Jada Willis PhD, RDN, LD, FAND

Graybeal, A.J, A. Kreutzer, P. Rack, G. Augsburger, R. Braun-Trocchio, J.L. Willis, and M. Shah. 2023, Chronic and postprandial metabolic responses to a ketogenic diet compared to a high-carbohydrate and habitual diets in trained competitive cyclists and triathletes: A randomized crossover trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 20(1110):1-14. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021110.

Razavi, A.C., A. Latoff, A. Dyer, J.L. Albin, … J.L. Willis, and T.S. Harlan. 2023, Virtual teaching kitchen classes and cardiovascular disease prevention counseling among medical trainees. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention, & Health. 0:e000477. doi:10.1136/bmjnph-2022-000477

Braun-Trocchio, R., C. Brandner, J.L. Willis, A.J. Graybeal. 2022, Quantifying body image through smartphone-based artificial intelligence: A new methodological approach. A Supplement to the J Acad of Nutr Diet. Supp1 1 – Abstracts 122(9):A-44. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2022.06.161

Graybeal, A.J.*, C. Brandner, J.L. Willis. 2022, The use of smartphone-based artificial intelligence to predict waist and hip circumference: A physical circumference comparison. A Supplement to the J Acad of Nutr Diet. Supp1 1 – Abstracts 122(9):A-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2022.06.226

Graybeal, A.J*, J.L. Willis, E. Morales-Marroquin, G.M. Tinsley, S.E. Messiah, and M. Shah. 2022, Emerging evidence of the relationship between fat-free mass and ghrelin, glucagon-like-peptide-1, and peptide-YY. Nutrition. 103-104:111815. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2022.111815

Graybeal, A.J.*, A. Kreutzer*, J.L. Willis, R. Trocchio, K. Moss*, and M. Shah. 2022, The impact of dieting culture is different between sexes in endurance athletes: a cross-sectional analysis. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 14:157. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00549-4

 Graybeal A.J*, A. Kreutzer*, J.L. Willis, K. Moss*, R. Braun-Trocchio, and M. Shah. 2022, Age drives the differences in dietary supplement use in endurance athletes: A cross-sectional analysis of cyclists, runners, and triathletes. J Diet Suppl. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2022.2056670

Graybeal, A.J*, B. Helms, K. Couris**, D. Thomas**, T. Johnston**, V. Dahan*, N. Escobedo*, and J.L. Willis. 2022, Improved physiological markers of omega-3 status and compliance with omega-3 supplementation in division I track and field and cross-country athletes: A randomized controlled crossover trial. Intl J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 32(4):246-255. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0253

Shah, M., A. Gloeckner*, S. Bailey*, B. Adams-Huet*, A. Kreutzer*, D. J. Cheek, J.L. Willis, and J. Mitchell. 2022, Effect of a late afternoon/early evening bout of aerobic exercise on postprandial lipid and lipoprotein particle responses to a high-sugar meal breakfast the following day in postmenopausal women: A randomized cross-over study. J of Sports Sci. 40(2):175-184. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1982497

Kreutzer, A.*, A.J. Graybeal*, P.P. Rack*, K. Moss*, G.R. Augsburger, J.L. Willis, R. Braun-Trocchio, and M. Shah. 2021, Ketogenic and high-carbohydrate diets in cyclists and triathletes: Performance indicators and methodological considerations from a pilot study. SportRXiv. https://doi.org/10.51224/SRXIV.19.

Fisher, K., J. Watson, J.L. Willis, D.A. Hawley, D.L. Jackson, J.J. Severance, and T.B. Carroll. 2021, Collective perceptions of aging and older persons held by students from eight healthcare professions. J Appl Gerontol. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648211061734.

Kreutzer, A.*, A.J. Graybeal*, P.P. Rack*, K. Moss* G.R. Augsburger, J.L. Willis, R. Braun-Trocchio, and M. Shah. 2021, Ketogenic and high-carbohydrate diets in cyclists and triathletes: Performance indicators and methodological considerations from a pilot study. SportRXiv. https://doi.org/10.51224/SRXIV.19.

Shah, M., A. Gloeckner*, S. Bailey*, B. Adams-Huet*, A. Kreutzer*, D. J. Cheek, J.L. Willis, and J. Mitchell. 2021, Effect of a late afternoon/early evening bout of aerobic exercise on postprandial lipid and lipoprotein particle responses to a high-sugar meal breakfast the following day in postmenopausal women: A randomized cross-over study. J of Sports Sci. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2021.1982497.

