Jennifer Watson

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Jennifer Watson

Assistant Professor of School of Hospitality

School of Hospitality

Office Hours

Work from Home - Monday & Friday (available online)
Tuesdays 2-3 PM
Thursdays 2-4 PM

Biography

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and culinary enthusiast that loves to teach others to cook.

Research Interests

    Plant-based Foods, Foodservice Management, Culinary Nutrition

Teaching Interests

    Culinary Arts, Foodservice Management, Culinary Nutrition, International Cuisine, Plant-based Cooking

Education

PhD in Hospitality Management

Iowa State University

MS in Foodservice & Lodging Management

Iowa State University

Other in Culinary Arts

Scottsdale Culinary Institute

BS in Dietetics

Kansas State University

Published Works

  • Watson, J., Kazaks, A., Sowards, B. D., Hui, K. (2026). From Revision to Practice: Key Highlights from the 2026 Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Food and Culinary. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2026.156329.
  • Watson, J., Arendt, W. S. Identifying Culinary Skills for Plant-based Menu Items: A Mixed Methods Approach. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education.
  • Watson, J., Sinley, C. R., Jo, J. (2026). Transforming Dietetics Curriculum: A Culinary Nutrition Certificate Grounded in Competency-Based Innovation. Journal of Dietetic Education, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.26890/aoqp3215.
  • Jo, J., Watson, J., Ogbeide, G. Bridging AI and Experiential Learning in Culinary Education: A Theoretical Framework. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education.
  • Sinley, C. R., Watson, J., Jo, J. Culinary Nutrition at MSU Denver – A Case Study. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
  • Watson, J., Jo, J. Nourishing the Future: Culinary Medicine as an Interdisciplinary Approach in Hospitality Curricula. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education.
  • Watson, J., Barrett, B. (1999). Food attitudes of dietetic students. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-8223(01)80216-9.