Education

Other in Nutrition

Texas Woman's University

PhD in Nutrition

Texas Woman's University

MS in Human Nutrition

Colorado State University

BS in Dietetics, Summa Cum Laude

Texas Christian University

Published Works

Heiss, J. C., Isom, K. . Rationale for obesity intervention and Health at Every Size. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Ramos, N., Heiss, J. C., Sikalidis, A., Amin, S. . Effect of added mango on the glycemic and satiety responses to a high glycemic load meal. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Heiss, J. C., Lilly, L., Battson, M., Karl, H. . Effect of nut butters on blood glycemic control, satiety, and weight: A structured review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Heiss, J. C., LaFrano, M. (2021). Can Health at Every Size® and weight management coexist? . OTCE, Heiss, J. C., Tollefson, L. M., Worthman, F. S. (2020). Storytelling’s role in lifestyle medicine. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, https://doi.org/ 10.1177/1559827620912179 Lilly, L., Heiss, J. C., ., Maragoudakis, F. S., Bass, K. (2019). Effect of added peanut butter on the glycemic response to a high glycemic index breakfast: A pilot study. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2018.1519404 Tollefson, L. M., Matuszewicz, E., Dore, K. A., Heiss, J. C. (2018). Effectiveness of student-led stress reduction activities in the undergraduate classroom on perceived student stress. College Student Journal, Hinojosa, L. S., Heiss, J. C. (2017). Effect of a short bout of postprandial light exercise on the glycemic response to a breakfast beverage in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.2017.1345337 Heiss, J. C., Goldberg, R. L. (2016). Associations among visceral obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. J Obes Eat Disord, https://doi.org/10.21767/2471-8513.100027 Heiss, J. C. (2015). Post-meal exercise may attenuate the glycemic response to a carbohydrate load: Important implications for adults who are obese, with pre-diabetes or diabetes, and/or at-risk for dementia. Obesity Research, https://doi.org/0.17140/OROJ-2-113 Goldberg, R. L., Heiss, J. C., Parsons, D. S., Foley, S. A., Mefferd, S. A., Hollinger, D., Parham, F. D., Patterson, J. (2014). Hydration in older adults: The contribution of bioelectrical impedance analysis. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, https://doi.org/10.3109/17549507.2014.882989 Heiss, J. C., Tollefson, L. M., Levigne, J., Sutton, W. (2014). Post-prandial light exercise attenuates the glycemic effect of a candy bar. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, https://doi.org/10.1097/01.TIN.0000445897.59899.48 Goldberg, L., Heiss, J. C. (2013). The effect of appearance on the palatability of thickened apple juice: A pilot study. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 28(2), 154-162. https://doi.org/10.1097/TIN.0b013e31828d79df. Heiss, J. C., Rengers, D. B., Fajardo-Lira, C., Henley, S., Bizeau, E. M., Dormer, G. C. (2013). Preparing dietitians to effectively serve the Hispanic population. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Heiss, J. C. . . Topics in Clinical Nutrition, Heiss, J. C. . Manuscript reviewer. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Goldberg, L., Heiss, J. C., . (2013). The effect of appearance on the palatability of thickened apple juice: A pilot study. Topics in Clincial Nutrition, Heiss, J. C., Henley, S., Daniluk, P., Fajardo-Lira, C., Dormer, G. C., Bizeau, E. M., Rengers, D. B. (2012). Recruiting Hispanics to the Profession: WIC employees' perceptions of dietetics. Journal of Allied Health, Goldberg, R. L., Heiss, J. C., Yenter, A. J., Patterson, A. J., Parham, F. D., Sherz, J. (2012). Energy expenditure during chewing: A comparison of two measurement methods. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, https://doi.org/10.1097/TIN.0b013e31824622c2 Heiss, J. C., Goldberg, L., Bolton, P. J., Brady, H. (2012). Service-Learning in Dietetics Courses: A Benefit to the Community and an Opportunity for Students to Gain Dietetics-Related Experience. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 112(10), 1224-27. . Goldberg, L., Heiss, J. C., Parsons, S., Fisher, A., Corder, E., Hess, S., Foley, A., . . Optimizing quality of life for older adults: Evidence for the importance of objective and perceptual measures to document swallowing function. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Heiss, J. C. . Lliterature Review. Wasdworth/Cengage, Ansburg, P., Heiss, J. C. (2012). Potential paradoxical effect of nutrition myth-busting in older adults. American Journal of Health Education, 33(1), 31-37. files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ978261.pdf. Heiss, J. C. (2011). How to Read Food Labels. McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Heiss, J. C., Goldberg, L., Dion, N. (2010). Iron Deficiency and Overweight in a Child Exposed to Methamphetamine in Utero: A Case Study. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, (25), 160-164. . Goldberg, L., Heiss, J. C., Black, L., Kaaf, W., Becker, A., Schindler, J., Dion, N., Oswalt, J. (2010). Methamphetamine Exposure in Utero: Implications for Assessing Cognitive-Communicative Function. Communication Disorders Quarterly, Heiss, J. C., Goldberg, L., Dzarnoski, M. (2010). The Dietitian and the Speech-Language Pathologist: An Important Partnership in the Treatment of Patients with Dysphagia. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Heiss, J. C., Rengers, B., Farjardo-Lira, C., Henley, S., Bizeau, E. M., Dormer, G. C. (2010). Preparing Dietitians to Effectively Serve the Hispanic Population. