foundation Award
of Excellence in Research,
2003
Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award, American Dietetic Association,
2000
Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award, Michigan Dietetic Association,
2000
Nutrition and Dietetics Department Nominee for McGovern Teaching
Award, 1993
and 1996
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Texas Dietetic Association,
1992
Young Alumni Award, University of Illinois Home Economics
Alumni Association, 1990
Instruction
Dr. Rainville teaches food systems management, foods, food
and culture, careers in nutrition and dietetics, and seminar
classes on campus and through distance education.
Research
Dr. Rainville’s research interests include school
nutrition programs, food service management, foods, and
public health. She is the Editor of The Journal of Child
Nutrition and Management.
Certifications
Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Hospitality Educator
School Nutrition Specialist, School Nutrition Association
Professional Memberships
American Dietetic Association
School Nutrition Association
Food Service Management Education Council
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Selected Publications
Rainville, A.J., Carr, D.H. In Classroom Breakfast:
Best Practices. National Food Service Management Institute
R-118-08, 2008.
Rainville, A.J., Wolf, K.N., Carr, D.H. Recess Placement
Prior to Lunch in Elementary Schools: What are the Barriers? Journal
of Child Nutrition and Management, Issue 2, 2006.
Rainville, A.J., Choi, K., Brown, D.M. Healthy School
Nutrition Environment: Views of School Foodservice Personnel
Compared to Other School Personnel. Journal of Child Nutrition
and Management, Issue 2, 2005.
Rainville, A.J., Wolf, K.N., Carr, D.H. Barriers to
Recess Placement Prior to Lunch in Elementary Schools. National
Food Service Management Institute R-93-05. 2005.
Rainville, A.J., Girard, B. Clarification of Competitive
Foods. Letter to the Editor. Journal of the American
Dietetic Association. November, 2005.
Walters, M., Rainville, A.J. Applications: Making
Competitive Food Choices in Schools More Nutritious. Journal
of the American Dietetic Association. August, 2005.
Rainville, A.J., Choi, K., Brown, D.M. Healthy School
Nutrition Environment: A Nationwide Survey of School Personnel. National
Food Service Management Institute R-122-03 Insight Newsletter. 2003.
Rainville, A.J., Choi, K., Brown, D.M. Healthy School
Nutrition Environment: Results of a Nationwide Survey of
School Personnel. National Food Service Management
Institute R-65-03. 2003.
Rainville, A.J. School Lunch or Sack Lunch? American
School Board Journal. January, 2003.
Rainville, A.J., Cater, J.B. Issues Related to Implementation
of the Reimbursable Afterschool Snack Service. Journal
of Child Nutrition and Management. Issue 2, 2002.
Cater, J.B., Rainville, A.J. National School Lunch
Program Snacks in Afterschool Care Programs. Nutrition
Link Newsletter of the School Nutrition Services Dietetic
Practice Group. Volume 27, Number 4, December, 2002.
Rainville, A.J., Carr, D.H. Competencies, Knowledge,
and Skill Statements for District School Nutrition Directors/Supervisors. National
Food Service Management Institute R-50-01. December,
2001.
Rainville, A.J., Cater, J.B., Brown, D.M. Issues Related
to Implementation of the Afterschool Snack Service. National
Food Service Management Institute R-49-01. October,
2001.
Rainville, A.J., Nutritional quality of reimbursable school
lunches compared to lunches brought from home in elementary
schools from two Southeastern Michigan districts. Journal
of Child Nutrition and Management. Issue 1, 2001.
Rainville, A.J., Pica practices of pregnant women are associated
with lower maternal hemoglobin at delivery. Journal
of the American Dietetic Association. March, 1998.
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Judi Brooks, PhD, RD
Associate Professor of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Home Economics, emphasis in Food,
Nutrition, and Institution Administration with focus in
Nutrition Education/Wellness, Oklahoma State University,
1989
Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Institution Administration,
emphasis in Institution Administration, Oklahoma State University,
1985
Administrative Dietetic Internship, Oklahoma State University,
1984
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, emphasis in Foodservice
Management, Michigan State University, 1983
Eastern Michigan University
308 Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone (734) 487-7862
Fax (734) 487-4095
Email: jbrooks@emich.edu
Awards
Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award, Michigan Dietetic Association,
2007
Who’s Who Among American Teachers and Educators for
2006-2007
Awarded EMU Faculty Appreciation Award, March 2003
Awarded EMU Gold Medallion for service on the Wellness Committee
in the category “Service by a Committee External to
the Division of Student Affairs”, March 2002
Awarded EMU Faculty Appreciation Award, March 2002
Awarded EMU Gold Medallion for service on the Wellness Committee
in the category “Service External to the Division of
Student Affairs”, March 2001
Awarded dedicated time for proposal development by EMU’s
Office of Research and
Development, winter semester 2001
Instruction
Dr. Brooks was a founding member of, and is currently team
leader for, the aging to infancy course. She also teaches
community nutrition, careers in nutrition and dietetics,
and numerous graduate classes through the online program.
Research
Dr. Brooks’ research interests include behavioral treatment
of weight issues, nutrition and autism across the life course,
and the life course perspective on nutrition and aging.
Certifications
Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Hospitality Educator
Professional Memberships
American Dietetic Association
American Society of Nutrition
Selected Publications
Schuster, E., Francis-Connolly, E., Alford, P., and Brooks,
J. The Conceptualization and Development of a course
on Aging to Infancy: A Life Course Retrospective. Educational
Gerontology, 29: 841-850, 2003.
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