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Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD, FACSM

Professor
  • Director, Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) Program
  • Director, Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (NEM) Lab
  • Focus area(s): How nutrition and exercise influence health and physical performance; special interest in energy, vitamin D and iodine metabolism
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266 Wallace
enette@vt.edu
540-231-1025
  • Graduate Program Track(s): Clinical Physiology & Metabolism

Education

Ph.D., Nutritional Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1998

M.S., Clinical Dietetics/Sports & Exercise, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, 1990

B.S., Dietetics, University of Wyoming, 1987

Experience

2020 – present: Professor, Department of Nutrition, Foods and Exercise (HNFE), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

2017 – 2020: Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (Human Nutrition), University of Wyoming (UW), Laramie, WY

2011 – 2017: Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (Human Nutrition, University of Wyoming (UW), Laramie, WY

2009 – 2020: Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Division of Kinesiology and Health, UW, Laramie, WY

2009 – 2020: Co-Director, Interdisciplinary Program in Reproductive Biology, Department of Animal Sciences, UW, Laramie, WY

2005 – 2011: Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (Human Nutrition), UW, Laramie, WY

2003-2004: Assistant Professor and Director of Health & Fitness Center, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA

2001 – 2003: Instructor and Director of Health & Fitness Center, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA

1999 – 2000: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Division of Physiology and Metabolism, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

1995 – 2000: Sports Nutritionist, Athletic Department, UAB, Birmingham, AL

1990 – 1994: Research Dietitian, Clinical Diabetes and Nutrition Section, National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, NIH, Phoenix, AZ                

1989 – 1990: Research Assistant, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Laboratory, MGH, Boston, MA

1988 – 1990: Diet Research Technician, Mallinckrodt General Clinical Research Center, MGH, Boston, MA

1990: Contract Nutritionist, US Army Research Institute for Environmental Medicine

Selected Major Awards

  • 2022 – Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Medallion Award
  • 2022 – CV-Well Distinguished Scholar Award
  • 2018 – UW Agriculture Experimentation Station Outstanding Research Award
  • 2016 – UW Mortar Board Cap & Gown Chapter, Top Prof Award
  • 2016 – Dannon Mid-Career Nutrition Leadership Institution Awardee
  • 2014- Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) Achievement Award

Program Focus

The overall focus of my laboratory (the NEM Lab) is how nutrition and exercise (along with energy balance) influence overall health in athletes, active individuals and the general population. Recent research interests include healthy weight gain in athletic individuals, importance of iodine and vitamin D status in exercise performance, disease prevention and general wellness, influence of micronutrient status and exercise on thyroid function, and impact of low energy availability on athlete health. 

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Peer Reviewed Journals

  • Fitzgerald, J.S., B.J. Swanson, and D.E. Larson-Meyer, Vitamin D Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitudes of Adolescents and Adults: A Systematic Review. J Nutr Educ Behav, 2023. 55(8): p. 585-595. DOI Link. PubMed Link. 
  • Sterringer, T. and D.E. Larson-Meyer, RMR Ratio as a Surrogate Marker for Low Energy Availability. Curr Nutr Rep, 2022. 11(2): p. 263-272. DOI Link. PubMed Link.
  • Rockwell, M.S., Kostelnik S.B., McMillan R.P., Lancaster M., Larson-Meyer D.E., and Hulver MW., An Association between Bioavailable 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Bone Mineral Density in a Diverse Cohort of Collegiate Athletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2022. 54(3): p. 371-376. DOI Link. PubMed Link. 
  • Larson-Meyer, D.E., R.K. Krason, and L.M. Meyer, Weight Gain Recommendations for Athletes and Military Personnel: a Critical Review of the Evidence. Curr Nutr Rep, 2022. 11(2): p. 240. DOI Link. PubMed Link. 
  • Hlucny, K., et al., Reflection of Dietary Iodine in the 24 h Urinary Iodine Concentration, Serum Iodine and Thyroglobulin as Biomarkers of Iodine Status: A Pilot Study. Nutrients, 2021. 13(8). DOI Link. PubMed Link.  
  • Craig, W.J., et al., The Safe and Effective Use of Plant-Based Diets with Guidelines for Health Professionals. Nutrients, 2021. 13(11). DOI Link. PubMed Link. 
  • Larson-Meyer, D.E., et al., Appetite-Regulating Hormones in Human Milk: A Plausible Biological Factor for Obesity Risk Reduction? J Hum Lact, 2020: p. 890334420954160. DOI Link. PubMed Link. 
  • Larson-Meyer, D.E. and D.E. Gostas, Thyroid Function and Nutrient Status in the Athlete. Curr Sports Med Rep, 2020. 19(2): p. 84-94. DOI Link. PubMed Link. 
  • Gostas, D.E., et al., Dietary Relationship with 24 h Urinary Iodine Concentrations of Young Adults in the Mountain West Region of the United States. Nutrients, 2020. 12(1). DOI Link. PubMed Link. 
  • Chalcraft, J.R., et al., Vitamin D Synthesis Following a Single Bout of Sun Exposure in Older and Younger Men and Women. Nutrients, 2020. 12(8). DOI Link. PubMed Link.