 Willis, J.L., D.A. Hawley, J. Watson, D.L. Jackson, J.J. Severance, T.B. Carroll, J.A. Knebl. 2021, Impact of interprofessional geriatric teamwork on students’ perceptions of older persons and collaborative practice. Gerontol Geriatr Educ. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2021.1979971.

Graybeal, A.J.*, J.L. Willis, A. Kreutzer*, K. Moss*, R. Trocchio, and M. Shah. 2021, Nutrition beliefs and practices among endurance athletes. A Supplement to the J Acad of Nutr Diet. Supp1 1 – Abstracts 121(9):A-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2021.06.068.

Graybeal, A.J.*, A. Kreutzer*, P. Rack*, K. Moss*, G. Augsburger*, J.L. Willis, R. Braun-Trocchio, and M. Shah. 2021, Perceptions of appetite do not match hormonal measures of appetite in trained competitive cyclists and triathletes following a ketogenic diet compared to a high-carbohydrate or habitual diet: a randomized crossover trial. Nutr Res. 93:111-123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2021.07.008.

Walker, D., J.L. Willis, L. Adams, L. Jackson, D. Hawley, J. Watson, T. Orwig, K. Morgan, and S. Suzuki. 2021, Common reading as a foundation for interprofessional education. J of Interprofessional Edu and Practice. 24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2021.100457.

Graybeal A.J.*, M. Shah, and J.L. Willis. 2021, Manipulation of fatty acid composition in a high-fat meal does not result in differential alterations in appetite or food intake in normal weight females: a single-blind randomized crossover study. Appetite. 160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2020.105085.

Graybeal, A.J.*, J.L. Willis. 2020, Body composition, not dietary fatty acid composition, explains metabolic responses following a high-fat meal in premenopausal normal-weight women: A single-blind, randomized, crossover study. Brit J of Nutr. 1-11. doi:10.1017/S0007114520004419.

Son, Y., J. Cox, J.L. Stevenson, J.A. Cooper, and C. Paton, 2020, Angiopoietin-1 protects 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes from saturated fatty acid-induced cell death. Nutr Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2020.02.007.

Willis, J.L., C.J. Howe, and G.K. Alexander, 2019, Assessing MyPlate familiarity and typical meal composition using food models in children aged 7-13, Int J of Child Hlth and Nutr. 8: 128-135. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2019.08.04.3.

Kaviani, S., C.M. Taylor, J.L. Stevenson, J.A. Cooper, C.M. Paton, 2019, A 7-day high-PUFA diet reduces angiopoietin-like protein 3 and 8 responses and postprandial triglyceride levels in healthy females but not males: a randomized control trial, BMC Nutr. 5:1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-018-0262-7.

Stevenson, J.L., C.J. Howe, and G.K. Alexander, 2018, A cross-sectional study on MyPlate awareness in children 7-13 years of age, J Acad of Nutr Diet. 118(9):SA93. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2018.06.125.

Howe, C.J., C Van Scoyoc, G Alexander, and J.L. Stevenson, 2018, Poor Performance of Children 7-13 Years Old on the Newest Vital Sign, The J Hlth Literacy Research and Practice, 2(4): e175-179. https://doi.org/10.3928/24748307-20180830-01.

Howe, C.J., G Alexander, and J.L. Stevenson, 2017, Parents’ underestimations of child weight: implications for obesity prevention, J Pediatr Nurs, 37:57-61. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2017.06.005.

Stevenson, J.L., C.M. Paton, and J.A. Cooper, 2017, Hunger and satiety responses to high-fat meals after a high polyunsaturated fat diet: A randomized trial, Nutrition, 41: 14-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2017.03.008.

Stevenson, J.L., M.K. Miller, H.E. Skillman, C.M. Paton, and J.A. Cooper, 2016, A PUFA-rich diet improves fat oxidation following saturated fat-rich meal, Eur J Nutr, 56(5):1845-1857. doi: 10.1007/s00394-016-1226-9.

Stevenson, J.L., S. Krishnan, M.M. Inigo, A.D. Stamatikos, J.U. Gonzales, and J.A. Cooper, 2016, Echinacea-based dietary supplement does not increase maximal aerobic capacity in endurance-trained men and women. J Diet Suppl, v.13 (3), p. 324-38.  doi: 10.3109/19390211.2015.1036189.

