Ph.D. in Human Nutrition at Michigan State University in 1980
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
R.D. in Registered Dietitian in 1987
AWARDS AND HONORS
1995
Award for International Exchange in Nutrition, Dietetics and Management
American Dietetic Association Foundation
1996
Group Award for Excellence
USDA
1997
Honored Dietitian
Indiana Dietetic Association
1998
Award of Excellence in Community Dietetics
American Dietetic Association Foundation
1998
Senior Recognition Award
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Specialist Association
2001
Award of Merit
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture, Consumer and Family Science, and Veterinary Medicine
2004
Class of 1922 Helping Students Learn Award
Purdue University
2008
Outstanding Member Award
Nutrition Education for the Public Dietetic Practice Group, American Dietetic Association
DISCOVERY
Determining the extent that the use of multimedia delivery methods including interactive video, Internet-based materials and critical-thinking skill development impact on the ability to make rational choices related to nutrition and health Discovery Publications (selected)
Evers, W.D. and C.T. Bell. Picking the nutrition facts from the fads: An Internet-based tutorial. J. Nutr. Educ. Behav. 39(2):103-104, 2007.
Evers, W.D. and C.T. Bell. An Internet-based assessment tool for food choices and physical activity behaviors. J. Nutr. Educ. Behav. 39(2):105-106, 2007.
Killackey-Jones, B., R. Lyle, M. Tappe and W. Evers. Development of a consumer-education program on functional foods. J. Extension. J. Extension 42(1):4 pages,2004.
Evers, W.D. Food and Nutrition Trends - 2001 and Beyond. Dietary Managers Journal 11(1):11-15, 2002.
Turner, R.E., W.D. Evers, O.B. Wood, L.W. Peck and J.D. Lehman. Computer-based simulations of clinical encounters enhance experience of dietetic interns. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 100:183-191, 2000.
Evers, W.D. and S. McKinney. Computer Tools for the New Millenium. Topics Clin. Nutr. 15(4):1-9, 2000.
ENGAGEMENT
Nutrition education focusing on diabetes and on addressing overweight in children
Engagement Publications (selected)
Evers, W.D. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do. A program to organize a community coalition to address concerns related to overweight in children.
Evers, W.D. Dining With Diabetes. Powerpoint program, handouts, support materials and an evaluation tool.
Evers, W.D. The American Council on Science and Health's Surveys on Nutrition Accuracy in American Magazines - Synopsis of the 1982 through 2002 surveys. Revised and reviewed every two years since 1996. http://www.acsh.org/healthissues/newsID.878/healthissue_detail.asp, 2004.
Evers, W.D. and J. Gray. Beneficial Bacteria - Probiotics and Prebiotics. Powerpoint program, handouts, support materials and an evaluation tool.
Evers, W.D. and E. Hanley. Menu-planning for Childcare Providers. A CDROM containing a Powerpoint program, handouts, support materials and an evaluation tool.
Evers, W.D. Dealing With Diabetes. Powerpoint program, handouts, support materials and an evaluation tool
Evers, W.D. and E. Hanley. Obesity and Overweight. A CDROM containing a Powerpoint program, handouts, support materials and an evaluation tool.
Killackey-Jones, B., Evers, W.D. and E. Hanley. Functional Foods. A CDROM containing a Powerpoint program, handouts, support materials and an evaluation tool.
LEARNING
Courses
F&N 202 Food Preparation and Nutrition. An overview course on food science and human nutrition principles. For Hospitality and Tourism Management students. Created and use an online Nutrition Management System for students to assess their food choices compared to the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid. Students choose goals to work toward. Do assignment twice each semestedr.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
1993-present - Became the first person in the country to establish a national computer-linked mail group/forum for state Cooperative Extension foods and nutrition specialists and other professionals in the field of nutrition education. By 1994, the group was international. Currently, the mail group contains over 700 subscribers from state Cooperative Extension Services, several services at the federal level within the United States Department of Agriculture, the National Agricultural Library, the Centers for Disease Control (who also send the mail to 50 state departments of health), and the American Dietetic Association. Nutrition professionals from 10 other countries also participate in discussions related to diet/health and food safety issues of concern to the public.
2000 - Gave a workshop and presentation at the International Congress of Dietetics in Edinburgh, Scotland.
2004-2006 Manage the website for the American Overseas Dietetic Association.
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Contact Information
Foods and Nutrition Purdue University 700 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059
