Research & Teaching
Ph.D., Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, May 2015
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA​
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MS, Dietetics (2004)
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Dietetic Internship (2004)
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
BS, Dietetics (2003)
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Education
Nutrition and Health, Appalachian State University
Community Nutrition, Appalachian State University
Nutrition Education, Auburn University​
Nutrition Counseling, Auburn University​
Public Health Nutrition, Auburn University​
Maternal, Infant & Childhood Nutrition, Virginia Tech​
Weight Control Program, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences​
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Farris, A., Misyak S., O’Keefe, K., & Van Sickin, L. Understanding the drivers of food choice and barriers to a diverse diet in Madagascar. (In Review) J of Hunger and Environ Nutrition. 2017.
Misyak S., Hedrick V., Pudney E., Serrano S., & Farris A. Reliability of a Market Basket Assessment Tool (MBAT) for use in SNAP-Ed Healthy Retail Initiatives. (In Review) J of Nutrition Ed and Behavior, 2017.
Misyak, S. & Farris, A. Build a Balanced Bag Lunch [New Resources for Nutrition Educators]. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2016;48:158.e1.
Byker, C., Serrano, E., Ermann, M., Farris, A. The Impact of Cafeteria Noise on School Lunch Consumption: A Plate Waste Study. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2014;46(4):S184.
Breaux, A., Hyatt J., Farris A., Molina K. Tools for Organizing Medical Information Created for Family Support. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2010:25(2):e2.
D’Aria M., Farris A., Williams J., Hosig K., Serrano E., McFerren M. Nutrition Composition of Snacks Offered to Young Recreational Soccer Players. (In Review) Appetite. 2016.
Kasparian M., Mann G., Serrano, E., & Farris, A. Parenting Practices Toward Food and Children’s Behavior: Eating Away from Home Versus at Home. (In Review) Appetite. 2016.
Misyak, S., Ledlie Johnson, M., Midkiff, J., Serrano E., & Farris, A. Advancing the Field: Language and Training for Inclusion of LGBT Communities in Nutrition Programming. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2016;48(2):157.
Farris, A., Misyak, S., Atzaba-Poria, N., Hosig, K., Davis, G.C., McFerren, M., Duffey, K., Serrano, E.L. Results and Implications of an Elementary Lunch Survey: The Perceptions of Packing and the National School Lunch Program. Journal of Child Nutrition and Management, 2016;40(1).
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Farris, A., Misyak, S., Atzaba-Poria, N., Hosig, K., Davis, G.C., McFerren, M., Duffey, K., Serrano, E.L. Nutritional Comparison of Packed and School Lunches following the Implementation of the 2012-2013 National School Lunch Program Standards. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2014;46(6):621-626.
Byker, C., Farris, A., Marcenelle, M., Davis, G.C., Serrano, E.L. Food Waste in a School Nutrition Program After Implementation of New NSLP Guidelines. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2014;46(5):406-11.
Farris, A., Misyak, S., Duffey, K., Serrano, E.L., Atzaba-Poria, N., Hosig, K., Davis, G.C., McFerren, M. A Comparison of Fruits, Vegetables, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, and Desserts in the Packed Lunches of Elementary Children. (In Review) Childhood Obesity.
Misyak, S., Farris, A., Serrano E.L. Importance of Improving the Nutritional Quality of Packed Lunches in the U.S. (In Progress). Journal of Child Nutrition and Management.
Farris, A., Misyak, S., Atzaba-Poria, N., Hosig, K., Davis, G.C., McFerren, M., Duffey, K., Serrano, E.L. Results and Implications of an Elementary Lunch Survey: The Perceptions of Packing and the National School Lunch Program. (In Progress). Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
PEER-REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL REPORTS AND EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS
Villalba, A., Jahncke, M., Schwarz, M., Kuhn, D., & Farris, A. 2015. Safe and Nutritious Seafood in Virginia. Virginia Cooperative Extension, Extension Publication AREC-156P.
Farris, A. 2013. Whole Grains, Happy Kids, Happy Tummies. Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Extension Publication, HNFE-76NP.
Farris, A. 2013. Milk Matters, Put a Smile on Your Kids’ Lips with MILK. Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Extension Publication HNFE-88NP.
Farris, A. 2013. Sink Those Germs, Food Safety. Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Extension Publication HNFE-121NP.
Farris, A. 2013. Water for Your Waistline and Your Wallet. Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Extension Publication HNFE-185NP.
Farris, A. 2013. Enjoy Sweet Treats but eat LESS of them. Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Extension Publication HNFE-186NP.
Farris, A. 2014. Building Healthy Meals Together. Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Extension Publication HNFE-111NP.
Farris, A. 2014. Let’s Move, Enjoy Moving as a Family. Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Extension Publication HNFE-122NP.
Farris, A. 2014. Fruits and Veggies, Healthy Snacks for Hungry Kids. Family Nutrition Program, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, Extension Publication HNFE-112NP.
Farris, A. 2011. Wildlife Conservation Society, Internal Report. Human Health Nutrition Survey.
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