Stevenson, J.L., H.C. Clevenger, and J.A. Cooper, 2015, Hunger and satiety responses to high-fat meals of varying fatty acid composition in women with obesity, Obesity, 23: 1980-1986. doi: 10.1002/oby.21202.

Clevenger, H.C., J.L. Stevenson, and J.A. Cooper, 2015, Metabolic responses to dietary fatty acids in obese women. Physiol & Behav, 139:73-79. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.11.022.

Stevenson, J.L., S. Krishnan, M.A. Stoner, Z. Goktas, and J.A. Cooper, 2013, Effects of exercise during the holiday season on changes in body weight, body composition, and blood pressure, Eur J Clin Nutr, 67:944-949. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2013.98.

Paton, C.M., M.P. Rogowski, A.L. Kozimor, J.L. Stevenson, H.C. Chang, J.A. Cooper, and J.M. Ntambi, 2013, Lipocalin-2 increases fatty acid oxidation in vitro and is correlated with postprandial energy expenditure in normal weight but not obese women, Obesity, 21(12): E640-E648. doi: 10.1002/oby.20507.

Stevenson, J.L., H. Song, and J.A. Cooper, 2012, Age and sex differences pertaining to modes of locomotion in triathlons, MSSE, 45(5): 976-984. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31827d17eb.

 

Graybeal, A.J., C. Brandner, J.L. Willis, and G. Tinsley. 2022, Body Composition Estimation Using Smartphone Machine Learning in Black/African-American Individuals, The Obesity Society (TOS), Obesity Week 2022, San Diego, CA, November 1-4, 2022.

Braun-Trocchio, R., C. Brandner, J.L. Willis, A.J. Graybeal. 2022, Quantifying body image through smartphone-based artificial intelligence. Association for Applied Sport Psychology, Fort Worth, TX, October 26-29, 2022.

Braun-Trocchio, R., C. Brandner, J.L. Willis, A.J. Graybeal. 2022, Quantifying body image through smartphone-based artificial intelligence: A new methodological approach. Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), Orlando, FL, October 8-11, 2022.

Graybeal, A.J.*, C. Brandner, J.L. Willis. 2022, The use of smartphone-based artificial intelligence to predict waist and hip circumference: A physical circumference comparison. Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), Orlando, FL, October 8-11, 2022.

Tummala, S.*, and J.L. Willis. College students’ changes in eating and physical activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Obesity Society, Obesity Week 2021, Virtual, November 1-5, 2021.

Graybeal, A.J.*, J.L. Willis, A. Kreutzer*, K. Moss*, R. Trocchio, and M. Shah. Nutrition beliefs and practices among endurance athletes. Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), Virtual, October 16-19, 2021.

Braun-Trocchio, R. A. Kreutzer, A. J. Graybeal, P. Rack, K. Harrison, A. Williams, J. Renteria, E. Warfield, G. Augsburger, K. Moss, J.L. Willis, and M. Shah. The effect of diet composition on mood in highly trained cyclists: A pilot study, North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) conference. Virtual, June 2021.

Graybeal, A.J*, A. Kreutzer*, P. Rack*, K. Moss*, G. Augsburger*, J.L. Willis, R. Trocchio, and M. Shah. Appetite Alterations in Endurance Athletes Following the Ketogenic Diet. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings. IJESAB. Virtual, February 25-26, 2021.

Dority, D.H., J.L. Willis, G.J. Hill, E. Hurd**, O. Spears**, and E. Estrada**. Registered Dietitians’ Recommendations for Nutrition Education and Interprofessional Education in Medical School Curriculum, Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE), April 8-10, 2021.

Graybeal, A.J.*, and J.L. Willis. Fat-free mass drives postprandial energy expenditure following a high-fat meal regardless of fatty acid composition: a single-blind randomized crossover study. The Obesity Society Annual Meeting. Virtual, November 2-6, 2020.

Watson, J.B., S. Jevas-Roegels, L. Jackson, B. Timson, and J.L. Willis. Strengthening teamwork in concussion management: a hybrid interprofessional student training. 2020 National Academies of Practice (NAP) Annual Meeting & Forum, San Diego, CA, March 13-14, 2020.

