Publications

Books

• Myers, K.B., Meggs, W.J. (2013). The Inflammation Cure Cookbook. Abbott Press. ISBN 978-1-4582-0951-1.
• Heidal, K.B. (2002). The Omega-3 Cookbook.  The University of Nebraska.

Published Manuscripts

• Heidal, K.B., Colby, S.E., Mirabella, G.T., Al-Numair, K.S., & Bertrand,B. (2012).  Cost and Calorie analysis of fast food consumption in college students.  Food and Nutrition Sciences (FNS), 3(942): 946.
• Mutch, K.; Heidal, K.; Gross, K.; Malinauskas, B. Cost-analysis of nutrition support in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. (2011). International Journal of Health Care Quality  Assurance. 22(7): 540-547.
• Trey Howard, Kimberly Heidal, Myung Dong Choi, Ray Kraus, Kristen Boyle, Robert Hickner.  (2011.) Subcutaneous Abdominal Adipose Tissue Lipolysis: The Atkins’ Diet Compared to a  Well-balanced Diet. Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental. 60: 976-981.
• Khalid Al-Numair, Kimberly Barber-Heidal and Abdullah Al-Assaf. (2009). Vitamin B6 Intake and B6 Vitamin Concentrations and Excretion in Blood and Urine of Cigarette Smokers, Water-pipe Smokers and Non-smokers. J. Saudi Soc. for Food and Nutrition. 4(2):15-24.
• Smith, JL; Malinauskas, BM,; Barber-Heidal, K.  (2008). Factors contributing to weight loss, nutrition-related concerns and advice received by adults undergoing cancer treatment. Advances in Medical Sciences. 53(2):198-204.
• Ritter-Gooder, P., Lewis, Nancy M, and Barber-Heidal, Kimberly, Waltz-Hill, Megan.  (2008).  Development and pilot testing of an omega-3 fatty acid food frequency questionnaire. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 21:S43-S49.
• Brenda M. Malinauskas, Courtney L. Rash, Melani W. Duffrin, Kimberly Barber-Heidal, Paul W. Vos. (2008). Are Nutrient Inadequacies Associated with a High Sodium Diet? A Comparison of Dietary Intake among Female College Track Athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 40.
• Rash, C.L.; Malinauskas, B.M.; Duffrin, M.; Barber-Heidal, K.; Vos. P.W.; Overton, R.F. (Winter 2008). Nutrition – related knowledge, attitude, and dietary intake of college track athletes. The Sport Journal.
• Ritter-Gooder, P., Lewis, Nancy M, and Barber-Heidal, Kimberly, Waltz-Hill, Megan.  (2008).  Development and pilot testing of an omega-3 fatty acid food frequency questionnaire. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 21:S43-S49.
• Brenda M Malinauskas, Victor G Aeby, Andrew J Cucchiara, Reginald F Overton, Tracy Carpenter-Aeby and Kimberly Barber-Heidal.  (2007).  A survey of energy drink consumption patterns among college students. Nutrition Journal. 6:35 (31 October 2007).
• M. Montesano, M. W. Duffrin, K. Heidal: Consumer Acceptance of Pizza and Pizza Crust Made  With Whole Wheat Flour and Added Flaxseed. Journal of The American Dietetic Association - J  AMER DIET ASSN. 01/2006; 106(8).
• Al-Numair, Khalid., Barber-Heidal, Kimberly., Al-Assaf, Abdullah and El-Desoky, Gaber. (2007). Water-pipe (Shisha) smoking influences total antioxidant capacity and oxidative stress of healthy Saudi males. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 5:3&4, 17-22.
• Heidal, K.B., Lewis, N., Boeckner, L., & Evans, S.  (2007). Nutrition education intervention increases omega-3 fatty acid intakes in heart patients living in the Midwest.  Journal of Nutrition Research; 27(1):33-37.
• Ritter-Gooder, P., Lewis, Nancy M, and Heidal, Kimberly B. (2006). Validity and reliability of a quantitative food frequency questionnaire measuring N-3 fatty acid intakes in cardiac patients in the rural Midwest. Journal of the American Dietetic Association; 106(8):1251-1255.
• Heidal, K.B., Lewis, N. (2004). Omega-3 fatty acid nutrition education resources.  The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior; 36(4):209-210.
• Lewis, N.M.; Ruud, J.; & Heidal, K.B. (2004). The walnut: A nutritional nut case.  Today’s Dietitian; 6(8):36-39.
• Heidal, K.B., Lewis, N., & Evans, S. (2004). Survey of omega-3 fatty acid intakes and omega-3 food selections in heart patients living in a section of the Midwest.  Nutrition Research; 24:741-747.

