University of Florida

Wendy J. Dahl,  PhD RD FDC

Wendy J. Dahl, Ph.D.

Education

2005   Ph.D.              Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan
1994   M.Sc.              Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan
1993   B.Ed.              Education, University of Saskatchewan
1988   B.S.HEc.          Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Saskatchewan

Research Interests

Dr. Wendy Dahl is new to our department. In recent years, her research has focused on the development and sensory evaluation of foods fortified with isolated fiber sources, the efficacy and effectiveness of functional fiber fortification, and prebiotic fiber and probiotic therapy in GI disease. In addition, Dr. Dahl has collaborated on a number of research projects related to malnutrition in institutionalized elderly.

Examples of recent research projects include:

  • Prebiotic effects of chickpeas in healthy human subjects.
  • The effect of probiotics on the prevention of diarrhea, quality of life and symptoms in adults receiving antibiotic therapy.
  • Micronutrient-fortified pureed foods on nutrient intakes and serum vitamin levels in long-term care residents with dysphagia.
  • Inulin supplementation on relapse rates and disease activity index scores in patients with pouchitis.
Pea hull fibre fortification of cereal-based foods and inulin supplementation on pediatric constipation and quality of life.

Classes Taught

TBA

Extension Interests

Prior to her arrival at UF, Dr. Dahl provided consultation to industry and health care facilities regarding food applications for functional fiber sources, product development and textural standards for texture-modified foods, and the nutrition and menu standards for long term care facilities. Dr. Dahl’s UF extension program is currently under development.

Selected Publications

N. Leydon, W.J. Dahl. 2008. Improving the nutritional status of long term care residents. Journal of
       Health Services Research & Policy. In press.

       W.J. Dahl, S.J. Whiting, R.T. Tyler, 2007. Protein content of pureed diets: implications for planning.
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, 68(2), 99-102.

       J. Dunne, W.J. Dahl. 2007. A novel solution is needed to correct low nutrient intakes in long-term care residents. Nutrition Reviews, 65(3), 135-138.

       N. Haskey, W.J. Dahl. 2006. Synbiotic therapy: A promising new adjunctive therapy for ulcerative colitis.  Nutrition Reviews, 64(3), 132-138.

       W.J. Dahl, E.A. Lockert, A.L. Cammer, S.J. Whiting. 2005.  Effects of flax fiber on laxation and
glycemic response in healthy volunteers. J Med Food, 8(4), 508-511.

       W.J. Dahl, S.J. Whiting, T.M. Isaac, S.J. Weeks, C.J. Arnold. 2005. The effects of thickened
beverages fortified with inulin on beverage acceptance, gastrointestinal function and calcium
retention in institutionalized adults.  Nutrition, 21(3), 308-311.

       W.J. Dahl, S.J. Whiting, A.D. Healey, G.A. Zello, S.L. Hildebrandt. 2003. Increased stool frequency and fecal output occurs when finely processed pea hull fiber is added to usual foods consumed by elderly long term care residents. JADA, 103, 1199-1202.

           

 

Contact Information

359 Food Science and Human Nutrition Building
P.O. BOX 110370
Newell Drive
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl 32611-0370
Email:wdahl@ufl.edu