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KAY S. SOLTESZ, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.

I. Academic Degrees

Ph.D. - University of Toledo (December 1993).

Major: Health Education, Minor: Educational Psychology

M.H.E. - Bowling Green State University (August 1986).

Major: Foods and Nutrition

B.S. - University of Cincinnati (August 1976)

Major: Dietetics

II. Academic Positions

A. Teaching Positions

Associate Professor of Dietetics, Bluffton College. 1995-present

Assistant Professor, Bowling Green State University. 1988-1995.

Visiting Instructor, Bowling Green State University. 1986-87 and 1987-88

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Bowling Green State University. 1985-86

B. Administrative Positions

Program Director of Dietetics - Bluffton College. 1995 - present.

Program Director of Dietetics - Bowling Green State University. 1990-1995.

III. Non-Academic Positions

Clinical Dietitian, Fisher-Titus Medical Center, August 1993 - November 1993

Per-Diem Dietitian, The Toledo Hospital, July 1987 - July 1993.

Food Service Director, Gladieux-Marriott Corporation, Lucas County Correction Center, May 1983 - July 1985.

Restaurant Manager, B, P, & L. Corporation, October 1980 - May 1983.

Food Service Director, Gladieux Corporation, University of Toledo-Scott Park Campus, February 1980 - September 1980.

Food Service Director, Saga Corporation, Cuyahoga Community College and Hillsdale College, Oct. 1976 - Feb. 1980.

Diet Clerk/Assistant Manager, Christian R. Holmes Hospital, October 1974 - August 1976.

IV. Teaching Experiences or Academic Service

A. Undergraduate Courses

FCS 110 Fundamentals of Food Preparation

FCS 476 Nutrition and Disease II

FCS 475 Nutrition and Disease I

FCS 345 Clincial Nutrition and Assessment

FCS 310 Food Service Systems Management

FCS 225 Fundamentals of Nutrition

FCS 325 Appiled Nutrition (Lifecycle)

FCS 335 Community Nutrition

FCS 225 Principles of Nutrition

F&N 210 Food Science Laboratory

F&N 212 Meal Management (lecture & lab)

F&N 230 Professional Catering Techniques (lecture & lab)

F&N 307 Nutrition (lab)

F&N 310 Nutrition Assessment and Counseling (lecture & lab)

F&N 331 Quantity Food Production Management

F&N 333 Evaluation of Foodservice Facilities

F&N 335 Food Protection

F&N 433 Principles of Foodservice Management

F&N 436 Nutrition for the Aging

F&N 437 Advanced Foodservice Management

B. Graduate Courses

F&N 536 Nutrition for the Aging

F&N 607 Family and Community Nutrition

C. Other Teaching

Improving Supervisory Skills - workshop for small business owners. Offered through Bowling Green State University

and Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce.

Food Service Worker Training Program - an inmate training program at Lucas County Correction Center. Certified by

Toledo Public Schools as a vocational food service program.

Nutritional Education Program - for Saga Corporation, Michigan Educational Division. Nutritional menu system for

college food service operations.

D. Thesis Supervised

Lori Nester M.F.C.S (incomplete) BGSU

Erica Stanton M.F.C.S Dec. 1995 BGSU

Membership on Thesis Committees

Sue Cramer M.F.C.S. May 1997 BGSU

Jane B. North M.A.H.E. Aug. 1992 BGSU

Cathi Melcher M.A.H.E. Dec. 1992 BGSU

V. Curriculum Development

Five Year Evaluation Report of Bluffton College Diadactic Program in Dietetics. Report to the American Dietetics Association required for continuing program approval. December 1, 1996.

Program Approval/Accreditation Report: Diadatic Program in Dietetics, Self-Study Report, American Dietetic Association. Undergraduate program approval received April, 1992 for a ten year period.

A. Educational Materials Developed

Food Presentation Techniques for the Foodservice Manager.

Developed manual for use with Catering Course. Kay S. Soltesz & Janet Davis.

