Experience and Interests

Professional

• Professor, Nutritional Sciences, School of Health Promotion and Human Development, UW-Stevens Point (2011-present)
• Associate Professor, tenured, Nutritional Sciences, School of Health Promotion and Human Development, UW-Stevens Point (2004-2011)
• Assistant Professor, Nutritional Sciences, School of Health Promotion and Human Development, UW-Stevens Point (1999-2004)
• Consulting Nutritionist (1992-present)

Research

• Dietetics education in food security and sustainability
• collaborative community development
• sustainability and resiliency in food and water systems

Presentations and Publications

Publications

• Steinmetz J, “Nutrition Education” In: The Sage Encyclopedia of Food Issues, Ken Albala, Editor, Sage Publishers, 2015.
• Steinmetz J, “Food Pyramids and National Dietary Recommendations.” In: The Sage Encyclopedia of Food Issues, Ken Albala, Editor, Sage Publishers, 2015.
• Steinmetz J, “Cholesterol, LDL and HDL” In:, The Sage Encyclopedia of Food Issues Ken Albala, Editor, Sage Publishers, 2015.
• Steinmetz J. “An Ethnographic and Culinary Introduction to the Farmers’ Market and Seasonal Food.” In Harmon A, Wharton C, Sarjahani A, et al. editors. Teaching Food Systems and Sustainability in Nutrition Education and Dietetic Training: Lessons for Educators. 2013.
• Steinmetz J, Wavrunek K, Clausen D. “Assessment of Sustainability Using the Green Seal Standards in Small and Large University Food Service Management Systems” Wisconsin Dietetic Association Annual Conference, 2011.

Published Book

Steinmetz, Jasia. Eat Local. Simple Steps to Enjoy Real, Healthy & Affordable Food. California: New World Publishing, 2011. 

In the News

Cafe in ‘Your Town’ Stevens Point helps keep community healthy