Willis, J.L., D. Hawley, D.L. Jackson, J. Watson, J. Knebl, and N Saville. Seniors assisting in interprofessional practice and education of student healthcare teams. Collaborating Across Borders VII, Indianapolis, IN, October 22, 2019.

Jackson, L., D. Hawley, J.L. Stevenson, L. Dart, J. Knebl, and N. Saville. “Student Perceptions of and Learning from the SAGE Interprofessional Educational Experience” 9th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, York, UK. July 22-26, 2019.

Alexander, G.K., C.J. Howe, J.L. Stevenson, and D. Cockerham, Museum-based academic partnerships: feasibility for food literacy and health-related research, Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, Fort Worth, TX, June 1, 2019.

Stevenson, J.L., L. Dart, D. Hawley, D.L. Jackson, J. Knebl, and N. Saville, Seniors assisting in interprofessional education of student healthcare teams, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Arlington, TX, April 11, 2019.

Deckard, A.**, C. Shabay**, and J.L. Stevenson, The effect of knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes toward dietary fatty acids on blood lipid levels, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Arlington, TX, April 11, 2019.

Endicott, L.**, J.L. Stevenson, L. Dart, and G. Hill, A model for implementing a food recovery program at the university level, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Arlington, TX, April 11, 2019.

Frederickson, J.**, G. Ho**, J.L. Stevenson, and L. Dart. Student athlete compliance to Eat2Win: A study regarding behaviors to sports nutrition knowledge delivered via mobile application, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Arlington, TX, April 11, 2019.

Stevenson, J.L., L. Dart, D. Hawley, D.L. Jackson, J. Knebl, and N. Saville, Seniors assisting in interprofessional education of student healthcare teams, Texas Interprofessional Education Consortium Bi-Annual Meeting, Oral presentation, Houston, TX, April 4, 2019.

Schwarz, B., C. Carroll, K. Bell, J. Rangel, S. Combs, L. Allender, S. Jevas, J.L. Stevenson, D. Jackson, an C. Gibson. Helping students understand the relevance of IP collaboration using a regional population health crisis: a story of maternal mortality in Texas. 2019 National Academies of Practice (NAP) Annual Meeting & Forum, Oral Workshop Presentation, Arlington, VA, March 7-9, 2019.

Stevenson, J.L., C.J. Howe, and G.K. Alexander, A cross-sectional study on MyPlate awareness in children 7-13 years of age, FNCE, Washington, D.C., October 23, 2018.

Hawley, D., J.L. Stevenson, L. Jackson, L. Dart, N. Saville, J. Knebl, Seniors assisting in interprofessional education of student healthcare teams: A win-win-win for all, American Geriatrics Society 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL, May 3-5, 2018.

Mattson, L.**, K. Shamoon**, L. Dart, A. VanBeber, and J.L. Stevenson. Determining why College Students Follow Fad Diets, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Houston, TX, April 13, 2018.

Howe, C.J., G.K. Alexander, and J.L. Stevenson, Parent awareness and knowledge of child overweight & obese status and health related consequences. Southern Nursing Research Society, Atlanta, GA, March 21-24, 2018.

Glockener A*, Bailey S*, Kreutzer A*, Garrity E*, Adams L*, Cook C*, Shah M, Adams-Huet B, Cheek C, Stevenson J., Mitchell J. The effects of prior aerobic exercise on lipid and lipoprotein responses following a high-carbohydrate meal in postmenopausal women. International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: 2018;2(10): article 80. March 2018 Texas American College of Sports Medicine, Austin, TX, March 1-2, 2018.

Stevenson, J.L., M.A. Lopez**, and D.B. Rivera**. Effects of Dietary High-fat Meals on Acute Metabolic Responses in Normal Weight, Premenopausal Women. The Obesity Society Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., October 29-November 2, 2017.

Kaviani, S., J.L. Stevenson, C.M. Paton, and J.A. Cooper. Angiopoietin-like Protein 3 Levels in Response to a High PUFA Diet. The Obesity Society Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., October 29-November 2, 2017.

Howe, C., G. Alexander, and J.L. Stevenson, Assessing health literacy in children with the newest vital sign, International Conference on Communication in Healthcare & Health Literacy Annual Research Conference (ICCH&HARC), Baltimore, MD, October 8-11, 2017.

