Scottie L Misner

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Research

EFNEP Related Research and Quality of Life, SNAP-ed, Calcium Intake and Behavior in Adolescents, Nutrition Education & behavior change in families

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Journals/Publications

• Misner, S. L., Kerna, A., Duval, D., Vatour, J., Houtkooper, L., Farrell, V. A., & McCullough, L. (2017). The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Nutrition Network's Contribution to the Arizona Economy in 2014. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, 6.
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  UANN's Economic Contribution to Arizona's Economy in 2014.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Keeling, H. L., & Misner, S. L. (2016). Cutting Boards. CALS Extension Publications.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Keeling, H. L., & Misner, S. L. (2016). Keeping Food Safety in Mind with Cutting Boards #1690. Cals Pub.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Keeling, H. L., Misner, S. L., & Whitmer, E. B. (2015). Key Facts on Sugar Substitutes. CALS Extension Publication.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Keeling, H. L., Misner, S. L., & Whitmer, E. B. (2016). Key Facts on Sugar Substitutes. CALS Extension Publication.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Keeling, H. L., Misner, S. L., & Whitmer, E. B. (2016). Sugar Substitutes. CALS Extension Publications.
• Misner, S. L., Banna, J. C., Reickes, M., Gunther, C., Bruhn, C., Cluskey, M., Wong, S. S., Hongu, N., Richards, R., & Johnson, N. P. (2016). Evaluation of emotion-based messages designed to motivate Hispanic and Asian parents of early adolescents to engage in calcium-rich food and beverage parenting practices.. Nutrition Research and Practice, Vol.10(NO.4), 456-463.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., & Misner, S. L. (2015). Food Product Dating and Storage Times. CALS Extension Publications.
• Kerna, A., Frisvold, G. B., Houtkooper, L. K., Misner, S. L., Farrell, V., & Jacobs, L. (2014). The Economic Contribution of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Spending to the State of Arizona. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 4.
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• Kerna, A., Frisvold, G. B., Houtkooper, L. K., Misner, S. L., Jacobs, L., & Farrell, V. (2015). Application of Implan to Extension Programs: Economic Impacts of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Spending. Journal of Extension, 53(6).
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• Misner, S. L., Cluskey, M., Wong, S. S., Richards, r., Ballejos, M., Reickes, M., Auld, G., Boushey, C., Bruhn, C., Zaghloul, S., & Olson, B. (2015). Dietary Sources of Calcium Among Parents and Their Early Adolescent Children in the United States by Parent Race/Ethnicity and Place of Birth. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Healthy, 17(2), 432-40.
• Misner, S. L., Gunther, C., Rose, A. M., Bruhn, C., Cluskey, M., Reicks, M., Richards, R., Wong, S. S., Boushey, C. J., & Olson, B. (2015). Parents' Calcium Knowledge is Associated with Parental Practices to Promote Calcium Intake Among Parents of Early Adolescent Children. Journal of Extension, Volume 53(Number 4).
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  A cross-sectional study was conducted measuring parental practices, calium knowledge, and demographics. A convenience sample of 599 racially/ethnically diverse parents of children 10-13 yr completed questionnaires. Parents with greater calcium knowledge were more likely to engage in healthy parenting practices. Some of the factors found may be important for Extension educators in nutrition education.
• Misner, S. L., Kerna, A., Frisvold, G., Jacobs, L., Farrell, V. A., & Houtkooper, L. (2015). Application of IMPLAN to Extension Programs: Economic Impacts of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Spending by Ashley Kerna, George Frisvold, Laurel Jacobs and Vanessa A. Farrell, Linda Houtkooper, Scottie Misner:. Journal of Extension, Volume 53(number 6), 4.
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  This publication describes. UA's SNAP-ed program economic contribution to Arizona's economy.
• Bea, J. W., Bea, J. W., Farrell, V., Farrell, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Whitmer, E. B., Misner, S. L., Misner, S. L., Martinez, S., Martinez, S., Hartz, V., Hartz, V., Blake, S., Blake, S., Nicolini, A., & Nicolini, A. (2014). U.S. Dietary and Physical Activity Guideline Knowledge and Corresponding Behaviors Among 4th and 5th Grade Students: a Multi-Site Pilot Study (10%). Journal of Extension, 52(3RIB3), 13.
• Bea, J. W., Farrell, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Misner, S. L., Martinez, S., Hartz, V., Blake, S., Nicolini, A., Bea, J. W., Farrell, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Misner, S. L., Martinez, S., Hartz, V., Blake, S., & Nicolini, A. (2014). U.S. Dietary and Physical Activity Guideline Knowledge and Corresponding Behaviors Among 4th and 5th Grade Students: a Multi-Site Pilot Study. Journal of Extension, 52(3RIB3), 13.