Content Advisor

• Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietary Fatty Acids for Healthy Adults (2014) Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: 114(1):136-153.

Abstracts

• Heidal, K.B., Cortright, R., & Goad, T. (2013).  Omega-3 fatty acid intake patterns in Southern obese women.  FASEB.  
• Wall-Bassett, E.D., L. Maddy, I.H. Tharrington, J.L. Macesich, B.M. Harper, K. Heidal, W.E. Pofahl, and S.E. Gordon. Effects of a Low-Fat Diet on the Anti-inflammatory Interleukin Levels of Older Adults. Experimental Biology 2012, San Diego, CA. April, 2012.
• Heidal, K.B., Colby, S., Woods, B., West, S., & Piland, M. (2011).  The Lost Art of Cooking and Generation Y.   Experimental Biology (FASEB).  
• Heidal, K.B., Piland, M., Clodfelter, K., Schmitt, B., & Hickner, R. (2011).  Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption in Children in the Southeast.   Experimental Biology (FASEB).  
• Gordon, S., Heidal, K.B., SHI, R., Macesich, J., & Harper, B. (2011).  Muscle Glycogen Content and the eEF2 Response to Resistance.   Experimental Biology (FASEB).  
• Heidal. K.B., Hickner, B. (2010). Omega-3 fatty acid consumption of lean and obese children ages 8 to 11 living in a community near the east coast of the United States. FASEB.
• Schmitt, B., Heidal, K.B., Hickner, B. Changes in Macronutrient Intake in Prepubescent Children during a 16-week Physical Activity Intervention. Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Baltimore, Maryland, June 1 - 5, 2010. Volume 42:5 Supplement.
• Chris Duffrin, Brenda Malinauskas, Kimberly Heidal, Virginia Carraway-Stage, Sara McLeod. Weight and Alcohol Consumption Among College Students.  Fourth Annual Research Day at the Brody School of Medicine January 21, 2010.
• Bethea, N.; Rosena, A.T.; and Heidal, K.B. (2010). Correlation between Eating and Exercise Habits in College Students at ECU. ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Bunn, J. and Heidal, K.B. (2010). Lessons Learned as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. .ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Piland, M. and Heidal, K.B. (2010). Consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids in children ages 8-11 in Eastern North Carolina.  ECU Graduate Research Forum. 
• Bethea, N.; Rosena, A.T.; and Heidal, K.B. (2010). Correlation between Eating and Exercise Habits in College Students at ECU.  CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Bunn, J. and Heidal, K.B. (2010). Lessons Learned as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant. CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Colby, S.E., Heidal, K.B., Johnson, C., Taft, S., Gross, K. (2009). Influence of Differing Types and Formats of Menu Labeling. FASEB.
• Colby, S.E.,  Johnson, C., Taft, S., Gross, K., Heidal, K.B. (2009). Consumer Attitudes and Practices with Nutrition Labeling in Grocery Stores and on Menus. SNE.
• Duffrin, M., Heidal, K.B., and Malinauskas, B. (2009). Are college students correct at identifying their body weight status?  An investigation of perceived versus medical weight status classification. FASEB.
• Dubose, K., Heidal, K.B., Hickner, B.; Malinauskas, B.  (2009). The relationship between physical activity, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease risk factors in college. Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.
• Heidal, K.B.; Dubose, K., Hickner, B., Al-Numair, K.; Johnson, C.; and Stallings, T. (2009). Stress and Health Status in Male Attorneys. FASEB.
• Heidal, K.B.; Duffrin, M.; Malinauskas, B.; and Al-Numair, K. (2009). Fast Food Consumption of College Students. FASEB.
• Miller, A., Williams, K., Gilchrist, N. and Heidal, K.B. (2009).  Fruit and Vegetable Consumption of College Students at East Carolina University. ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Johnson, C. and Heidal, K.B. (2009). The Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Dietary Choices and Fat Intake in College Students. ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Dixon, W. and Heidal, K.B. (2009). Physical Activity and Dietary Habits Among College Students. ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Eatmon, C. and Heidal, K.B. (2009). A study of the association between fast food and the health and nutrition awareness of college students. ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Johnson, C., Colby, S., and Heidal, K.B. (2009).  Perceptions of nutrition information mandated on menus and caloric intake estimations. ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Miller, A., Williams, K., Gilchrist, N. and Heidal, K.B. (2009). Fruit and Vegetable Consumption of College Students at East Carolina University. CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Johnson, C. and Heidal, K.B. (2009). The Effect of Alcohol Consumption on Dietary Choices and Fat Intake in College Students. CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Dixon, W. and Heidal, K.B. (2009). Physical Activity and Dietary Habits Among College Students. CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Eatmon, C. and Heidal, K.B. (2009).  A study of the association between fast food and the health and nutrition awareness of college students. CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Johnson, C., Colby, S., and Heidal, K.B. (2009). Perceptions of nutrition information mandated on menus and caloric intake estimations. CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Stallings, T. and Heidal, K.B. (2009). Stress and Health Status of Southern Male Attorneys. ECU Graduate Research Forum. 