Rack, P.P.**, J.L. Stevenson, C.J. Howe, and G. Alexander, MyPlate - Children’s awareness and ability to build a plate that meets MyPlate standards, Northeast District Meeting American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Texas Affiliate, Fort Worth, TX, October 6, 2017.

VanBeber, L. Dart, J.L. Stevenson, D. D'Agostino, P. Smith-Barbaro, D. Farmer, K. Argenbright, K. Aspegren, D. Monlezun, L. Sarris, and T. Harlan. Culinary Medicine: Interprofessional nutrition education strengthens collaborative practice among health professions students. Collaborating Across Borders VI, Banff, Canada, October 1-4, 2017.

Bell, N.**, E. Schiesler**, N. Sisk**, A. VanBeber, L. Dart, J.L. Stevenson, D. D'Agostino, P. Smith-Barbaro, D. Farmer, K. Argenbright, K. Aspegren, D. Monlezun, L. Sarris, and T. Harlan. Culinary Medicine and a multisite longitudinal study: cooking for health optimization with patients (CHOP), Health Meets Food: The Culinary Medicine Conference™. New Orleans, LA, June 8-11, 2017.

Howe, C., G. Alexander, and J.L. Stevenson, Parental underestimations of child weight, U.S.-SINO Conference, Pittsburg, PA, June 4-6, 2017.

Alexander, G.K., L. Bashore, C. Howe, J.L. Stevenson, and L. Jackson. Preparing upstream leaders for public health nursing practice and research. Association of Community Health Nursing Educators, Baltimore, MD, June 2017.

Kaviani, S., J.L. Stevenson, C.M. Paton, and J.A. Cooper. Postprandial inflammation and coagulation responses to high-fat meals rich in saturated fatty acids. Experimental Biology, Chicago, IL, April 22-26, 2017.

Rivera, D.B.**, M.A. Lopez**, and J.L. Stevenson. Composition of high-fat meals did not affect postprandial subjective measures of hunger and satiety nor subsequent intake at the next meal. Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Georgetown, TX, March 29-April 1, 2017.

Lopez, M.A.**, D.B. Rivera**, and J.L. Stevenson. An analysis of metabolic feedback to high-fat meals of assorted fatty acid composition. Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Georgetown, TX, March 29-April 1, 2017.

VanBeber, A., L. Dart, J.L. Stevenson, N. Benedict**, C. Bourff**, and M. Martinez**. Effects of Vegan Ingredient Substitution on Ice Cream Sensory Test. Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Georgetown, TX, March 29-April 1, 2017.

VanBeber, A., L. Dart, J.L. Stevenson, J. Clay**, G. Niestrom**, E. Owen**, and M. Simons**. Examination of portion sizes of regular cheese pizzas from a variety of casual restaurants in Fort Worth, TX. Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Georgetown, TX, March 29-April 1, 2017.

Schwartz, A.**, M. Knudsen**, M. Shah, J.L. Stevenson, and L. Dart. Female menstrual cycle and chocolate cravings in college-aged health professions women. Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition, Georgetown, TX, March 29-April 1, 2017.

VanBeber, A., L. Dart, J.L. Stevenson, D. D’Agostino, D. Farmer, K. Argenbright, D. Monlezun, L. Sarris, and T. Harlan, A culinary medicine course improves clinical nutrition proficiency of health professions students, Phi U Conclave, Oklahoma City, OK, September 22-25, 2016.

Stevenson, J.L., C.M. Paton, and J.A. Cooper, Hunger and satiety responses to saturated fat-rich meals before and after a high PUFA diet. Presented at the Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, April 2016.

Stevenson, J.L., C.M. Paton, and J.A. Cooper, Acute metabolic responses to high-fat meals before and after a 7-day high polyunsaturated diet. Presented at The Obesity Society Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, November 2015.

 

• Outstanding Nutrition Education Award, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Spring 2022
• Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND), June 2021
• Collaborative Partner Award, Blue Zones Project, January 22, 2020
• Friend of Extension Award Winner, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Tarrant County, Winter 2020
• Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Spring 2013

• The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
• Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN)
• Northeast Region of the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• The Obesity Society

• College of Science & Engineering Advisory Committee
• Culinary Medicine Cooking for Health Optimization (CHOP) Research Committee
• Faculty Advisor to the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine American College of Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group (LMIG)
• Nutritional Sciences Faculty Advisory Committee