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Heiss, J. C., Gara, N., Novotny, D., Heberle, H., Morgan, L., Stufflebeam, J., Fairfield, M. (2009). Effect of a 1 Liter Fluid Load on Body Composition Measured by Air Displacement Plethysmography and Biolelectrical Impedance. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, Heiss, J. C., Shaw, S., Carothers, L. (2008). Association of Calcium Intake and Adiposity in Postmenopausal Women. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, (27), 260-266. . Moody, L., Heiss, J. C., Williams, S., Crosley, J. (2008). Eating Behaviors of Boys with Autism Differ from Non-Autistic Boys. Topics in Clinical Nutriiton, Heiss, J. C., Naylor, J., Bronco, K. (2008). Effect of Fed and Fasted State on Body Composition as Measured by Three Different Methods. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, (23), 229-233. . Heiss, J. C. (2008). Gender differences in motivation to work on eating and body image concerns between college students. Journal of Exercise Physiology Online, Fajardo-Lira, C., Heiss, J. C. (2006). Comparing the Effectiveness of Supplemental Computer-Based Education to Traditional Education in an Introductory Food Science Course. Journal of Food Science Education, (5), 31-33. . Zubas, S. P., Pedersen, E. M., Heiss, J. C. (2006). The Effect of a Supplemental Computer-Based Tutorial on Student Performance in a Clinical Nutrition Course. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, (5), 75-81. . Lucas, M., Heiss, J. C. (2005). Protein Needs of the Mature Adult Engaged in Resistance Training. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Honaker, L., Heiss, J. C. (2004). Health Implications of Conjugated Linoleic Acid. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Loy, S., Heiss, J. C., Humphries, B., Brown, D., Pryor, K., Elliston, S., Brendzel, A. (2004). Time for a new and healthy “First.” How about dinner? . , Klopp, A. S., Heiss, J. C., Smith, S. H. (2003). Eating Attitudes and Behaviors of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian College Women. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, (103), 745-747. . Heiss, J. C., Fajardo-Lira, C. (2002). Food Safety: A Tutorial. , www.csun.edu/~cjh78264/foodsafety Hirano, M. K., Heiss, J. C., Olsen, M. K., Brahler, J. C., Beerman, K. (2001). Actual, Ideal, or Adjusted Body weight: Which Should be Used to Predict Basal Energy Expenditure in Obese Women?. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 16(3), 61-69. . Olsen, M. K., Heiss, J. C., Hirano, M. K., Brahler, J. C., Beerman, K. (2001). Body Fat Distribution and Metabolic Rate in Obese Premenopausal Women. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 16(3), 85-88. . Hendricks-Cox, E. J., Alford, B. B., Bednar, M. C., Heiss, J. C., Edgren, K. K. (2001). CD-ROM Nutrient Analysis Database Assists Self-Monitoring Behavior of Active Duty Air Force Personnel Receiving Nutrition Counseling for Weight Loss. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Heiss, J. C. (2001). Eating Disorders Tutorial. , www.csun.edu/~cjh78264/ed Heiss, J. C., Branen, J. L., Johnston, M. J. (2001). Evaluating Nutritional Information. , edu.ag.uidaho.edu/critical/ Heiss, J. C. (2001). Weekly update. Diabetesmanage.com, Heiss, J. C. (2001). Weighing in on weight control. DiabetesManager.com, Heiss, J. C. (2001). Artificial Sweeteners. DiabetesManager.com, Heiss, J. C. (2001). Fad Diets. DiabetesManager.com, Heiss, J. C. (2001). How to talk with your healthcare provider. DiabetesManage.com, Heiss, J. C. (2000). New Year’s Resolutions. DiabetesManager.com, Richardson, J., Beerman, K., Heiss, J. C., Schultz, L. J. (2000). A Comparison of Body Weight and Body Fat Classifications of Competitive School-Age Club Swimmers. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Heiss, J. C. (2000). Diabetes Control During the Holidays. DiabetesManager.com, Heiss, J. C. (2000). Managing Stress. DiabetesManager.com, Heiss, J. C. (1999). Diabetes: A Tutorial. , csun.edu/~cjh78264/diabetes Heiss, J. C., Houghton, M. (1999). Parenteral Nutrition Tutorial. , www.csun.edu/~cjh78264/parenteral Millard, G., Beerman, K., Massey, L., Schultz, T., Heiss, J. C. (1999). Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes of High Risk Women Participating in Multidisciplinary Intervention Program. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 14(4), 64-67. . Heiss, J. C., Houghton, M., Case, O. K. (1999). Tube Feeding Tutorial. , www.csun.edu/~cjh78264/tubefeeding Sanders, M. N., Heiss, J. C. (1998). A Comparison of Body Image and Eating Attitudes in Asian and Caucasian College Women. Eating Disorders: Treatment and Prevention, Tavelli, S., Beerman, K., Schultz, E. J., Heiss, J. C. (1998). Sources of Error and Nutritional Adequacy of the Food Guide Pyramid. Journal of the American College Health, 47(2), 77-82. . Case, O. K., Brahler, J. C., Heiss, J. C. (1997). Actual vs Predicted Metabolic Rate in Asian Women. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Heiss, J. C. (1996). Associations of Body Fat Distribution, Circulating Sex Hormones, and Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women. Menopause Digest, Bonnick, L. S., Nichols, L. D., Sanborn, F. C., Payne., Heiss, J. C., Moen, S. (1996). Right and Left Proximal Femur Analyses: Is There a Need to do Both?. Calcified Tissue International, Heiss, J. C., Sanborn, S. C., Nichols, L. D., Bonnick, L. S., Alford, B. B. (1995). Associations of Body Fat Distribution, Circulating Sex Hormones, and Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Heiss, J. C., Lopez, L. L. (1991). 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