• Tankard, G., Malinauskas, B. Heidal, K.B. (2009). Cost Analysis of Fast Food Consumption of College Students. ECU Graduate Research Forum. 
• Moore, N.B., Gordon, S., Heidal, K.B. (2009). Response of p70S6K to resistance exercise in fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers of younger versus older men and women. ECU Graduate Research Forum. 
• Duffrin, M., Heidal, K.B., Malinauskas, B., Broughton, K.S., Hickner, B.. (2008). Relationships among omega-3 fatty acids, anthropometrics and biochemical markers in college students. FASEB
• Buechler, A.; Malinauskas, B.; Heidal, K.B..; Duffrin, M.; Duffrin, C. (2008). Are college students correct at identifying their body weight status? An investigation of perceived versus medical weight status classification.  FASEB – San Diego, CA.
• DuBose, K., Barber-Heidal, K., Hickner, B., Malinauskas, B., Broughton, K.S., & Duffrin, M. (2008). The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in College Students. Annual Meeting of the Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Birmingham, AL.
• Barber-Heidal, K., Broughton, K.S., Malinauskis, B., Hickner, R.C., and Duffrin, M.W. (2007). Co-morbidities associated with obesity and the role of omega-3 fatty acid intake in free-living healthy weight, overweight and obese college students.  FASEB.
• Corbett, A. Duffrin, M.W. and Barber-Heidal, K. (2007).  Assessment of food insecurity and its impact on nutrient intake in a college student population.   North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Carey, NC. 
• Overholt, S., Duffrin, M.W. and Barber-Heidal, K. (2007).  Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population (follow up study).  North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Carey, NC. 
• Corbett, A. Duffrin, M.W. and Barber-Heidal, K. (2007).  Assessment of food insecurity and its impact on nutrient intake in a college student population.  ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Overholt, S., Duffrin, M.W. and Barber-Heidal, K. (2007).  Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population (follow up study).  ECU Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Corbett, A. Duffrin, M.W. and Barber-Heidal, K. (2007).  Assessment of food insecurity and its impact on nutrient intake in a college student population.  CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Overholt, S., Duffrin, M.W. and Barber-Heidal, K. (2007).  Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population (follow up study).  CHE Undergraduate Research Forum. 
• Broughton, K.S., Hahn, B.L., Ross, E.C., Barber-Heidal, K. (2008). The Influence of Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) on Rat Ovulation. FASEB.
• Barber-Heidal, K. (2007) Co-morbidities Associated with Obesity and the Role of Omega-3 Fatty acid Intake in Free-Living Healthy Weight, Overweight and Obese College Students. FASEB
• Heidal, K.B.; Lewis, N.M.; Evans, S.; Boeckner, L. (2006). The effects of a nutrition education program on omega-3 fatty acid consumption of heart patients living in the Midwest. FASEB
• Overholt, S.; Heidal, K.; and Duffrin, M. (2005).  Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population.  College of Human Ecology Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum. 
• Mooring, C.; Eakin, A.; Duffrin, M.; and Heidal, K.B. (2005).  Assessment of fiber intake in a college student population.  College of Human Ecology Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum. 
• Montesano, M.; Duffrin, M.; and Heidal, K.B. (2005).  Consumer acceptance of pizza crust made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour.  College of Human Ecology Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum. 
• Corbett, A.; Duffrin, M. and Heidal, K.B. (2005).  Consumer acceptance of chocolate chip cookies made with flaxseed.  College of Human Ecology Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum. 
• Montesano, M.; Duffrin, M., and Heidal, K.B. (2005).  Consumer acceptance of pizza crust made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour.  North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Winston Salem, NC. 
• Corbett, A.; Duffrin, M. and Heidal, K.B. (2005).  Consumer acceptance of chocolate chip cookies made with flaxseed.  North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Winston Salem, NC. 
• Montesano, M.; Duffrin, M.; and Heidal, K.B. (2005).  Consumer acceptance of pizza crust made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour.  American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting.  Honolulu, Hawaii. 
• Lewis, N., Heidal, K.B. (2003).  Serum DHA Increases with Inclusion of One Omega-3 Enriched Egg in the Diet. FASEB.
• The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (2002).  Perspectives and Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners by Graduate Students at Two Small State Universities in Western North Carolina. February, Vol 75(2):387S.
• The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (2002).  Assessment of an Advanced Practice Web-Based Nutrition Course.  February, Vol 75(2):386S.

