Assistant Professor

Biographical Information

Dr. Taylor is researcher and educator in the Medical Dietetics Division in the School of Allied Medical Professions. His research interests include health promotion and chronic disease prevention through healthy lifestyles.  He serves as an Evidence Analyst for the American Dietetic Association’s Evidence Based Guides for Practice. He also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several professional journals.  

Degrees & Credentials

·         Ph.D. in Human Environmental Sciences, Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University

·         M.S. in Family Relations and Human Development with an emphasis in Human Nutrition, Arizona State University

·         B.S. in Dietetics, Bowling Green State University

Professional Memberships

·         American Dietetic Association
†  Research Dietetic Practice Group
†  Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Dietetic Practice Group

·         Ohio Dietetic Association

·         Columbus Dietetic Association

National Honors

·         Advanced Training Institute in Health Behavior Theory, National Cancer Institute, 2006 

·         National Institutes of Health, Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral Interventions, 2005

·         Dannon Institute, Nutrition Leadership Institute, 2005

·         Kappa Omicron Nu, Omicron Nu Research Fellowship, 2003

·         American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarship, 2001-2003
† Loyal E Horton Scholarship, 2001-2002
† Campbell Soup Corporate Scholarship, 2002-2003

·         American Dietetic Association Research Dietetic Practice Group Graduate Student Research Paper Award, 1999

Leadership

·         Ad hoc reviewer for the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2000-present

·         Ad hoc reviewer for the Preventing Chronic Disease, 2003-present

·         Ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2004-present

·         Ad hoc reviewer for the American Journal of Health Behavior, 2005-present

·         Ad hoc reviewer for the British Journal of Nutrition, 2005-present

·         USDA Human Nutrition Ad Hoc Research Reviewer

·         American Dietetic Association Research Dietetic Practice Group Secretary, 2005-present

·         American Dietetic Association Position "Role of the Dietetics Professionals in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs" Reviewer, 2005

·         American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference & Exhibition, Research Abstract Reviewer, 2005

Peer Reviewed Publications

·         Taylor CA, Keim KS, Gilmore AC, Van Delinder JL, Parker SP. Most commonly consumed foods in Native American women.  Am J Health Behav. In Press

·         Evans KE, Taylor CA. An ecological research approach to understanding the incidence of osteoporosis in elderly Hispanic women.  Rad Tech. 2006;77(6):451-9.

·         Taylor CA, Keim KS, Fuqua DR, Johnson CA. Keeping the Balance Diabetes Assessment Tool:  Development and testing of an assessment tool for diabetes prevention in Native Americans. Prev Chronic Dis  [serial online]. 2005 Oct [Sept 15, 2005].  Available from: URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/oct/05_0015.htm.

·         Taylor CA, Keim KS, Gilmore AC. Nutritional impact of core and secondary foods on diet quality in Native American women. J Am Diet Assoc. 2005;105:413-419.

·         Hampl JS, Taylor CA, Johnston CS. Vitamin C deficiency and depletion in the United States: the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988 to 1994. Am J Public Health. 2004;94:870-875.

·         Hampl JS, Wharton CM, Taylor CA, Winham DM, Block JA, Hall R. Primetime television impacts adolescents' impressions of body weight, sex appeal, and food and beverage consumption. Nutr Bull. 2004;29:92-98.

·         Nicklas TA, Hampl JS, Taylor CA, Thompson VJ. Monounsaturated fatty acid Intake by children and adults:  Temporal Trends and Sociodemographic Differences. Nutr Rev. 2004;62:132-141.

·         Taylor CA, Keim KS, Van Delinder JL, Parker SP.  Social and cultural barriers to diabetes prevention in American Indian women. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online].2004 Apr [March 22, 2004].  Available from: URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2004/apr/03_0017.htm.

·         Hampl JS, Heaton CLB, Taylor CA. Snacking patterns influence energy intakes but not body mass index. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2003;16:3-11.

·         Sasser K, Contreras M, Taylor C, Gates G. Health and nutrition status of elderly food stamp participants. J Nutr Elderly. 2002;22:1-14.

