Food Science and Nutrition
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Update on whole grains research.
Joanne L. Slavin, PhD, RDN Joanne is a professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, She teaches Advanced Human Nutrition, a writing intensive course twice yearly. With the help of current and former graduate students (n=95), she has authored more than 350 scientific articles on dietary fiber, carbohydrates, whole grains, protein, snacking, gut health, brain health, and sustainable agriculture. Joanne was a member of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) She is a a member of numerous scientific societies, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Dr. Slavin has given more than 400 scientific presentations around the world Dr. Slavin grew up on a 119 acre farm in Walworth, Wisconsin which she owns and manages She has BS, MS, and PhD degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a Registered Dietitian (RDN)