Meal Management - Laboratory Manual. Developed laboratory manual. K. S. Soltesz, M.T. Lewis,

& E. McMullen.

VI. Professional Development

A. Workshops Attended

Nutrition 2000 - A Leadership Plan for Nutrition in a Managed Care Environment, Ohio Dietetic Assoc., November 18, 1995.

Council on Education Self-Study Workshop: Realities Not Myths on Accreditation Approval, November 1, 1992. Dallas, TX.

Foodservice Systems and Facilities Design Workshop, October 30, 1992. Dallas TX.

Writing in the Classroom Workshop, November 4-5, 1988. BGSU English Department.

Computer Training Program, Computrition Inc., August 7-14, 1987. Chatsworth, CA.

B. Conferences Attended (past 10 years)

Society for Nutrition Education 30th Annual Meeting, July 22-26, 1997. Montreal, CA.

Area V Dietetics Educators of Practitioners Meeting, April 9-10, 1997. Indianapolis, IN.

American Dietetic Association Annual Conference, Oct. 20-23, 1996 San Antionio, TX

Ohio Dietetic Educators of Practitioners, Oct. 11, 1996. Columbus, OH.

Society for Nutrition Education 29th Annual Meeting, July 20-24, 1996. St. Louis, MO

Ohio Dietetic Association 75th Annual Meeting, May 2-3, 1996 Columbus, OH.

American Dietetic Association Annual Conference, Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, 1995 Chicago, IL.

Area V Dietetics Educators of Practitioners Meeting, April 7-8, 1996. Indianapolis, IN.

Ohio Dietetic Educators of Practitioners, Oct. 6, 1995. Columbus, OH.

Ohio Dietetic Educators of Practitioners, Nov.3, 1994. Columbus, OH.

American Public Health Association Annual Conference, Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 1994. Washington DC.

American Dietetic Association Annual Conference, Oct. 17-20, 1994. Orlando, FL.

National Restaurant Association Convention, May 14-18, 1994. Chicago, IL.

Ohio Dietetic Association 73rd Annual Meeting, May 5-6, 1994 Cleveland, OH.

Area V Dietetics Educators of Practitioners Meeting, April 7-8, 1994. Indianapolis, IN.

American Dietetics Association Annual Conference, Oct. 25-28, 1993. Anaheim, CA.

Society for Nutrition Education 26th Annual Meeting, July 17-21, 1993. St. Paul, MN.

National Restaurant Association Convention, May 19-23, 1993. Chicago, IL.

Area V Dietetics Educators of Practitioners Meeting, April 1-2, 1993. Indianapolis, IN.

American Dietetics Association Annual Conference, Oct. 19-22, 1993. Washington DC

National Restaurant Association Convention, May 16-120, 1992. Chicago, IL.

Area V Dietetics Educators of Practitioners Meeting, April 23-24, 1992. Indianapolis, IN.

Nutrition Focus 2000: Networking for Communities, March 6-7, 1992, Columbus, OH.

National Restaurant Association Convention, May 18-22, 1991. Chicago, IL.

Area V Dietetics Educators of Practitioners Meeting, April 25-26, 1991. Indianapolis, IN.

Foodservice Management Education Council, March 15-16, 1991. Nashville, TN.

Ohio Dietetic Educators of Practitioners, Nov. 1, 1990. Columbus, OH.

National Restaurant Association Convention, May 19-23, 1990. Chicago, IL.

National Restaurant Association Convention, May 20-24 1989. Chicago, IL.

Ohio Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, May 4-5, 1989 Cleveland, OH.

Nutrition Education: Linking Research to Practice, Oct. 21, 1988. Columbus, OH.

OCD/HCF - Dietitians Create a Winning Edge, May 5, 1988. Columbus, OH.

National Restaurant Association Convention, May 19-23 1988. Chicago, IL.

Ohio Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, May 6-8, 1988, Columbus, OH.

American Dietetics Association Annual Conference, Oct. 18-24, 1987. Atlanta, GA.

National Restaurant Association Convention, May 21-25, 1987. Chicago, IL.

