Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D.
Professor (currently on leave of absence)
- Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences and Nutrition, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
- M.P.H. in Health Behavior, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel
- B.A. in Biology and Nutrition, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Research Interests:
Adolescent health and nutrition, Obesity and eating disorder prevention, Health behavior change, Nutrition education program design and evaluation.
Member: Obesity Prevention Center
Websites of Interest:
Mailing Address:
Div. Epidemiology & Community Health
1300 S. 2nd Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone (Work): 624-0880
Or: Annabel Kornblum, 626-0709, kornb001@umn.edu
Email: neuma011@umn.edu
Selected Publications:
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Larson N, Story M, Fulkerson JA, Eisenberg ME, Hannan PJ. Secular trends in weight status and weight-related attitudes and behaviors in adolescents from 1999-2010. Preventive Medicine. 2012;54:77-81.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Story M, Standish AR. Dieting and unhealthy weight control behaviors during adolescence: Do they predict changes in weight ten years later? Journal of Adolescent Health. 2012;50:80-86.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Larson N, Eisenberg M, Loth K. Dieting and disordered eating behaviors from adolescence to young adulthood: Findings from a 10-year longitudinal study. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2011:111;1004-1111.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Eisenberg ME, Wall M, Loth KA. Yoga and Pilates: Associations with body image and disordered eating in a population-based sample of young adults. International Journal of Eating Disorders. 2011;44:276-280.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Friend SE, Flattum CF, Hannan PJ, Story MT, Bauer KW, Feldman SB, Petrich CA. New Moves-Preventing weight-related problems in adolescent girls: A group-randomized study. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2010;39:421-432.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Bauer KW, Friend S, Hannan PJ, Story M, Berge JM. Family weight talk and dieting: How much do they matter for body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors in adolescent girls? Journal of Adolescent Health. 2010;47:270-276.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Larson NI, Fulkerson JA, Eisenberg ME, Story M. Family meals and adolescents: What have we learned from Project EAT (Eating Among Teens)? Public Health Nutrition. 2010;13:1113-1121.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Story M, Sherwood ME. Five-year longitudinal predictive factors for disordered eating in a population-based sample of overweight adolescents: Implications for prevention and treatment. International Journal of Eating Disorders. 2009;42:664-672.
Neumark-Sztainer D. The interface between the eating disorders and obesity fields: Moving toward a model of shared knowledge and collaboration. Eating and Weight Disorders. 2009;14:51-58.
Neumark-Sztainer D. Preventing obesity and eating disorders in adolescents: What can health care providers do? Journal of Adolescent Health. 2009;44:206-213.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Flattum CF, Story M, Feldman S, Petrich CA. Dietary approaches to healthy weight management for adolescents: The New Moves Model. Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews. 2008;19:421-430.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Story M, van den Berg P. Accurate parental classification of their overweight adolescents’ weight status: Does it matter? Pediatrics. 2008;121:e1495-1502.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Eisenberg ME, Fulkerson JA, Story M, Larson NI. Family meals and disordered eating in adolescents: Longitudinal findings from Project EAT. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2008;162:17-22.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Haines J, Story M, Sherwood NE, van den Berg P. Shared risk and protective factors for overweight and disordered eating in adolescents. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2007;33:359-369.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Haines J, Story M, Eisenberg ME. Why does dieting predict weight gain in adolescents? Findings from Project EAT-II: A five-year longitudinal study. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2007;107:448-455.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Guo J, Story M, Haines J, Eisenberg M. Obesity, disordered eating, and eating disorders in a longitudinal study of adolescents: How do dieters fare five years later? Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2006;106:559-568.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Paxton SJ, Hannan PJ, Haines J, Story M. Does body satisfaction matter? Five-year longitudinal associations between body satisfaction and health behaviors in adolescent females and males. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2006;39:244-251.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Eisenberg ME, Story M, Hannan PJ. Overweight status and weight control behaviors in adolescents: Longitudinal and secular trends from 1999-2004. Preventive Medicine. 2006;43:52-59.
Neumark-Sztainer D. Can we simultaneously work toward the prevention of obesity and eating disorders in children and adolescents? International Journal of Eating Disorders. 2005;38:220-227.
Neumark-Sztainer D, "I’m, Like, SO Fat!": Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices about Eating and Exercise in a Weight Obsessed World. New York: The Guilford Press; 2005.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Story M, Fulkerson J. Are family meal patterns associated with disordered eating behaviors among adolescents? Journal of Adolescent Health. 2004;35:350-359.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M, Hannan PJ, Rex J. New Moves: A school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent girls. Preventive Medicine. 2003;37:41-51.
Neumark-Sztainer D. Obesity and eating disorder prevention: An integrated approach? Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews (AM:STARS). 2003;14:159-173.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Story M, Perry C. Correlates of unhealthy weight control behaviors among adolescent girls and boys: Implications for the primary prevention of disordered eating. Health Psychology. 2003;22:1:88-98.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M, Hannan P, Croll J. Overweight status and eating patterns among adolescents: Where do youth stand in comparison with the Healthy People 2010 Objectives? American Journal of Public Health. 2002;92(5):844-851.
Irving L, Neumark-Sztainer D. Integrating the primary prevention of eating disorders and obesity: Feasible or futile? Preventive Medicine. 2002;34:299-309.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Falkner N, Story M, Perry C, Hannan P, Mulert S. Weight-teasing among adolescents: Correlations with weight status and disordered eating behaviors. International Journal of Obesity. 2002;1:123-131.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M, Hannan PJ, Perry CL, Irving LM. Weight-related concerns and behaviors among overweight and non-overweight adolescents: Implications for preventing weight-related disorders. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. 2002;156:171-178.
Neumark-Sztainer D, Sherwood N, Coller T, Hannan P. Primary prevention of disordered eating among pre-adolescent girls: Feasibility and short-term impact of a community-based intervention. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2000;100(12):1466-1473.
Professional Experience:
1995-Present Full Professor (Previously Assistant and Associate), Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
1999-Present Adjunct Professor (Previously Associate) Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota
2000-2003 Chair, Public Health Nutrition Major, Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
1994-95 Post-doctoral fellow, Adolescent Health Program Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health University of Minnesota
1990-94 Nutritionist, Adolescent Health Services, Department of Social Medicine-Hadassah, Department of Public Health-Jerusalem Municipality
1987-90 Co-Coordinator, International MPH Program, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem
1986-94 Instructor in Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Hebrew University-Hadassah, Jerusalem.
Honors:
2012 Leonard M. Schuman Award for Excellence in Teaching, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
2010 Leadership Award in Research Academy for Eating Disorders
2009 Distinguished Women Scholars Award in Humanities Social Sciences and Arts
University of Minnesota
2008 Research Award Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action
2008 Outstanding Faculty Mentor of Postdoctoral Scholars Award, University of Minnesota
2003 Award for Excellence, Lori Irving Award for Excellence in Eating Disorders Prevention and Awareness, National Eating Disorders Association
2002 Dannon Institute Early Career Sabbatic Program Award
2001 Academy for Eating Disorders Fellow
1997 Elected to Delta Omega Honorary Public Health Society
1989 Rosita and Esteban Herczeg Fellowship for work in the area of Women's Studies
1986 Eliezar Kaslar Prize for Outstanding Studies, Hadassah-Hebrew University