• Bea, J. W., Jacobs, L., Standfast, R. D., Farrell, V. A., Whitmer, E. B., Misner, S. L., Waits, J. O., Hartz, V., Martinez, S. H., & Bawden, M. (2014). Need for Specific Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Lessons for Fouth-and Fifth-Graders. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 47(1), 8.
• Bea, J., Martinez, S. H., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Farrell, V., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Hartz, V., Blake, S., Nicolini, A., & Misner, S. L. (2013). US Dietary & Physical Activity Guideline Knowledge & Corresponding Behaviors Among 4th & 5th Grade Students: A Multisite Pilot Study. Journal of Extension.
• Misner, S. L., Bea, J. W., Jacobs, L., Waits, J., Martinez, S. H., Hartz, V., Standfast, R., Farrell, V. A., Bawden, M., & Whitmer, E. (2014). Need for Specific Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Lessons for fourth and Fifth Graders. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 1-8.
• Misner, S. L., Bea, J. W., Martinez, S., Florian, T. A., Farrell, V. A., Martinez, C., Whitmer, E., & Hartz, V. (2013). US dietary and physical activity guideline knowledge and corresponding behaviors among 4th and 5th grade students: a multi-site pilot study.. Journal of Extension.
• Misner, S. L., Koszewski, W. M., Hlavacek, M., Yerxa, K., Procter, S. B., Auld, G., & Baker, S. (2013). Positive Quality of Life Factors Identified from EFNEP Participant Stories. Journal of Extension, 52(4), 1-15.
• Misner, S. L., Richards, R., Reicks, M., Wong, S. S., Gunther, C., Cluskey, M., Ballejos, M., Bruhn, C., Johnston, N., & Watters, C. (2013). Identification of parental benefits derived from practices that promote intake of calcium-rich-foods and beverages among early adolescent children. J Nutr Educ Bahav.
• Misner, S. L., Richards, R., Reicks, M., Wong, S. S., Gunther, C., Cluskey, M., Ballejos, M., Bruhn, C., Johnston, P., & Watters, C. (2014). Perceptions of How Parents of Early Adolescents Will Personally Benefit from Calcium-Rich Food and Beverage Parenting Practices. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, p.1-7.
• Bea, J., Martinez, S. H., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Farrell, V., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Hartz, V., Blake, S., Nicolini, A., & Misner, S. L. (2013). US Dietary and Physical Activity Guideline Knowledge and Corresponding Behaviors Among 4th and 5th Grade Students: A Multisite Pilot Study. Journal of Extension.
• Misner, S. L., & Armstrong Florian, T. L. (2013). Organically Grown Foods vs Non-Organically Grown Foods #AZ1603. CALS Pub.
• Misner, S. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., & Whitmer, E. B. (2014). Dietary Fiber #AZ1127. CALS Pub.
• Misner, S. L., Whitmer, E. B., & Armstrong Florian, T. L. (2013). Dietary Fiber #AZ1127. CALS Pub.
• Reicks, M., Degeneffe, D., Ghosh, K., Bruhn, C., Goodell, L. S., Gunther, C., Auld, G., Ballejos, M., Boushey, C., Cluskey, M., Misner, S., Olson, B., Wong, S., & Zaghloul, S. (2012). Parent calcium-rich-food practices/perceptions are associated with calcium intake among parents and their early adolescent children. Public Health Nutrition, 15(2), 331-340.
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  PMID: 21729479;Abstract: Objective The study aimed to (i) segment parents of early adolescents into subgroups according to their Ca-rich-food (CRF) practices and perceptions regarding early adolescent CRF intake and (ii) determine whether Ca intake of parents and early adolescents differed by subgroup. Design A cross-sectional convenience sample of 509 parents and their early adolescent children completed a questionnaire in 2006-2007 to assess parent CRF practices and perceptions and to estimate parent and child Ca intakes. Setting Self-administered questionnaires were completed in community settings or homes across nine US states. Subjects Parents self-reporting as Asian, Hispanic or non-Hispanic White with a child aged 10-13 years were recruited through youth or parent events.Results Three parent CRF practice/perception segments were identified, including 'Dedicated-Milk Providers/Drinkers' (49 %), 'Water Regulars' (30 %) and 'Sweet-Drink-Permissive Parents' (23 %). Dedicated-Milk Providers/Drinkers were somewhat older and more likely to be non-Hispanic White than other groups. Ca intakes from all food sources, milk/dairy foods and milk only, and milk intakes, were higher among early adolescent children of Dedicated-Milk Providers/Drinkers compared with early adolescents of parents in other segments. Soda pop intakes were highest for early adolescents with parents in the Water Regulars group than other groups. Dedicated-Milk Providers/Drinkers scored higher on culture/tradition, health benefits and ease of use/convenience subscales and lower on a dairy/milk intolerance subscale and were more likely to report eating family dinners daily than parents in the other groups. Conclusions Parent education programmes should address CRF practices/perceptions tailored to parent group to improve Ca intake of early adolescent children. © 2011 The Authors.