C. Professional License, Registration and Certification

Registered Dietitian - American Dietetic Association. - Requires 75 CEU's in 5 years to maintain.

Licensed Dietitian - State of Ohio - Requires 75 CEU's in 5 years to maintain.

Foodservice Sanitation Certification Instructor - Ohio Department of Health.

VII. Academic Advising

A. Undergraduate

Bluffton College

1997-98 22 students - Dietetics & Wellness

1996-97 25 students - Dietetics & Wellness

1995-96 12 students - Dietetics

BGSU

1994-95 110 students - Dietetics

1993-94 90 students - Dietetics

1992-93 70 students - Dietetics

1991-92 70 students - Dietetics

1990-91 70 students - Dietetics

1989-90 25 students - RIFSM (Restaurant & Institutional Foodservice Mgmt)

1988-89 30 students - RIFSM

1987-88 25 students - RIFSM

B. Graduate

1995-96 2 students - Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences - Foods and Nutrition

1994-95 3 students - Masters in Applied Human Ecology - Foods and Nutrition

VIII. Research Interests

Relationship between dietary red meat abstention in premenopausal women to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, and the effects on iron status.

Dietary modifications to increase food consumption patterns of Alzheimer's patients.

Community interventions with at risk populations - children & elderly.

IX. Research Projects and Grants

$705, April 20, 1992 - Small Research Grant, Bowling Green State University Research Services "The Effects of Red Meat Abstinence on Lipid Profiles, Zinc and Iron Status."

$19,845, July 6, 1987 - Educational Grant from Computrition Inc. of Chatsworth California.
Computer software program for foodservice management and dietetic applications. Available for educational instruction.
$150, April 11, 1986 - Bowling Green State University Research Services - "Zinc Nutriture and Cell Mediated Immune Responsiveness in Institutional Elderly."

X. Publications

A. Refereed Journals

M. Sue Houston, Ph.D., RD, Susan L. Summers, BS., Kay S. Soltesz, Ph.D., RD. Lifestyle and Dietary Practices influencing iron status in university women. Nutrition Research. Vol. 17(1), 9-22, 1997

Kay S. Soltesz, Ph.D., RD, LD, and Judy H. Dayton, MBA, RD, LD. The effects of menu modification to increase dietary intakes and maintain weights of Alzheimer residents. The American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Nov/Dec., 20-23, 1995.

K.S. Soltesz, Ph.D., J.H. Price, Ph.D., L.W. Johnson, M.D., S.K. Telljohann, H.S.D. Family physicians' views of the Preventive Services Taks Force recommendations regarding nutritional counseling. Archives of Family Medicine. Vol. 4, 589-593, 1995.

K.S. Soltesz, Ph.D., J.H. Price, Ph.D., L.W. Johnson, M.D., S.K. Telljohann, H.S.D. Perceptions and Practices of Family Physicians Regarding Diet and Cancer. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Vol. 11(3) 197-204, 1995.

K.S. Soltesz, J.H. Price, L.W. Johnson, S.K. Telljohann. Family Physicians' Perceptions of Barriers to Patient's Dietary Change. Perceptual and Motor Skills. Vol. 78, 968-970, 1994.

K. Soltesz, MHE, RD, & J. Dayton, MBA, RD. Finger Foods Help Those with Alzheimer's Maintain Weight. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Vol. 93 (10), 1106-1108, 1993.

K. Soltesz, MHE, RD, J. Williford, PhD, L. Renker, PhD, RD, L. Maserve, PhD. Zinc Nutriture and Cell Mediated Immunity in Institutional Elderly. Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly. Vol.8 (1), 3-17, 1988.

B. Newsletters

Kay Soltesz, MHE, RD, LD. "What's new in the 1990 RDA's?" Newsletter for the Ohio Vocational Home Economics Teachers, February, 1990.

C. Abstracts

M.S. Houston, PhD, RD, S.Summers, K.S. Soltesz, PhD, RD, J. Williford, PhD. High Incidence of Iron Depletion in College Women Not Explained by Patterns of Red Meat Consumption. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 95, (9s), 1995.

