Dr. Vivian Haley-Zitlin R.D. Food Science & Human Nutrition – Nutrition, Aging & Chronic Disease
Dr. Haley-Zitlin’s research activities include examination of 1) the influences of food intake & exercise on an aging population, especially on the initiation and progression of chronic disease, 2) the relationships between nutrient intake, food choices and nutrition knowledge on type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular (CV) risk and 3) the role of protein (soy vs. casein) and/or isoflavone intake on obesity, diabetes and CV risk factors. Her training includes a NIA Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Nutritional Gerontology Program, Departments of Physiology and Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 1991-1994. She is the 2004-2005 USDA Panel Manager for the ‘Bioactive Food Components for Optimal Health’ Study Section.
Dr. Deborah Willoughby School of Nursing; Dr. Vivian Haley-Zitlin, Food Science – Diabetes Control
Partnership with Senior Solutions centers for providing diabetes education and development of an exercise video for older clients. Data analysis from this work (pre-post Hgb A1c, knowledge test, etc) is ongoing. Dr. Willoughby has also conducted focus group research to identify factors that impact the ability of older adults to Age in Place and has partnered with Dr. Dye in submitting a HRSA grant to help home health patients transition from home health services to chronic disease self-management.