• Reicks, M., Degeneffe, D., Ghosh, K., Bruhn, C., Goodelle, L., Gunther, C., auld, G., Ballejos, M., Boushey, C., Clusky, M., Misner, S., Olson, B., Wong, S., & Zaghoule, S. (2012). Parent calcium-rich-food practices/perceptions are associated with calcium intake among parents and their early adolescent children.. Public Health Nutr, 15(2), 331-340.
• Reicks, M., Ballejos, M. E., Goodell, L. S., Gunther, C., Richards, R., Wong, S. S., Auld, G., Boushey, C. J., Bruhn, C., Cluskey, M., Misner, S., Olson, B., & Zaghloul, S. (2011). Individual and Family Correlates of Calcium-Rich Food Intake among Parents of Early Adolescent Children. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 111(3), 376-384.
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  PMID: 21338736;Abstract: Background: Most adults do not meet calcium intake recommendations. Little is known about how individual and family factors, including parenting practices that influence early adolescents' intake of calcium-rich foods, affect calcium intake of parents. This information could inform the development of effective nutrition education programs. Objective: To identify individual and family factors associated with intake of calcium-rich foods among parents of early adolescents (aged 10 to 13 years). Design: A cross-sectional survey was used with 14 scales to assess attitudes/preferences and parenting practices regarding calcium-rich foods and a calcium-specific food frequency questionnaire (2006-2007). Participants/setting: A convenience sample of self-reporting non-Hispanic white, Hispanic, and Asian (n=661) parents was recruited in nine states. Parents were the primary meal planner/preparer and completed questionnaires in homes or community settings. Main outcome measures: Predictors of calcium intake from three food groupings-all food sources, dairy foods, and milk. Statistical analyses performed: Multivariate regression analyses identified demographic, attitude/preference, and behavioral factors associated with calcium intake. Results: Most respondents were women (~90%) and 38% had a college degree. Education was positively associated with calcium intake from all three food groupings, whereas having an Asian spouse compared to a non-Hispanic white spouse was negatively associated with calcium intake only from all food sources and from dairy foods. Expectations for and encouragement of healthy beverage intake for early adolescents were positively associated with calcium intake from dairy foods and milk, respectively. Parental concern regarding adequacy of intake was negatively associated, whereas perception of health benefits from calcium-rich foods was positively associated with calcium intake from all food sources and from dairy foods. Between 20% and 32% of the variance in calcium intake from all food groupings was explained in these models. Conclusions: Individual factors and positive parenting practices may be important considerations for nutrition education programs targeted to parents. © 2011 American Dietetic Association.
• Reicks, M., Degeneffe, D., Ghosh, K., Bruhn, C., Goodell, L., Gunther, C., Auld, G., Ballejos, M., Boushey, C., Cluskey, M., Misner, S., Olson, B., Wong, S., & Zaghoul, S. (2011). Parent calcium-rich-food practices/perceptions are associated with calcium intake among parents and their early adolescent children. Public Health Nutr, 1-10.
• Reicks, M., Edlefsen, M., Goodell, L., Gunther, C., Richards, R., Wong, S., Auld, G., Boushey, C., Bruhn, C., Cluskey, ., Misner, S., Olson, B., & Zaghoul, S. (2011). Individual and family correlates of calcium-rich food intake among parents of early adolescent children. J Am Diet Assoc., 111, 376-384.
• Cluskey, M., Edlefsen, M., Olson, B., Reicks, M., Auld, G., Bock, M. A., Boushey, C. J., Bruhn, C., Goldberg, D., Misner, S., Wang, C., & Zaghloul, S. (2008). At-home and Away-from-home Eating Patterns Influencing Preadolescents' Intake of Calcium-rich Food as Perceived by Asian, Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Parents. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 40(2), 72-79.