K.S. Soltesz, PhD, R.D., J.H. Price, Ph.D., L.W. Johnson, M.D., S.K. Telljohann, HSD. Family Physician's Views of the Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations Regarding Nutritional Counseling. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 94, (9s), 1994.

J.R. Biery, PhD, RD, K.S. Soltesz, PhD, RD. Effectiveness of Community Media Contact Dietitians During National Nutrition Month. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 94, (9s), 1994.

M.S. Bolze, PhD, RD, K.S. Soltesz, PhD, RD. A Comparison of Red Meat Eaters and Red Meat Abstainers Using the Health Belief and Health Locus of Control Models. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 94, (9s), 1994.

K.S. Soltesz, MHE, RD, J.H. Dayton, MBA, RD. The Effects of Menu Modification to Increase Dietary Intakes and Weights of Alzheimer's Residents. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 93, (9s), 1993.

K. Soltesz, MHE, RD, S. Humphry, MS, RD, J. North, MAHE, RD, J. Williford, PhD. The Relationship of Oral Nutrition Supplements to Antibiotic Use and Clinical Classification of CF Patients. Pediatric Pulmonology, 9(supplement), 1993.

K. Soltesz, MHE, RD, M. Bolze, PhD, RD, C. Melcher, MAHE, J. Williford, PhD. Red Meat Abstinence Among College Women. Society for Nutrition Education, 18 (abstracts of presentations) p. 65, 1993.

K.Soltesz, MHE, RD, J. Williford,PhD, L.Renker,PhD, RD, L.Meserve,PhD. Zinc Nutriture and Cell Mediated Immunity in Elderly. The Gerontologists, 26 (special issue) 1986.

XI. Presentations

A. Invited

Medical College of Ohio, School of Allied Health. "Nutrition - the special needs patient" & "Malnutrition - patients at risk". July, 29 & 31, 1997. Toledo, Ohio.

Medical College of Ohio, School of Allied Health. "Nutritional Needs of the Elderly". January 24, 1997. Toledo, Ohio.

Medical College of Ohio, School of Allied Health. "Medical Nutritional Therapy". August, 3, 1997. Toledo, Ohio.

Medical College of Ohio, School of Allied Health. "Nutritional Needs of the Elderly". January 24, 1997. Toledo, Ohio.

Medical College of Ohio, School of Allied Health. "Medical Nutritional Therapy". August, 6, 1996. Toledo, Ohio.

Ohio Dietetic Educators of Practitioners. "Developing Articulation Agreements Between Diet Technology and Dietetics Programs". Oct. 6, 1995. Columbus, OH

Ohio Dietetic Educators of Practitioner. "Nutritional Sources on the Internet." Noverber 3, 1994. Columbus, Ohio.

Huron County Inservice Day - Huron County Public Schools. "Cutting Out the Fat." October 18, 1993. New London, Ohio.

Professional Secretaries International. "Figuring It All Out - Claims Made on Labels." September 9, 1993. Bowling Green, Ohio.

VEPDRC In-service Workshop for 1990. "Communicating With Computers." April 25, May 17, May 24, 1990. Bowling Green State University.

B. Refereed Presentations

Susan Cramer. BS, Kay Soltesz, Ph.D, RD, Sue Houston, Ph.D., Julian Williford, Ph.D. Health Beliefs, Dietary Intake, and their Relationship to Serum Lipid Levels in University Women. Society for Nutrition Education 30th Annual Meeting, July 24, 1997, Montreal, CA.

K.S. Soltesz, PhD, RD, J.H. Price, PhD, L.W. Johnson, MD, S.K. Tellijohann, HSD. Perceptions and Practices of Family Physicians Regarding Diet and Cancer. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, November 1, 1994. Washington DC.

