Janet K. Grommet

  Assc Professor
  Department: Health and Nutrition Sciences
  Location: 4123 Ingersoll Hall
  Phone: 718-951-5026
  Fax: 718-951-4670

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Education:
Ph.D., Michigan State University - 1978 (Human Nutrition)

M.S., Michigan State University - 1972 (Human Nutrition (major); Mammalian Physiology (minor))

B.S., University of Illinois - 1970 (Human Resources/Family Studies, Nutrition (emphasis area))

Areas of Expertise:
Research focuses on improving the effectiveness of clinical nutrition services, particularly in chronic disease management. Work has included psychometric testing of an assessment instrument for dietary management of type 2 diabetes based on "stages of change" model of behavioral change. Related work includes examining the continuum of care in delivering nutrition services as well as assessing the professional preparation for nutrition counseling, additional factors impacting effectiveness.

Books and Publications
Grommet JK , editor. Interim Report, Brooklyn College Master of Public Health Program. Wasington, DC: Council on Education for Public Health Education; 2008. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2008

Rouder C and Grommet JK. Program Assessment Report, Brooklyn College Didactic Program in Dietetics. Chicago, IL.: American Dietetic Association, Commision on Accreditation for Dietetic Education; 2007. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2007

Schnoll R and Grommet JK. Program Assessment Report, Brooklyn College Dietetic Internship. Chicago, IL: American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education; 2007. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2007

Grommet JK, Grommet EK. Not ready to dismiss the scientific method. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2004;36(5):226. [In response to Buchanan J. Two models for defining the relationship between theory and practice in nutrition education: Is the scientific method meeting our needs? J Nutr Educ Behav. 2004;36(3):146-154.] (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2004

Grommet JK, Shwide-Slavin C. Validity and reliability testing of a stages of change instrument for type 2 diabetes. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2004;36(suppl 1):S27. (Books and Publications: Abstract) 2004

Grommet JK. Enhancing effectiveness and assessing cost-effectiveness of nutrition education interventions. Health Educ Mongr. 1998;15(3):15-21. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1998

Grommet JK. Chapter 13 Weight Management: Framework for Changing Dietary Behavior. In: Dalton S, ed. Obesity and Weight Control: The Health Professional's Guide to Understanding and Practice. Rockville, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc.; 1997:332-347. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1997

Grommet JK and Jemmott JM. Chapter 19 Impact of Low Calorie Foods on Nutrition Education. In Low Calorie Foods Handbook. In: Altschul AM, ed.. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker Inc.; 1993:385-401. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1993

Grommet JK. Chapter 7 Assessment of the Obese Person. In: Frankle RT, Yang M-U, eds. Obesity and Weight Control: The Health Professional's Guide to Understanding and Treatment. Rockville, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc.; 1988:111-132. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1988

Grommet JK. Summary and comment: the effect of repeated cycles of weight loss and regain in rats. Diabetes Spectrum. 1988;1(1):47-48.
(Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1988

Altschul AM, Atkinson RL, Blackburn BL, Grommet JK, Weinsier RL, Simopoulos AP, VanItallie TV, and Hauser J. Proposed guidelines for professional weight control programs. Proceedings Fourth International Congress on Obesity, New York, NY, October 5-8, 1983.
(Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1983

Grommet JK and Altschul AM. Chapter 4 Sodium: An Etiologic Factor in Hypertension. In: Weininger J, Briggs G, eds. Nutrition Update. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 1983:55-78. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1983

Altschul AM and Grommet JK. Food choices for lowering sodium intake. Hypertension. 1982;4(suppl III): III 116-120. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1982

Altschul AM, Ayers WR, Grommet JK, and Slotkoff L. Chapter: Salt Sensitivity. In: Beers RF, Bassett EF, eds. Nutritional Factors: Modulating Effects on Metabolic Processes. New York, NY: Raven Press; 1981:45-62. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1981

Altschul AM, Ayers WR, Grommet JK, and Slotkoff L. Salt sensitivity in experimental animals and man. Inter J Obesity. 1981;5(suppl 1):27-38. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1981

Ayers WR, Grommet JK, Fediuk ME, and Altschul AM. Severe caloric restriction (letter). Am J Clin Nutr. 1981;34(12):2855-2856. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 1981

Altschul AM and Grommet JK. Sodium intake and sodium sensitivity. Nutr Rev. 1980; 38(12):393-402. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1980

Grommet JK. Chapter 3 Cardiovascular Changes in Obesity. In: Schemmel R, ed. Nutrition, Physiology, and Obesity. West Palm Beach, FL: CRC Press, Inc.; 1980:39-49. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1980

Altschul AM and Grommet JK. Chapter 49 The American Food Scene: Food Choices and Affluent Malnutrition. In : Bray G, ed. Recent Advances in Obesity Research II. London, UK: Newman Publishing LTD; 1978:461-467. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1978

Awards, Honors and Fellowships
McChesney R and Grommet JK. Visual Technology Equipment (e.g., ProScope, HR, Bodelin Technologies, Lake Oswego, OR; FlexCam, USB, Irvine, CA), Competitive application for technology equipment. Student Technology Fund, Brooklyn College, $1, 800, approval pending. (Grants and Fellowships) 2008

Michigan State University, College of Human Ecology, Outstanding Alumni (Awards and Honors) 1996

Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Grommet JK. "Specialized Credentials for Health Care Professionals in Diabetes." Greater New York Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), Public Health Leadership Conference, 3rd annual, Brooklyn, NY. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2008

Falsia C, Grommet JK, Beeber C. Dietary methodology as a component of psychometric testing of a "stages of change" assessment instrument for type 2 diabetes. Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students, Atlanta, GA. Nov, 2005. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005

Professional Leadership
American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), Professsional Development Committee (national), 2005-2007 (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2007

American Dietetic Assocation (ADA), Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group, Committee on Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance in Diabetes Care (national), 2005-2007 (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2007

American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), Residency Task Force (national), 2005-2006 (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2006

Pedagogical Achievements
Re-certified (5 yrs) as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) by written examination administered by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (Arlington, Heights, IL). 2008

Other Professional Activities
Brooklyn College, Council on Academic Policy/Personnel and Budget Commitee, 2006-present 2008

Brooklyn College, Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences, Appointments Committee, 2006-present 2008

Brooklyn College, Faculty Council's Committee on Master Planning, Educational Policy, and Budget, 2006-present 2008

Brooklyn College, Faculty Council, 2006-present 2008

City University of New York - Food and Nutrition (CUNY-FAN) Council, 2001-present 2008

Workshop participant. American Council on Education (ACE), Workshop for Division and Department Chairs and Deans (3 days), Washington, DC 2007

Brooklyn College, Faculty Council's Committee on Graduate Admissions and Standards, 2005-2006 2006