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  PMID: 18314082;Abstract: Objective: To explore at-home and away-from-home eating patterns influencing Asian, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white preadolescents' intake of calcium-rich food from a parental perspective. Design: Individual semistructured interviews. Setting: Home or community site. Participants: Convenience sample (n = 201) of self-reported Asian (n = 54), Hispanic (n=57), and non-Hispanic white (n = 90) parents of 10- to 13-year-old children recruited from community youth programs. Phenomenon of Interest: Description of at-home and away-from-home family eating patterns. Analysis: NVivo software to code and sort transcript segments, qualitative data analysis procedures. Results: Participants from all groups shared common at-home and away-from-home meal patterns. A lack of time often resulted in negative factors that impacted intake of calcium-rich food and beverages including breakfast on the run, fewer home-prepared or shared family meals, and more frequent meals eaten away from home. Asian and Hispanic parents indicated eating out less frequently than non-Hispanic white parents. Parents from all groups lacked expectations for their child to drink calcium-rich beverages with meals. Conclusions and Implications: Practical strategies are needed to facilitate intake of calcium-rich food and beverages through more frequent family meals at home and parental expectations for children's intake of calcium-rich beverages with meals. © 2008 SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION.
• Edlefsen, M., Reicks, M., Goldberg, D., Auld, G., Bock, M. A., Boushey, C. J., Bruhn, C., Cluskey, M., Misner, S., Olson, B., Wang, C., & Zaghloul, S. (2008). Strategies of Asian, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white parents to influence young adolescents' intake of calcium-rich foods, 2004 and 2005.. Preventing chronic disease, 5(4), A119.
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  PMID: 18793507;PMCID: PMC2578790;Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Optimal intake of dietary calcium is critical to prevent osteoporosis later in life, yet most young adolescents do not consume the recommended amount. We describe parental strategies that can influence young adolescents' calcium intake in Asian, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white households METHODS: A qualitative research design employed semistructured individual interviews with a convenience sample of mostly female parents self-reported as Asian (n = 48), Hispanic (n = 44), or non-Hispanic white (n = 76) having a child aged 10 to 13 years at home. Interviews were conducted in homes or community centers in 12 states. Interview data were analyzed by using qualitative data analysis software and thematic content analysis procedures. RESULTS: Parents monitored calcium intake by making calcium-rich foods available, preparing calcium-rich foods, and setting expectations that children would consume calcium-rich foods. As mentors, parents encouraged intake of calcium-rich foods and advised children to moderate or increase intake of specific foods. Although parents perceived modeling of calcium intake as important, some were ambivalent about its effects. We noted minimal differences by racial/ethnic groups and sex of children in reported availability of selected calcium-rich foods at home, parental modeling of intake, and mentoring behaviors. CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that interventions to help parents increase children's intake of calcium should focus on types of foods made available, giving age-appropriate encouragement and advice, and modeling proper intake.
• Auld, G. W., Diker, A., Bock, M. A., Boushey, C. J., Bruhn, C. M., Cluskey, M., Edlefsen, M., Goldberg, D. L., Misner, S. L., Olson, B. H., Reicks, M., Wang, C., & Zaghloul, S. (2007). Development of a Decision Tree to Determine Appropriateness of NVivo in Analyzing Qualitative Data Sets. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 39(1), 37-47.
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  PMID: 17276326;Abstract: A decision tree was developed to determine when NVivo is an appropriate tool for qualitative analysis. NVivo, a qualitative analysis software package, was used to analyze interviews of 204 Asian, Hispanic, and white parents in 12 states. The experience provided insight into issues that should be considered when deciding to use the software. NVivo can enhance the qualitative research process, quickly process queries, and expand analytical avenues. Before using, however, the following must be considered: training time, establishing inter-coder reliability, number and length of documents, coding time, coding structure, use of automated coding, and possible need for separate databases or additional supporting software. © 2007 SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION.
• Jensen, J. K., Gustafson, D., Boushey, C. J., Auld, G., Bock, M. A., Bruhn, C. M., Gabel, K., Misner, S., Novotny, R., Peck, L., & Read, M. (2004). Development of a food frequency questionnaire to estimate calcium intake of Asian, Hispanic, and white youth. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 104(5), 762-769.
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  PMID: 15127061;Abstract: Objective To develop a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) that estimates calcium intake of Asian, Hispanic, and white youth living in the western United States. Design A list of 80 foods was assembled to create an FFQ to measure calcium intake. Evaluation of the FFQ spanned four consecutive weeks. An FFQ was completed during Week 1 and Week 4, and a 24-hour dietary recall was completed during Week 2 and Week 3. Subjects/setting A convenience sample of 162 Asian, Hispanic, and white youth ages 10 to 18 years was selected. Statistical analyses performed Percent agreement, paired t tests, Pearson correlation coefficients of cube-root transformed values, and deattenuated Pearson correlation coefficients of cube-root transformed values were used to evaluate the FFQ. Results The correlation between calcium intake estimates, when measured by first and second administrations of the FFQ, was 0.68 (Pearson's r) for the total sample. Correlations differed by age, sex, and ethnic subgroups as follows: 10 to 13 years (r=0.62), 14 to 18 years (r=0.73), male (r=0.73), female (r=0.64), Asian (r=0.77), Hispanic (r=0.72), and white (r=0.48). The correlation between calcium intakes as estimated by the second FFQ vs the average of the two 24-hour dietary recalls was 0.54 (deattenuated Pearson's r) for the total sample. This correlation differed by age, sex, and ethnic subgroups as follows: 10 to 13 years (r=0.46), 14 to 18 years (r=0.59), male (r=0.65), female (r=0.45), Asian (r=0.64), Hispanic (r=0.18), and white (r=0.57). Conclusions A unique dietary survey has been developed to estimate calcium intake among Asian, Hispanic, and white youth in the United States.