K.S. Soltesz, PhD, RD, J.H. Price, PhD, L.W. Johnson, MD, S.K. Tellijohann, HSD. Family Physicians' Views of the US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations Regarding Nutritional Counseling. American Dietetic Association 76th Annual Meeting, October 18, 1994. Orlando, Fl.

J. Biery, PhD, RD, K Soltesz, PhD, RD. Effectiveness of Community Media Contact Dietitians During National Nutrition Month. American Dietetic Association 76th Annual Meeting, October 20, 1994. Orlando, Florida..

M.S. Bolze, PhD, RD, K. Soltesz, PhD, RD, J.H. Williford, PhD. A Comparison of Red Meat Eaters and Red Meat Abstainers Using the Health Belief and Health Locus of Control Models. American Dietetic Association 76th Annual Meeting, October 20, 1994. Orlando, Florida.

K. Soltesz, MHE, RD, M. Bolze, PhD, RD, C. Melcher, MAHE, J. Williford, PhD. Red Meat Abstinence Among College Women. Ohio Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, May 5 - 6, 1994. Cleveland, Ohio.

K. Soltesz, PhD, RD, J.H. Dayton, MBA, RD. The Effects of Menu Modification to Increase Dietary Intakes and Weights of Alzheimer's Residents. American Dietetic Association 75th Annual Meeting, October 28, 1993. Anaheim, California.

K. Soltesz, MHE, RD, M. Bolze, PhD, RD, C. Melcher, MAHE, J. Williford, PhD. Red Meat Abstinence Among College Women. Society for Nutrition Education 26th Annual Meeting, July 20, 1993. St.Paul, Minnesota.

K.Soltesz, MHE, RD, J. Williford,PhD, L.Renker,PhD, RD, L.Meserve,PhD. Zinc Nutriture and Cell Mediated Immunity in Elderly. American Gerontological Society. November 17, 1986. Chicago, Illinois.

XII. Service

Bluffton College

Recruitment & Admission Committee, 1997-98.

Faculty Staff Club - Social Committee, 1996-97.

Faculty Development Subcommittee. 1995-96, 96-97.

Integrated Natural Sciences General Education Committee. 1995-96.

Bowling Green State University

A. Department

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 1988-89, Chair-1989-90, 1990-91.

Chair's Advisory Committee, 1989-90.

Faculty Advisor - Future Food Professionals, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90.

Steering Committee, 1988-89.

B. College

Alumni Relations Committee, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93.

Deans Advisory Council, HHS, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93.

C. University

Health Services Advisory Committee, 1993-95.

Student Wellness Center - Advisor of Peer Nutritional Advising Program, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93.

Nutritional Sub-Committee - Student Health Service, 1990-91.

Professional>

Allen County Health Department - Healthy People 200 - Nutritional Subcommmittee, 1996-96, 1997-98.

Toledo Dietetic Association, Legislative Contact, 1995-96, 1996-97.

Education and Research Committee of the Ohio Dietetic Association, Chair, 1993-94, Chair-elect, 1992-93.

Toledo Dietetic Association, Treasurer, 1991-92, 1992-93.

Toledo Dietetic Association, Education Committee Chair, 1990-91.

Ohio Nutrition Council, Co-chair of Program Committee, 1988-89, 1989-90.

XIII. Research or Professional Consultantships

Professional Consultantships:

Multi-Area/Food Production Advising Committee, Toledo Public Schools. Toledo, Ohio. 1993-96.

Chef and Restaurant Training Advising Committee, Vanguard Vocational Center, Fremont, Ohio. 1989-96.

XIV. Membership in Professional Organizations

Member:

American Dietetic Association

Ohio Dietetic Association

Toledo Dietetic Association

Society of Nutrition Education

American Public Health Association

Ohio Nutrition Council

Foodservice Systems Management Education Council

National Restaurant Association

XV. Honors and Awards

1988 Research Award - Research and Development Council, College of Education & Allied Professions, $750, Aug 21, 1989.

1988 Heinz Graduate Degree Fellowship Award - $1,000, February 1988.

Distinguished Service Award - Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association, December 31, 1987.

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