Ruth E Litchfield

Professor at Food Science, Iowa State University0 Followers

Exploring the intersection of nutrition and education, Professor Ruth E. Litchfield is a prominent faculty member in the Nutritional Sciences Council at Iowa State University. Situated at 220 Mackay, 2302 Osborn Dr., Ames, IA, she contributes significantly to the academic community with her extensive knowledge and expertise. Professor Litchfield's work at Iowa State University reflects a commitment to advancing the field of nutritional sciences. Her role involves engaging with students and colleagues to foster a deeper understanding of nutrition's impact on health and well-being. While her specific research interests remain unspecified, her involvement in the Nutritional Sciences Council suggests a focus on innovative approaches to nutrition education and research. Through her efforts, she aims to inspire the next generation of nutrition professionals and contribute to the broader discourse on health and nutrition.

Research Interests

Nutrition education health and well-being innovative nutrition approaches nutritional sciences research

Publications

1 - Virtual Reality and Powerpoint Grocery Store Tours: Equally Effective in Improving Self-efficacy in Randomised Control Trial,American Journal of Health Promotion

Jennifer Pilut , James Hollis , Lorraine Lanningham-Foster , E. Andrew Pitchford , Ruth Litchfield ,

, 1346-1349, 2022-06-15

2 - Socio-Ecological Barriers to Dry Grain Pulse Consumption among Low-Income Women: A Mixed Methods Approach,Nutrients

Shelly M. Palmer , Donna M. Winham , Ann M. Oberhauser , Ruth E. Litchfield ,

, 1108, 2018-08-17

3 - Comparison of body composition and body mass index on health status indicators (1031.13),The FASEB Journal

Kayli Julander , Ruth Litchfield ,

, 2014-04-01

4 - A Summative Evaluation of a Food Safety Social Marketing Campaign “4‐Day Throw‐Away” Using Traditional and Social Media,Journal of Food Science Education

Katie J. James , Julie A. Albrecht , Ruth E. Litchfield , Christopher A. Weishaar ,

, 48-55, 2013-07-01

5 - Factors influencing Latino participation in community‐based diabetes education,The FASEB Journal

Sarah L Francis , Amber Noterman , Ruth Litchfield ,

, 2013-04-01

6 - Food Retailers’ Perspectives on Pilot Program Strategies to Promote Healthy Eating in SNAP Participants,Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Morgan Bahl Szczepaniak , Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt , Ruth Litchfield , Sarah L. Francis ,

, 2022-04-21

7 - Quality of Life Issues for Families who Make the Decision to Use a Feeding Tube for Their Child with Disabilities,Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps

Mary Jane Brotherson , Mary Jane Oakland , Christine Secrist-Mertz , Ruth Litchfield , Kathlene Larson ,

, 202-212, 1995-09-01

8 - Extension Newsletters and Individual Counseling: Equally Effective in Changing Worksite Wellness Participants Dietary Intakes,Journal of Extension

Kristi Chipman , Ruth Litchfield ,

, 2012-06-01

9 - Factors Influencing Latino Participation in Community-Based Diabetes Education,Journal of Extension

Sarah Francis , Amber Noteman , Ruth Litchfield ,

, 2014-10-01

10 - Evaluating Nutrition Education Programming by Using a Dietary Screener,Journal of Extension

Jennifer Schultz , Ruth Litchfield ,

, 2016-10-01

11 - Can an Immersion in Wellness Camp Influence Youth Health Behaviors?,Journal of Extension

Elizabeth Olsen , Ruth Litchfield , Randal Foster , Lorraine Foster , Christina Campbell ,

, 2015-04-01

12 - The Development of a Food Safety Brochure for Families: The Use of Formative Evaluation and Plain Language Strategies,Journal of Extension

Christina Perry , Julie Albrecht , Ruth Litchfield , Rebecca Meysenburg ,

, 2012-02-01

13 - Mixed methods evaluation of nutrition education for limited resource audiences,Journal of Extension

Amanda Skalka , Sarah Francis , Ulrike Genschel , Ruth Litchfield ,

, 2024-04-10

14 - Implementation and evaluation of interactive online instruction in the dietetic internship,

Ruth Edson Litchfield ,

, 2018-08-13

15 - Evaluation of Traditional and Technology-Based Grocery Store Nutrition Education,American Journal of Health Education

Jennifer Schultz , Ruth Litchfield ,

, 355-364, 2016-10-17

16 - Nutrition Education Delivered at the State Fair: Are Your Portions in Proportion?,Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Ruth E. Litchfield , Mary Beth Penisten ,

, 275-277, 2004-09-01

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