Works In Progress

• Myers, K.B., Barnes, M. (2014). Cost Analysis of Gluten Containing and Regular Packaged Food Items at Three Shopping Venues.
• Myers, K.B., Knauss, C. (2014). Cost Comparison of Common Foods for a Traditional Diet versus an Organic Diet.
• Myers, K.B., Kay, L. (2014). Cost Analysis of Food Items Containing Vitamin D.
• Colby, S., Myers, K.B.  Frequency and Type of Food Messages on Television. Appetite.
• Myers, K.B., Cortright, R., Hickner, R. & Goad, T. Dietary Omega-3 Intakes in Southern African American and Caucasian Women. Revision under 2nd review to Ecology of Food and Nutrition.
• Meggs, W., Horinko, K., Myers, K.B. 2014. Obese Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department: dietary, lifestyle, environmental assessments and interventions.
• Soars, A., Colby, S.E., Ivanescu, A.E and Myers, K.B. Relationship of Breastfeeding and Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Pediatric Patients.

Selected Collaborations & Grants

• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Obese Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department: dietary, lifestyle, environmental assessments and interventions.
• USDA/CREES/NRI Integrated. "Development of a Randomized Trial Guided by the Process of PRECEDE-PROCEED for Prevention of Excessive Weight Gain in Communities of Young Adults" NC 1028, Kendra Kattelmann (PI).  $1,499,270- Awarded Fall 2009-2013
• Sarah Colby (PI), Kimberly Heidal (Project Coordinator) East Carolina University Subcontract- $72,395.
• Aramark/Janelia Farm Research Center (Co-PI) “Janelia Farm Nutrition Service”
  East Carolina University, Kimberly Heidal (PI)$24,901- Awarded Fall 2008.
• NIH – R01 Robert Hickner (PI), Kimberly Heidal (Investigator) Reduction in CVD risk in children by physical activity, $1,100,000.  2006-2011.
• The impact of college life on blood lipids, fat intake and overweight and obesity. University start-up. Amount funded $9000.00.
• The impact of college life on blood lipids, fat intake, overweight and obesity.  College of Human Ecology at East Carolina University, Fall 2005.  Amount funded $4,000.00.