Amy R. Mobley, Ph.D., R.D. Assistant Professor Foods and Nutrition
Purdue University 700 W. State Street Stone Hall, Room G-1J West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059 Phone: (765)496-9462 Fax: (765)494-0906 Email: armobley@purdue.edu
B.S. in Applied Nutrition at Penn State University in 1996
M.S. in Human Nutrition at Ohio State University in 1998
Ph.D. in Nutrition at University of Maryland in 2006
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
R.D.: 1998
Dissertation Title: Evaluation of Behavioral Theory and Integrated Internet/Telephone Technologies to Support Military Obesity and Weight Management Programs
AWARDS AND HONORS
1999
Outstanding Dietetic Intern Award (Ohio)
American Dietetic Association
2001
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (Ohio)
American Dietetic Association
2001
Emerging Professional Award
PSU College of HHD Alumni
2004
Mead Johnson/Bristol Myers Squibb Scholarship
American Dietetic Association
2004
Eleanora Sense Memorial Scholarship
American Dietetic Association
2005
Mary Swartz Rose Memorial Scholarship
American Dietetic Association
2005
Returning Graduate Student Scholarship Award
Maryland Dietetic Association
2006
Dean's Dissertation Fellowship
The Graduate School, University of Maryland
DISCOVERY
-Ecological approaches to preventing obesity
-Peer education
-Health behavior theory and motivational factors related to diet and exercise
Special focuses on: limited resource audiences and youth Discovery Publications (selected)
Sigman-Grant M., Dickin K., Dollahite J., Mobley A.R., Olson B., Krogstrand K.S., Strom H., Wengreen H. Low-income mothers’ inputs about prominent child overweight prevention messages. J Nutr Educ Behav 2008(abstract submitted).
Mobley A.R., Ridge T., Faith J., Sands L., Mobley S.L. Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes influences behaviors in diet, exercise and weight control. FASEB J 2007:21(5):A529.5.
Mobley A.R., Lawyer H., Faith J., Mobley S.L. Motivational influences for participating in a worksite wellness program. J Am Diet Assoc 2007:107(8): A-104.
Mobley, A.R., Kantor M., Thurmond V., Mobley S.L. Using waist circumference and body mass index to determine risk of metabolic syndrome and glucose intolerance. FASEB J 2006:20: A-821.2.
Mobley S.L., Mobley, A.R., Kantor M., Thurmond V. Cumulative probabilities for metabolic syndrome using multiple body composition indices. FASEB J 2006:20: A-665.9.
Mobley, A.R., Kantor M., Thurmond V., Mobley S.L. Assessing multiple weight control behaviors using “Stages of Change”: Implications for using a tailored approach during weight management counseling. J Am Diet Assoc 2006:106(8): A-23.
Rossi, A.L., Blostein-Fujii A., DiSilvestro R.A. Soy beverage consumption by young men: increased plasma total antioxidant status and decreased acute, exercise-induced muscle damage. Journal of Nutraceuticals, Functional & Medical Foods 2000: 3(1): 33-44.
Rossi A., DiSilvestro R., Blostein-Fujii A. Effects of soy consumption on exercise induced acute muscle damage and oxidative stress in young adult males. FASEB J 1998: 12(5):A563.
ENGAGEMENT
Family Nutrition Program: Development and validation of evaluation tools and educational materials for limited resource audiences.
Indiana's Food for the Hungry Program: Director
LEARNING
Courses
F & N 330: Diet Selection & Planning
F & N 530: Public Health Nutrition
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Contact Information
Foods and Nutrition Purdue University 700 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059
