Dr. Darwin Dennison

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington
College of Arts and Sciences
Health and Applied Human Sciences
ProfessorAppointed: 2001
University at Buffalo
School of Public Health and Health Professions
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor EmeritusAppointed: 1999
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Mailing Address

University of North Carolina - Wilmington
601 South College Road
106 Hanover Hall
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (910) 962-7571
Fax: (910) 962-7073
dennison@uncw.edu
http://people.uncw.edu/dennison

Other Expertise

Fellow, American College of Nutrition, New York, NY, 1991 and Clearwater Beach, FL Since 2000.
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)- Certification Number 00110, Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists, American College of Nutrition, New York, NY, and Clearwater Beach, FL Since 1988.
Member - Technology College, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC. Since 2000.
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)- Certification Number 0327, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Allentown, PA. Since 1989.
President - American Association for Health Education, Reston, VA 1996-1998.
Graduate - Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY. Class of 1990-1991.
Visiting Committe Member - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 1988-1991
Board of Directors - American Heart Association, Western New York Chapter, Inc., Buffalo, NY 1984-1986
Research Council Member - Journal of School Health, American School Health Association, Kent, OH, 1983-1989.
Judge, Software Industry and Information Association, Washington, DC. 2006-2009
Author, DINE Healthy: Diet Improvement Software, National Cancer Institute, Research-tested Intervention Programs, online 2008 - Present

Qualifications

Fellow, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Nutrition, 1984.
Ed.D., West Virginia University, Health Education, 1969.
M.S., State University College at Cortland, Health Education, 1966.
B.S., East Stroudsburg State College, Health Education, 1959.

Patents

Method for the Analysis and Evaluation of Food Choice Behavior, Patent Number: 5412560, 1995, Self-owned, United States.

Expertise and Research Interests

My area of research has been the development and evaluation of nutrition and physical activity composite indices (psychometrics) to assess the adequacy of individuals in the achivement of dietary and enery balance standards. Software programs (DINE Healthy, DINE Healthy MD, and the Electronic Food and Activity Log) that include these indices have been used by over 1.8 million individuals since 1998. Currently, I am refining the indices for use with special populations and developing support materials for use in web-based, web-enhanced, and blended learning environments.

Future Research

Development and evaluation of distance education programs and materials designed to improve food choices and establish energy balance. Currently designing nutritional informatics and peripherals to accompany online and Internet applications.

Industrial Relevance

Primary author of DINE Healthy, a comprehensive dietary and exercise analysis software program designed to help plan diets and achieve energy balance. The software includes a patented system that quantifies food choice behavior based on United States Department of Agriculture and national standards.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Computer-Aided Instruction, Distance Learning, Exercise, Health and Safety Education, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Or Dietetics, Psychometrics, Sports Medicine.

Additional Terms:

Computer Assisted Instruction, Diet Improvement, Food Choice Behavior, Health Education, Health Informatics, Health Psychometrics, Low Nutritional Literacy, Nutrient Analysis, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Informatics, Physical Activity, Renal Insufficiency Diets, Sport Nutrition.

Memberships

American Association for Health Education
American College of Nutrition
Society for Nutrition Education

Honors and Awards

2008, Engaged Scholars Service, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2008, Tablet Initiative, ITSD, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2005, Appointed Judge for CODiE Awards, Software and Information Industry Association, Washington, DC.
2001, AAHE Professional Service to Health Education Award, American Association for Health Education
2000, Elected Fellow American College of Nutrition, Florida
2000, Teaching With Technology, ITSD, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
1988, Inductee, Hall of Fame West Virginia University

Previous Positions

1984-1999, Professor, University at Buffalo, Health Related Professions, Health Behavioral Sciences
1975-1983, Director of Graduate Studies, University at Buffalo, Health Related Professions, Health Behavioral Sciences
1975-1983, Associate Professor, University at Buffalo, Health Related Professions, Health Behavioral Sciences
1972-1975, Associate Professor, Ball State University, Sciences and Humanities, Physiology and Health Science
1969-1972, Assistant Professor, Ball State University, Sciences and Humanities, Physiology and Health Science