Oral Presentations

  • International Sports and Exercise Nutrition Conference (ISENC). “Micronutrient Needs of Athletes and Active Individuals”. Manchester, England, Dec 18, 2022.
  • International Sports and Exercise Nutrition Conference (ISENC). “10 Experts 1 Question: What will sports Nutrition Look Like in 2050?”. Manchester, England, Dec 18, 2022.
  • International Sports and Exercise Nutrition Conference (ISENC). “Evaluating Weight Gain Regimens for Sport and Occupation”. Manchester, England, Dec 20, 2022.
  • Professionals in Sports and Exercise Nutrition (PINES Special Event: Ten questions, Ten Experts:  Myth Busting Sports Nutrition for A Popular Athlete “Vitamin D Supplements Enhance Performance and Immunity”. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting San Diego, CA, May 31, 2022
  • My Sports Dietitian, Sports Nutrition Symposium 4.0. “Salt, Soil and Fatigue: Emerging Reasons We Should Evaluate Thyroid Function”, January 17-21, 2022 (online).
  • International Sports and Exercise Nutrition Conference (ISENC). “Iodine, Exercise and Thyroid Health?” Virtual Conference, Dec 15-17, 2020.
  • Gatorade at NFL Combine, “Vegan and Vegetarian Athletes: Understanding the Protein Implications” Indianapolis, IN, February 25, 2020.
  • University of Wyoming, Kinesiology & Health Seminar, “Salt, Soil & Body Weight: Emerging Reasons we Should Evaluate Iodine Status and Thyroid Function in Athletes and Active Individuals” Laramie, WY, September 10, 2019
  • Montana State University, Exercise and Nutrition Science Seminar. “Health Implications of Vitamin D Deficiency in Athletes and Ways to Prevent: One Laboratories Journey”.  Bozeman, MT March 29, 2019
  • 34th Annual Alaska Native Diabetes Conference. “Salt, Soil & Body Weight: Emerging Reasons We Should Evaluate Iodine Status and Thyroid Function in Our Patients with Diabetes”. Anchorage, AL, October 10th, 2018.

Poster Presentations

  • Sterringer T, Poole K, Booth B, Mason L, Larson-Meyer DE. Dietary Intake and Hydration Status of Male Collegiate Soccer Players Surrounding a Match. The American College of Sports Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, May 30-June 2, 2023.
  • Sanchez A, Reynolds J, Marinik E, Davy B, Hunter G, Larson-Meyer DE. Modest Caloric Surplus Combined with Resistance Training Leads to Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals (Thematic Poster). The American College of Sports Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, May 30-June 2, 2023.
  • Marinik E, Sanchez A, Reynolds J, Marinik E, Hunter G, Davy B, Larson-Meyer DE. Change in Walking Economy After Resistance Training with Weight Gain in Young Adult Athletes. The American College of Sports Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, May 30-June 2, 2023.
  • Dotson JT, Reynolds JC, Sanchez A, Marinik E, Davy B, Hunter G, Larson-Meyer DE. Repetitions in Reserve in Research: Analyzing the Relationship of Strength and Loading Choices. The American College of Sports Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, May 30-June 2, 2023.
  • Reynolds J, Sanchez A, Marinik E, Dotson JT, Hunter G, Larson-Meyer DE, Davy B. The mGAINS Trial: Exploring the Feasibility and Utility of Continuous Glucose Monitoring During Resistance Training. The American College of Sports Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, May 30-June 2, 2023.
  • Sanchez A, Reynolds J, Marinik E, Davy B, Hunter G, Larson-Meyer DE. Exploring the Role of Peanuts in Enhancing Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals (Oral Presentation). International Sports and Exercise Nutrition Conference. Manchester, England, Dec 19, 2022 Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Met, 2023; 33(Suppl 1):1.
  • Sterringer T, Larson-Meyer DE, Cialdella-Kam. Assessment of Dietary Fat Intake Amongst Division III Collegiate Athletes. International Sports and Exercise Nutrition Conference. Manchester, England, Dec 18-20, 2022. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Met, 2023; 33(Suppl 1):3-4
  • Rich SR, Gostas G, Johnson EC and Larson-Meyer DE. Evaluating Daily Iodine Status. Wyoming INBRE and UW Student Research Weekend, Laramie, WY, April 26-27, 2019