• Meer, M., Misner, S., & Meer, R. (2004). Labeling of dietary supplements: Consumer awareness and industry compliance. Journal of Nutraceuticals, Functional and Medical Foods, 4(3-4), 29-44.
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  Abstract: The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA 1994) provides for the use of label statements on dietary supplements. In the "Dietary Supplement Strategy: The Ten Year Plan" (Jan. 2000) and "Better Health Information for Consumers Initiative" (Dec. 2002), the FDA placed emphasis on improving consumer labeling information and strengthening enforcement of DSHEA rules. The purpose of this research project was to (1) gain insight into consumer's awareness and understanding of nutritional claims on dietary supplements using focus groups and (2) evaluate industry's compliance with selected labeling requirements by conducting product surveillance at retail establishments. Thirty-four individuals (17 men and 17 women) participated in the focus groups. Slightly more women (88%) than men (76%) indicated that they were familiar with nutritional claims on dietary supplements. While most consumers remain skeptical about the efficacy of dietary supplements and truthfulness of corresponding labeling, it does not preclude their use. The use of a scientific ranking system, similar to what's proposed for qualified health claims, for structural/function claims would provide a standard for claim substantiation and for consumers to judge their credibility. Five hundred thirty-five supplement products, manufactured and/or distributed by 238 companies, were evaluated for their compliance to selected labeling requirements. The majority (83%) of products screened, had labeling consistent with recent regulations. Having no or incomplete disclaimer with a structural/functional claim was the most common issue, occurring in 65% of the noncompliant products. The proportion of compliant and noncompliant products was not significantly different between retail categories. © 2004 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
• Novotny, R., Boushey, C., Bock, M. A., Peck, L., Auld, G., Bruhn, C. M., Gustafson, D., Gabel, K., Jensen, J. K., Misner, S., & Read, M. (2003). Calcium intake of Asian, Hispanic and white youth. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 22(1), 64-70.
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  PMID: 12569116;Abstract: Objective: To examine calcium intake and food sources among Asian, white and Hispanic youth, in order to develop and target interventions to improve calcium intake. Methods: Cross-sectional survey with two 24-hour dietary recalls one week apart. Calcium intake was evaluated in 167 male and female adolescents of Asian, Hispanic and white ethnicity, ages 10-18 years, from six states. Main outcome measures were mean daily calcium intake (mg/day). Statistical analyses performed: t tests, Chi-square and analysis of variance for differences by age, ethnicity and gender, multiple regression of factors influencing calcium intake. Results: Overall median calcium intake was 938 mg/day with 868 mg/day for Asians, 1180 mg/day for whites and 896 mg/day for Hispanics. Daily milk intake was the primary predictor of calcium intake with Asian ethnicity and female gender each showing a negative association to calcium intake in multiple regression models. Conclusions: Milk intake was the primary factor positively influencing calcium intake, while Asian ethnicity and female gender negatively influenced calcium intake. Thus, interventions to improve calcium intake should focus on improving milk intake of Asians and females.
• Auld, G., Boushey, C. J., Bock, M. A., Bruhn, C., Gabel, K., Gustafson, D., Holmes, B., Misner, S., Novotny, R., Peck, L., Pelican, S., Pond-Smith, D., & Read, M. (2002). Perspectives on intake of calcium-rich foods among Asian, Hispanic, and white preadolescent and adolescent females. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 34(5), 242-251.
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  PMID: 12559059;Abstract: Objective: Declining calcium intake among adolescents warrants attention. Our objective was to identify influences on adolescents' consumption of calcium-rich foods. Design: Focus groups were conducted with girls representing 2 age groups (11 to 12 or 16 to 17 years) and 3 macroethnic groups (Asian, Hispanic, or white). Setting: Public schools in 10 states. Participants: A convenience sample (n = 200) was recruited through schools. Variables Measured: Focus groups (n = 35) were audiotaped and transcribed. Influences relative to consumption of milk or other calcium-rich foods were identified. Analysis: Comments were coded as motivators or barriers within each focus group. Content analysis procedures were used to compare ethnic and age groups. Results: A barrier to milk consumption that was more common among older girls and Asian groups was the limited expectation within families for drinking milk. Many controlled their own beverage choices, and milk, even if liked, was only one option. Milk was positively associated with strength and bone health, but these attributes were viewed as being more important for boys than girls. Milk was associated with breakfast, school lunches, cereal, and desserts. White girls had the most positive reactions to milk and Hispanic girls the most negative. All groups were positive toward pizza, ice cream, and cheese. Conclusions and Implications: To improve calcium intake among teens, interventions should include a family component, stress the benefits of milk for girls, and focus on breakfast.