Funding Received

  • American Cancer Society (ACS): Cancer Prevention Nutrition Intervention: Changing the Course 2005, $1,153,389, 2004 to 2005.
  • UNC-Wilmington, Charles L. Cahill Award: Pilot Project for Nutrition Intervention Study with Middle School Students, $1,250, 2001 to 2002.
  • UNC Wilmington - Charles L. Cahill Award 2-13547: Pilot Project for Nutrition Intervention Study with Middle School Students, $2,500, 2000 to 2001.
  • Public Broadcasting System 5-54290: Health Knowledge Database, $16,500, 2000 to 2000.
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 59-3198-5-077: Interactive Nutrition Education and Promotional Strategies, $200,000, 1995 to 1997.
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases R44DK41586: DINE: Drug Database Option, $600,000, 1994 to 1996.
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases R43DK47133: Computerized USDA Food Guide Pyramid, $50,000, 1993 to 1994.
  • National Cancer Institute R43CA57101: Women's Weight Management CAI for Outpatient Settings, $50,000, 1992 to 1993.
  • National Cancer Institute R43CA57100: Consumer-Based Computerized Food Frequency Questionnaire, $50,000, 1992 to 1993.
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute R01HL48064: CAI Weight Management for Low Literacy Populations, $1,100,000, 1992 to 1996.
  • NYS Science and Technology Foundation SBIR 91079: DINE: Food Frequency Option, $24,999, 1991 to 1992.
  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute R44HL34242: DINE Weight Management Program in a Worksite Setting, $500,000, 1991 to 1993.
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases R43DK41586: DINE: Drug Database Option, $50,000, 1990 to 1991.
  • National Institute on Aging R44AG06259: Computerized Nutrition Program for Senior Citizens, $500,000, 1990 to 1992.
  • NYS Science and Technology Foundation SBIR (88) 203: Computerized Nutrition Program for Senior Citizens, $49,940, 1988 to 1989.
  • NYS Science and Technology Foundation SBIR (87) 92: CAI Cardiovascular Health Education for University Students, $49,207, 1987 to 1988.
  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute R44HL35892: Cardiovascular Health Education Software, $500,000, 1986 to 1988.
  • National Institute on Aging R43AG06259: Computerized Nutrition Program for Senior Citizens, $99,880, 1986 to 1986.
  • NYS Science and Technology Foundation SBIR (86) 34: Cardiovascular Health Education Software, $49,976, 1986 to 1986.
  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute R43HL35892: CAI Cardiovascular Health Education for University Students, $49,207, 1985 to 1986.
  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute R43HL34242: Cardiovascular Health Education Software, $49,976, 1985 to 1985.
  • New York State Health Department and The American Heart Association: Your Heart and Its Future Project, $98,000, 1980 to 1984.
  • Board of Cooperative Educational Service, Lancaster, NY 90064: Buffalo Public School Health Demonstration Project, $10,000, 1980 to 1980.
  • American Heart Association, WNY Chapter, Inc. 9332-103817: Development of the Your Heart and Its Future Project, $38,455, 1979 to 1980.
  • National Interagency Council on Smoking and Health: Assertiveness Training and Smoking Education, 1977 to 1978.
  • Eastern Area Alcohol Education and Training Program 50-1932B: Alcohol Instruction Model Replication, $7,350, 1977 to 1977.
  • American Heart Association, Western New York Chapter, Inc. 90064: Heart Health Education Model, $11,410, 1976 to 1977.
  • Lakes Area Regional Medical Program, Inc.: Buffalo General Hospital Ambulatory Outpatient Program, $2,100, 1976 to 1976.
  • Eastern Area Alcohol Education and Training Program 50-1932A: Alcohol Instruction Model Replication, $9,500, 1976 to 1976.
  • National Institutes of Health 72-4295: Dental Health Instruction: An Experimental and Developmental Project, $71,000, 1972 to 1976.
  • University Science Improvement Grant BSU-2161: The Development of a Health Instructional Program for Preschool Disadvantaged Children, $7,500, 1968 to 1969.
  • Appalachian Studies and Development Center: An Experimental Study of the Effects of Direct Health Instruction Upon the Health Behavior of Low and Middle Social Class Students, $7,500, 1968 to 1969.

