Jaime Gnau

Biography

Jaime Gnau is a clinical assistant professor for Missouri State University’s dietetics program in the Department of Public Health and Sports Medicine. Gnau believes in using evidence-based nutrition research to promote accessible nutrition strategies to improve health and well-being for all. She serves the southwest Missouri community as a registered dietitian nutritionist at MSU Care Clinic on campus. She served as the 2018-2020 southwest regional director for the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

She holds a BS in Dietetics and a MS in Health Promotion and Wellness Management from Missouri State. She's also a certified health education specialist.

Details

Education

• MS, Health Promotion and Wellness Management, 2020, Missouri State University
• Dietetic Internship, 2018, Missouri State University
• BS, Dietetics, 2017, Missouri State University

Teaching

• DTN 240 Introduction to Nutrition
• DTN 306 Computer Applications in Nutrition and Dietetics
• DTN 742 Population Health Practicum  
• DTN 743 Food Service Management Practicum

Professional experience

•  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, MSU Care Clinic

Research and professional interests

• Food insecurity intervention strategies
• Intuitive Eating/Health at Every Size
• Interprofessional strategies to increase student learning and engagement in the clinical setting
• Health promotion program development and implementation

Publication:

• Gnau J, Novik M, Powell S, & Novotny D. Lessons learned about online engagement and implementation of an intuitive eating programme for university employees. Nutrition and Health. April 4, 2022. Available online. 

Awards and honors

• President-elect, Southwest Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2018-June 2019
• Southwest Regional Director, Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2019-June 2021

Areas of Expertise

Media Appearances