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• M.A. in Education/counseling at University of Missouri - St. Louis
• B.A. in Nutrition at Fontbonne University

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Flu season Eating, drinking and lifestyle changes can boost immunity to ward off seasonal flu Nov. 5, 2009 -- Diekman College students looking to stay healthy during flu and exam season need to focus on three very important factors, says a nutritionist at Washington University in St. Louis. "It's really pretty simple," says Connie Diekman, RD, director of University Nutrition and immediate past president of the American Dietetic Association. "There are three key things to think about. No. 1 is hydration. No. 2 is foods and No. 3 is lifestyle issues."

Back-to-school WUSTL experts available for comment on issues children and parents face each fall Aug. 8, 2008 -- Your kid just got beat up by the fifth-grade bully. Or perhaps you aren't sure the lunches are healthy enough for your child to be eating. Maybe you've even noticed a change in your child's behavior after returning to school. Washington University has several experts that can comment on any one of these concerns, as well as many others that arise when children are going ... back to school, whether it's kindergarten, high school or college.

Rising costs High food and fuel prices could affect school lunches this year Aug. 8, 2008 -- Diekman Download With food and fuel costs far above what they were a year ago, school children can expect to see some changes in menu offerings this academic year, says a nutrition expert at Washington University in St. Louis.

Never go to a party hungry Nutritionist offers tips to make it through the New Year without putting on pounds July 17, 2008 -- It's possible to keep your diet intact during the holidays. The holiday season, with all its sweet temptations, will be here before you know it. However, all those holiday parties and office gatherings laden with scrumptious food and drink don't have to mean the end of your weight loss plan. It's still possible to enjoy the bounty and not feel deprived of your favorite holiday dishes, says Connie Diekman, director of University Nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis. Video available.

Eating right Portion control key to keeping holiday weight gain at bay July 14, 2008 -- Interested in keeping the pounds off this holiday season? A nutrition expert at Washington University in St. Louis has some very simple tips for remembering accurate portion sizes, which may be even more important than the food choices you make. Video available.

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Meat, Dairy Won't Up Odds for Breast Cancer U.S. News & World Report online and 8 others Aug. 31, 2009 -- For years, dietary factors have been debated as either boosting or reducing the risk of breast cancer, with research yielding conflicting results. But in the new research, scientists could not conclude that meat, eggs or dairy product intake as an adult raised breast cancer risk. Connie Diekman, a registered dietitian and director of university nutrition at WUSTL comments.

In New York City, Trans Fat Ban Is Working U.S. News & World Report online and 7 others July 21, 2009 -- In December 2006, New York City required that artificial trans fats be phased out of restaurant food, and the mandate was in full effect by November 2008. Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at WUSTL and a past president of the American Dietetic Association, said that banning fats is not enough.

Parental Eating Habits Don't Rub Off on Kids U.S. News & World Report online and 10 others June 5, 2009 -- Parents' eating habits don't seem to influence their children's food choices as much as experts have thought, new research suggests. The findings suggest that other factors, such as peer influence and television viewing, may be more powerful influences. The results are something of a surprise, said Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at WUSTL and past president of the American Dietetic Association.

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Since August 1, 2001 she has been working with Dining Services, the offices of Student Health and Counseling and Health Promotion and Wellness as well as student groups to accomplish these goals. The plan for doing this includes presentations to student groups, distribution of flyers and pamphlets on "Healthy Eating", the Food Guide pyramid, and Vegetarian Eating and seeing students individually in Student Health. In addition to the education component, this semester Center Court, Food Court, Bear's Den and soon Bear Mart have menu items marked that meet a "Wellness" goal. The "Wellness" goal identifies items that are moderate in sodium, less than 30 percent calories from fat, or have healthy fat content for the food item, and have a good variety of overall nutrition.

Future plans call for more nutrition information and assessment for the athletes, developing nutrition information plans for faculty and staff, and providing nutrition information that is more easily accessible. Healthy, well-nourished minds perform better in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the real world. Hopefully the nutrition program on campus will provide the students with the tools they need to develop their "Healthy Eating" plan.