Publications

  • Dennison, D (2008) Distance Education in a University-based Undergraduate Nutrtion Course, The North Carolina Journal, 43, 13 - 19
  • Hensleigh KE, Eddy JM, Wang MQ, Dennison D, Chaney D (2004) The Impact of a Computerized Dietary Assessment on Nutrition Knowledge, The International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 7 (43-49)
  • Dennison, D & Golaszewski, T, Activated Health Education: The Continued Development and Refinement of an Instructional Model, Journal of School Health, August 2001
  • Dennison, D & Dennison, KF, A Composite Score For Use With The Food Guide Pyramid, American Journal of Health Education, 32(4), 223-228, July 2001
  • Dennison, D, Food Intake of 7th and 8th Grade Students in Rural North Carolina, The North Carolina Journal, 37(1), 26-29, Spring 2001
  • Perko MA & Dennison D, Does This Stuff Work? When Health Educators discuss Dietary Supplements International, Electronic Journal of Health Education, 3(1), 64-68, 2000
  • Dennison D, Dennison, KF, Using the DINE Score to Improve Food Choice Behavior. Eta Sigma Gamma: The Health, Education Monograph Series, 15(3), 1997
  • Dennison D, Health Education Graduate Standards: Expansion of the Framework, Journal of Health Education, 28(2), 68, 1997
  • Dennison KF, Galante D, Dennison D, Golaszewski TG, A One Year Assessment of a Comprehensive Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Overweight Industrial Employees: Lessons Learned, American Journal of Health Education, 27(1), 38-42, 1996
  • Dennison KF, Galante D, Dennison D, Golaszewski TJ, A Preliminary Analysis of a Comprehensive Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Nutrition Program for Overweight Industrial Employees, Worksite Health, 2(1), 42-45, Winter 1995
  • Dennison D, Dennison KF, Pechacek T, Frank-Spohrer GC, DINE: A Next Generation Diet Management and Evaluation System, Journal of Health Education, 26(2), 1-9, 1995
  • Dennison D, Dennison KF, Frank GC, The DINE System: Improving the Food Choices of the Public, Journal of Nutrition Education, 26(2), 87-92, 1992
  • Dennison D, Dennison KF, Ward JY, Wu YW, Satisfaction of senior citizens in a nutrition education program with and without computer-assisted instruction, Journal of Nutrition for The Elderly, 12(1), 15-31, 1992 Abstract
  • Dennison KF, Dennison D, Ward JY, Computerized nutrition program: effect on nutrient intake of senior citizens, Journal of The American Dietetic Association, 91(11), 1431-1433, November 1991 Abstract
  • Dennison D, Health Education in Free Enterprise, Journal of Health Education, 22(2), 132-133, 1991
  • Richardson GE, Buckner WP, Dennison D, Forouzesh M, Minor KR, Nickerson C, Sutherland M, Directions for the Journal of Health Education, Journal of Health Education, 22(1), 4-5, 1991
  • Olson GM, Pellien A, Maroney G, Cummings E, Hill S, Dennison D, Golaszewski T, An Analysis of the Effectiveness of a Low back Health Education Program in an Employee Population, Journal of Health Education, 22(3), 160-165, 1991
  • Dennison D, Dennison KF, McCann S, The Integration of Nutrient and Activity Analysis Software into a Worksite Weight Management Program, Journal of Health Education, 21(6), 4-7, 1990
  • Dennison D, Dennison KF, Nutrient analysis methodology: a review of the DINE developmental literature, Health Education, 20(7), 32-6, December 1989 Abstract
  • Emrich L, Dennison D, Dennison KF, Distribution of Nutritional Data, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 665-670, May 1989
  • Dennison D, Activated Health Education: The Development and Refinement of an Intervention Model, Health Values, 8(2), 18-24, 1984
  • Dennison D, The Use of a Nutrition Database for Patient Education and Service, Computer Talk Directory of Medical Systems, 30-31, 1983
  • Dennison D, Frauenheim K, Izu L, The DINE System: An Innovative Curricular Approach, Journal of Health Education, 14(2), 44-47, 1983
  • Phelps JL, Dennison D, Using Microcomputers for Health Education Research, Journal of Health Education, 13(3), 27, 1982
  • Dennison D, How Many Calories Should You Eat?, Journal of Health Education, 13(1), 53, 1982
  • Dennison D, The DINE System: The Nutritional Plan for Better Health, St Louis, MO: The CV Mosby Co, 198, 1982
  • Wolfgang J, Dennison D, The Effects of a Heart Health Education Workshop, Journal of School Health, 51(5), 356-359, 1981
  • Dennison D, An Alcohol Education Model to Reduce Alcohol-Related Disruptive Behaviors, High School Journal, 64(6), 269-272, 1981
  • Dennison D, The DINE System: For Better Nutrition and Health, Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt, 116, 1981
  • Dennison D, Prevet T, Improving Alcohol-Related Disruptive Behaviors Through Health Instruction, Journal of School Health, 206-208, 1980
  • Dennison D, Golaszewski T, Klick R, Wolfgang J, The Heart Health Profile and The Bogus Pipeline, Journal of Health Education, 33-34, 1980
  • Dennison D, Prevet T, Affleck M, Alcohol and Behavior: An Activated Education Approach, St Louis Mo: The CV Mosby Co, 130, 1980

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