·         Hampl JS, Taylor CA, Booth CL. Differences in dietary patterns of non-smoking adults married to smokers versus non-smokers. Am J Health Promot. 2001;16:1-6.

·         Johnston CS, Taylor CA, Hampl JS. More Americans are eating ‘5 A Day’ but intakes of dark green and cruciferous vegetables remain low. J Nutr. 2000;130:3063-3067.

·         Taylor CA, Hampl JS, Johnston CS. Low intakes of vegetables and fruits, especially citrus fruits, lead to inadequate vitamin C intakes among adults. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2000;54:573-578.

·         Hampl JS, Taylor CA, Johnston CS. Intakes of vitamin C, vegetables, and fruits: which schoolchildren are at risk? J Am Coll Nutr. 1999;18:582-590.

·         Taylor CA, Hampl JS, Schnepf MI. Biographical Article: Hazel Metz Fox (1921-1989). J Nutr. 1999;129:1091-1093.  (Editor reviewed)

Publications in Review

·         Robertson LJ, Taylor CA. Predictors of student persistence. Rev Higher Ed.

·         Williams KJ, Taylor CA, Lawson RF, Wolf KN, Crespo R. Cultural perceptions of weight in rural Appalachian youth.  Prev Chronic Dis.

Professional Presentations

·         Melgar-Quinonez HR, Taylor CA. Inseguridad alimentaria y Obesidad (Food Insecurity and Obesity). International Seminar: Transición nutricional: alcances y limitaciones del modelo (Nutritional Transition: achievements and limitations). Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana – Campus Xochimilco, November 24-25, 2005, Mexico City, Mexico.

·         Obesity, Diabetes and the Quest for Prevention. Ohio State University Extension Service: Dining with Diabetes Teleconference. February, 2005. Columbus, Ohio.

·         The Model Project: Applying Research to Improve Practice. American Dietetic Association Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Area V Annual Meeting. April, 2005. Indianapolis, IN.

·         Current Diabetes Research and the Quest for Prevention. Ohio Nutrition Council. December, 2004. Columbus, Ohio.

·         Original Contribution at American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, TX, 2003

·         Original Contribution at American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, Denver, CO, 2000

·         Original Contribution at Arizona Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, 2000

·         Report at the Research Dietetic Practice Group Breakfast, American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Atlanta, GA, 1999

Resource Generation

·         Taylor CA, Wolf KN, Williams KJ. Cultural Perceptions of Rural Appalachian Youth and Their Caregivers. 8/1/06-7/31/06. Ohio State Area Health Education Center Grants Program. Competetive. Funded. $5,000.

·         Evans KD, Taylor CA, Ashcraft C. Providing targeted osteoporosis education for young urban Hispanic women in Franklin County. 8/1/06-7/31/06. Ohio State Area Health Education Center Grants Program. Competetive. Funded. $5,000.

·         Melgar-Quinonez HR, Taylor CA. Choice food pantry: Community feedback, improvement and dissemination. 9/1/2005-6/30/2006. OSU Extension CARES. Competitive. Funded. $7,500.

·         Wolf KN, Chiasera J, Clutter J, Harris L, Mulligan K, Taylor C, Varekojis S. Examining the Relationship between Obesity and the Incidence of Diabetes, Asthma and Cardiovascular Disease in Ohio’s Youth via National, Regional and State Data Set Exploration using SPSS and SUDAAN Statistical Software..  Youth Physical Activity & Chronic Disease Research Network: Data Exploration Seed Grants.  Competitive.  Funded: $10,000.

·         Taylor CA. Kappa Omicron Nu, Omicron Nu Research Fellowship. 2003 Competitive. Funded: $2,000.

·         Taylor CA. Robberson Oklahoma State University Foundation fund. Robberson Summer Research Fellowship. 2003, Competitive. Funded: $2,000

Contact Information

·         Office:    306A Atwell Hall

·         Phone:    (614) 688-7972

·         Fax:        (614) 292-0210

·         email:     chris.taylor@osumc.edu