• Meer, R. R., & Misner, S. L. (2000). Food safety knowledge and behavior of expanded food and nutrition education program participants in Arizona. Journal of Food Protection, 63(12), 1725-1731.
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  PMID: 11131898;Abstract: Consumer education is one of the focus points to reduce foodborne illness within the food safety continuum "from farm to table." A survey was conducted to determine the food safety knowledge and practices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program participants in Maricopa and Pima counties of Arizona. Two hundred sixty-eight surveys were completed between 1 January and 31 December 1998. Survey participants consisted of 222 (85%) females and 39 (15%) males with an average age and education level of 31.5 and 11.7 years, respectively. The racial characteristics of this group included 53% whites, 32% Hispanics, 22% African-Americans, and 7% other, A majority of the survey participants (67%) were either unsure or felt it was appropriate to let food cool to room temperature prior to refrigeration. In addition 56% were in disagreement with or unsure about the need to cool foods in shallow containers. Fifty-two percent of respondents reported having no previous formal food safety education; for those who had, work was the most common source. Television news was the primary source of current food safety information for 50% of respondents. The most commonly consumed high-risk (i.e., raw or undercooked animal food or food purchased from unlicensed vendor) food was unpasteurized dairy products. Women scored significantly better than men on food safety knowledge and practice test parameters. Participants over age 50 had significantly higher food safety practice scores than the youngest age group. The food safety knowledge score of whites was significantly higher than that of Hispanics. It was determined for all participants that the food safety knowledge score had a small, positive effect on food safety practice score.

Presentations

• McCullough, L., Jacobs, L. E., Farrell, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Orzech, K., McDonald, D. A., Zilliox, P., Misner, S. L., McCullough, L., Jacobs, L. E., Farrell, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Orzech, K., McDonald, D. A., Zilliox, P., & Misner, S. L. (2017, April). Using the Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory to Assess SNAP-Ed Coalitions in Arizona: Results from Four Counties. Experimental Biology Conference. Chicago: Hosted by AAA, APS, ASBMB, ASIP, ASN, and ASPET.
• Jacobs, L. E., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Misner, S. L., Farrell, V., Hartz, V., & LeGros, T. A. (2015, March). Nutrition and Physical Activity Education among SNAP - Ed Eligible Middle School Students Reveals Disconnect between Knowledge and Behavior. Experimental Biology. Boston: American Society for Nutrition.
• LeGros, T., Farrell, V., Hartz, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Jacobs, L., & Misner, S. L. (2015, March). Nutrition & Physical Activity Education among SNAP-Ed Eligible Middle School Students Reveals Disconnect between Knowledge and Behavior (16%). Experimental Biology. Boston, MA: ASN.
• Hongu, N. -., Pope, B. T., Martinez, C. L., Merchant, N. C., Misner, S. L., & Roe, D. -. (2013, April). Using smartphones to maintain engagement of youth participation in 8-week walking program. Experimental Biology. Boston, MA: American Society for Nutrition.
• Martinez, C. -., Martinez, C. -., Hongu, N. -., Hongu, N. -., Misner, S. L., Misner, S. L., Turner, R. J., Turner, R. J., Martinez, C. -., Hongu, N. -., Misner, S. L., & Turner, R. J. (2013, April). Farmers' market nutrition program Training: Know your local farmers.. Priester National Health Extension Conference, Corvallis, OR. Corvallis, OR.
• Misner, S. L. (2011, July). Summer Conference for Teachers to provide an update in the AZ Nutrition Network and to distribute nutrition educational tools and materials. UA Nutrition Network Summer Conference. Tucson, AZ.

Poster Presentations

• Misner, S. L. (2020, July 16-18). The Smarter Lunchrooms Movement Increased Salad Bar Usage in Middle Schools.. 10th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference. San Diego, CA: Obesity.
• McCullough, L., Santos, N., Farrell, V., Bawden, M., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Alves, J. L., & Misner, S. L. (2019, Aug). The University of Arizona’s SNAP-Ed Used the Health Food Pantry Assessment Tool to Identify Policy, Systems, and Environmental Changes in Food Pantries. ALVSCE (CALS) Conference. Tucson: ALVSCE.
