Jaime Gnau


Department

School of Health Sciences

Role: Guest
Campus: Springfield

Postal mail

Missouri State University
School of Health Sciences
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897

Biography

Jaime Gnau is a clinical assistant professor for Missouri State University’s dietetics program in the Department of Public Health and Sports Medicine. Gnau believes in using evidence-based nutrition research to promote accessible nutrition strategies to improve health and well-being for all. She serves the southwest Missouri community as a registered dietitian nutritionist at MSU Care Clinic on campus. She served as the 2018-2020 southwest regional director for the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

She holds a BS in Dietetics and a MS in Health Promotion and Wellness Management from Missouri State. She's also a certified health education specialist.


Details

Education

  • MS, Health Promotion and Wellness Management, 2020, Missouri State University
  • Dietetic Internship, 2018, Missouri State University
  • BS, Dietetics, 2017, Missouri State University

Teaching

  • DTN 240 Introduction to Nutrition
  • DTN 306 Computer Applications in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • DTN 742 Population Health Practicum  
  • DTN 743 Food Service Management Practicum

Professional experience

  •  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, MSU Care Clinic

Research and professional interests

  • Food insecurity intervention strategies
  • Intuitive Eating/Health at Every Size
  • Interprofessional strategies to increase student learning and engagement in the clinical setting
  • Health promotion program development and implementation

Publication:

  • Gnau J, Novik M, Powell S, & Novotny D. Lessons learned about online engagement and implementation of an intuitive eating programme for university employees. Nutrition and Health. April 4, 2022. Available online

Awards and honors

  • President-elect, Southwest Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2018-June 2019
  • Southwest Regional Director, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2019-June 2021

Area of expertise

Nutrition and dietetics Health and wellness

Media appearances

Decoding the Diet: How to Read Food Labels to Truly Understand What Is In Your Food
Authority Magazine
12/12/2023
RD Jaime Gnau shares some important information about food labels and explains how to correctly read them.


Nordic Diet Review
Forbes Health
02/08/2023
RD Jaime Gnau offers some insights about the Nordic Diet


Get the Facts about GMOs and GE Foods Part One
KSMU
06/07/2022
RD Jaime Gnau gives an accurate and more in-depth insight about GMOs and GE foods.


Get the Facts about GMOs and GE Foods Part Two
KSMU
06/14/2022
RD Jaime Gnau addresses some myths and misunderstanding about GMOs and GE foods.


The healthiest bread — 4 choices that are more nutritious than whole wheat
INSIDER
05/06/2022
RD Jaime Gnau shares about healthy bread choices.


12 healthy ways to gain weight safely and build muscle fast, according to dietitians
Insider
04/15/2022
RD Jaime Gnau offers some insights.


The Ultimate Guide to the Health Benefits of Tea
Livestrong
05/14/2021
RD Jaime Gnau highlights some benefits.