Lisa Franzen-Castle
faculty
- Professor Nutrition & Health Sciences University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
402-472-3716
On campus, dial 2-3716
I received my Ph.D. in 2009 from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a major in nutrition and minor in anthropology. I am a registered dietitian and received my Master and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I am a Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences.
icon-academic-capEducation
- Ph D, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2009
- MS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006
- BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2003
icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions
- Engaging Rural Community Members with Food Policy Councils to Improve Food Access: Facilitators and Barriers, JOURNAL OF HUNGER & ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION
- Development of the iCook 4-H Curriculum for Youth and Adults: Cooking, Eating, and Playing Together for Childhood Obesity Prevention, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, March 2019
- Gardening Experience is associated with Increased Fruit and Vegetable Intake among First Year College Students: A Cross-sectional Examination, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, February 2018
- Food-Related Behavior and Intake of Adult Main Meal Preparers of 9-10 Year-Old Children Participating in iCook 4-H: A Five-State Childhood Obesity Prevention Pilot Study, Appetite, June 2016
- Perceptions of body habitus and cultural health among Hispanic adults, Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, August 2015
- Utilizing short- and long-term evaluation to measure the impact of a long-standing, multi-state educational venue, Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2014
- Changing food behavior through an email newsletter, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, February 2014
icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors
- Early Professional Achievement Award, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior , 2019
- Omtvedt Innovation Award for Extension, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2018
- 1st Place National Winner: Social Networking Team Award, National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, 2015
- Emerging Dietetic Leader, Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2015
- Innovation in Team Programming Award, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, 2014
- Extension New Employee Award, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension , 2012