• Misner, S. L., Alves, J. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Bawden, M., Farrell, V., Santos, N., & McCullough, L. (2019, Jul). The University of Arizona’s SNAP-Ed Used the Health Food Pantry Assessment Tool to Identify Policy, Systems, and Environmental Changes in Food Pantries. SNEB. Orlando, FL: SNEB.
• McCullough, L., Farrell, V. A., LeGros, T., Orzech, K., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Whitmer, E. B., Dixon, D. L., Misner, S. L., & Colville, C. (2018, Aug). The Usefulness of the Wellness School Assessment Tool (WellSAT) in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program –Education (SNAP-Ed) Schools in Arizona. ALVSCE (CALS) Conference. Tucson: ALVSCE.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Whitmer, E. B., Dixon, D. L., Misner, S. L., Coleville, C., LeGros, T., Farrell, V., & Orzech, K. (2017, Jul). The Usefulness of the WellSAT 2.0 in SNAP-Ed Schools in Arizona. SNEB. Washington, DC: SNEB.
• Jacobs, L. E., McDonald, D. A., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Zilliox, P., Misner, S. L., McCullough, L., Farrell, V., & Orzech, K. (2017, April). Using the Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory to Assess SNAP-Ed Coalitions in Arizona: Results from Four Counties. Experimental Biology Conference. Chicago: American Society for Nutrition.
• McCullough, L., Jacobs, L., Orzech, K., Farrell, V., Armstrong Florian, T. L., McDonald, D. A., Zilliox, P., Martinez, C. L., & Misner, S. L. (2017, April). Using the Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory to Assess SNAP-Ed Coalitions in Arizona: Results from Four Counties. American Society for Nutrition. Chicago, IL: Experimental Biology.
• Jacobs, L. E., LeGros, T. A., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Whitmer, E. B., Martinez, C. L., Misner, S. L., McCullough, L., Farrell, V., & Hartz, V. (2016, July). Positive Results of Single Lessons with Adult Learners after SNAP-Ed. Childhood Obesity Conference. San Diego: California Department of Public Health, California Department of Education, Nutrition Policy Institute UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, The California Endowment, and Kaiser Permanente.
• Jacobs, L. E., LeGros, T. A., Misner, S. L., McCullough, L., Farrell, V., & Hartz, V. (2016, April). The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP - Ed) Elementary School Students had Self - Reported and Observed Behavior Changes. Experimental Biology. San Francisco: American Society for Nutrition.
• McCullough, L., Farrell, V., Hartz, V., LeGros, T., Jacobs, L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., & Misner, S. L. (2016, Aug). Positive Results of Single Lessons with Adult Learners after Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program –Education (SNAP-Ed). SNEB. San Diego, CA.
• McCullough, L., Farrell, V., Hartz, V., LeGros, T., Jacobs, L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., Misner, S. L., McCullough, L., Farrell, V., Hartz, V., LeGros, T., Jacobs, L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Martinez, C. L., Whitmer, E. B., & Misner, S. L. (2016, Aug). Positive Results of Single Lessons with Adult Learners after Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program –Education (SNAP-Ed). Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. San Diego, CA.
• Jacobs, L. E., Frisvold, G. B., Misner, S. L., Kerna, A., & Farrell, V. (2015, June). Economic Impacts of the UA Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Program: An Application of IMPLAN. Childhood Obesity Conference. San Diego: California Department of Public Health, California Department of Education, Nutrition Policy Institute UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, The California Endowment, and Kaiser Permanente.
• Jacobs, L. E., LeGros, T. A., Misner, S. L., Farrell, V., & McCullough, L. (2015, June). Developing an Integrated Program Design for SNAP-Ed Programming and Evaluation. Childhood Obesity Conference. San Diego: California Department of Public Health, California Department of Education, Nutrition Policy Institute UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, The California Endowment, and Kaiser Permanente.
• Kerna, A., Frisvold, G. B., Houtkooper, L. K., Misner, S. L., Farrell, V. A., Jacobs, L., Kerna, A., Frisvold, G. B., Houtkooper, L. K., Misner, S. L., Farrell, V. A., & Jacobs, L. (2015, October). The Economic Contributions of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Program: An Application of IMPLAN. CALS Poster Forum. Tucson.
• Wyatt, M. A., Martinez, C. L., Misner, S. L., Franklin, A. M., Pope, B. T., Turner, R. J., & Hongu, N. (2015, January 28-30). Pilot Study: Nutrition Educator Perceptions of Sustainable Diet. Research Frontiers in Nutritional Sciences Conference. Tucson, AZ: CALS, Departement of Nutritional Sciences.
