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Name: Michael Zanovec, MS
Title: Research Associate
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Department: School of Human Ecology
Organization: LSU AgCenter
Address 1: 256 Knapp Hall
Address 2: Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone Number: (225) 578-0797
Fax Number: (225) 578-4443

Education/Training

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Masters of Science in Human Nutrition and Food, May 2008

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, December 2004

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY (ISCD)
Certified Densitometry Technologist (CDT), July 2007

Areas of Specialization/Research
  • Exercise
  • Body composition assessment
  • Osteoporosis and bone health
  • Childhood obesity prevention
Professional Experience

LSU AgCenter
Research Associate, August 2007 - present

LSU AgCenter
Smart Bodies Research Associate, February 2005 - August 2007

Awards/Grants
  • Larry and Barbara Chachere Endowed Fellowship, 2007 - 2008
  • Harvey F. Lewis Travel Award, 2006
Publications/Presentations/Patents

Publications:

Lakkakula, AP, M Zanovec, L Silverman, E Murphy, & G Tuuri (2008). Black children with high preferences for fruits and vegetables are at less risk of being at risk of overweight or overweight. JADA (in press). 

Lakkakula, A, G Tuuri, M Zanovec, A Guarino, & M Solmon (2007). Evaluating the Effectiveness of a BMI Health Report: Are parents aware of their child’s weight status? LAHPERD Journal, 70(2):15-20.

Holston, DM, MT Zanovec & EP Murphy. (2007). Smart Bodies: An Educational Campaign to make Louisiana Children More Active, Healthier, Louisiana Agriculture, 50(1): 10-12.

Abstracts:

Zanovec, M
, & G Tuuri (2008). Physical activity surveillance data of college students using the IPAQ. MSSE, (in press).

Zanovec, M, LG Johnson & G Tuuri (2007). Can Self-Reported Physical Activity Improve the Prediction of Body Fatness in University Students? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(5):S374.

Johnson, LG, G Tuuri, MA Solmon, & M Zanovec (2007). Examining the Relationship Between Perceptions of the Physical Environment and Percentage of Body Fat Estimated From Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78(1): A-29.

Briscoe, J, G Tuuri, T Zhang, M Zanovec, S Damann, L Johnson, and M Solmon (2007). Examining the Relationship between Bone Quality, Restrained Eating, and Physical Activity in Female Caucasian Students? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(5):S438.

Moore, DS, M Solmon, G Tuuri, L Silverman, M Zanovec, A Guarino, H Roy, and EP Murphy (2007). A Comparison of Children’s Physical Activity Levels During School and Out-of-School Activities. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39(5):S490.

Johnson, LG, G Tuuri, B Peterson, L Daray, M Zanovec, M Solmon. (2006). Gender-specific discrepancies between measured and self-reported weight and body mass index in university students. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38:S312.

Davis, N, N Khan, M Zanovec, T Toston, J LeBas, G Tuuri, JM Loftin. (2006). Fracture risk assessment in African American women using quantitative ultrasound of the os calcis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38:S352.

Lakkakula, A, G Tuuri, M Zanovec, P Monroe, A Guarino, M Solmon, E Murphy, H Roy. (2006). Evaluation of the effectiveness of a body mass index-for-age percentile health report in raising parent awareness of their child’s weight status. Obesity, 14:A250.

Presentations:

"Body composition, nutrition, and physical activity." Presented at LAHPERD 2007 Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.

“A Formal Investigation of Smart Bodies: a three-component nutrition and physical activity intervention designed to promote child wellness and prevent childhood obesity.”

Presented at the following conferences:

  • 21st Century Families Conference in Little Rock, AR, April 17-19, 2007.
  • Louisiana Department of Education 2006 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • 4-H 2006 Annual Conference, Monroe, LA.
  • LAHPERD 2006 Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, November 3, 2006.
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