• Wyatt, M. A., Martinez, C. L., Misner, S. L., Turner, R., Pope, B. T., Franklin, A., & Hongu, N. (2015, Aug 4 - Aug 6). Sustainable Diets: Understanding Nutrition Educator Perceptions. 2015 Extension Conference. Tucson, AZ: CALS, AZ Cooperative Extension.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Jackson, R. C., Jackson, R. C., Jackson, R. C., Misner, S. L., Misner, S. L., & Misner, S. L. (2014, Fall). The Implementation of Living Well Concepts Among EFNEP and SNAP-Ed Faculty and Staff in Arizona (33%). NEAFCS. Lexington, KY.
• Armstrong Florian, T. L., Jacobs, L., Martinez, S. H., Bea, J., Farrell, V., Hartz, V., & Misner, S. L. (2014, Summer). Change in Nutrition and Physical Activity Behaviors Among SNAP-Eligible 4th and 5th Grade Students: A Multi-County Study (16%). SNEB Annual Conference. Milwaukee, WI: SNEB.
• Jacobs, L. E., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Bea, J. W., Misner, S. L., Farrell, V., & Martinez, S. (2014, July). Change in Nutrition and Physical Activity Behaviors Among SNAP - Eligible 4th and 5th Grade Students: A Multi - County Study. Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Conference. Milwaukee: Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.
• Farrell, V., Bawden, M., Martinez, S., Misner, S. L., Bea, J. W., Armstrong Florian, T. L., & Jacobs, L. E. (2013, August). Sugary Beverage Consumption, Not Water, Increases in Springtime Among Low - income Arizona 4th and 5th graders. Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior. Portland: Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.
• Martinez, S. H., Misner, S. L., Dixon, D. L., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Whitmer, E. B., Farrell, V., Martinez, C. L., McDonald, D. A., Hartz, V., & Bea, J. (2013, September). Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge of UANN Participating 4th/5th Grade Students. Galaxy IV. Pittsburgh, PA.: JCEP.
• Whitmer, E. B., Armstrong Florian, T. L., Dixon, D. L., Martinez, C. L., McDonald, D. A., & Misner, S. L. (2013, September). Nutrition and Physical Activity Knowledge of UANN Participating 4th/5th grade students. Galaxy IV. Pittsburgh, PA: JCEP.
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  Descriptive statistics for student demographics and knowledge questions related to food as well as levels of physical activity displayed.
• Jacobs, L. E., Houtkooper, L. K., Going, S. B., Misner, S. L., Ottenbacher, H., Farrell, V., & Reeves, J. (2009, October). Education for SNAP Eligible Children: A Model for Sustainable Partnerships to Reduce Childhood Obesity. Frontiers in Nutrition Sciences Conference. Tucson: UA Department of Nutritional Sciences.

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• Misner, S. L., Kerna, A., Frisvold, G., Jacobs, L., Farrell, V. A., & Houtkooper, L. (2015. The Economic Contribution of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education Program Spending to the State of Arizona. AZ1662-2015Cooperative Extension.
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  The University of Arizona Cooperative SNAP-ed program contributes to the Arizona Economy by bringing in funds from outside the state and utilizing them to encourage healthy eating and active living for people in low-income households.

Others

• Misner, S. L., Whitmer, E. B., & Armstrong Florian, T. L. (2013, Spring). Dietary Fiber az1127. CALS Publication. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1127.pdf
• Misner, S. L., Whitmer, E., & Florian, T. A. (2014, August/Summer). Vegetarian Diets AZ1638. CALS Publication.
• Misner, S. L. (2013, August). Organically Grown Foods Versus Non-Organically Grown Foods. Extension Publication.
• Misner, S. L., & Florian, T. A. (2013, August/Summer). Organically Grown Foods versus non-Organically Grown Foods AZ1603. CALS Publication.
• Misner, S. L., Whitmer, E. B., & Armstrong Florian, T. L. (2013, Spring). Dietary Fiber az1127. CALS Pub. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1127.pdf
• Misner, S. L., & Florian, T. A. (2012, April). Food Allergies-AZ1067. Extension Publication.
• Misner, S. L., & Florian, T. A. (2012, November). Food Allergies AZ1067.
• Misner, S. L., & Whitmer, E. (2012, April). Additional Turkey Cooking Methods. Cooperative Extension.
• Misner, S. L., & Whitmer, E. (2012, April). Assessment of Doneness in Cooked Ground Beef-AZ1439. Extension Publication.
• Misner, S. L. (2011, April). Osteoporosis. Extension Publication.
• Misner, S. L. (2010, April). High Blood Pressure. Extension Publication.
• Misner, S. L. (2010, Fall). Additional Turkey Cooking Methods-AZ1091. Extension publication.