Janet Grommet

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

"Interim Report, Brooklyn College Master of Public Health Program," editor. Council on Education for Public Health Education. Washington, D.C. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2008

Rouder, C. and J.K. Grommet. "Program Assessment Report, Brooklyn College Didactic Program in Dietetics." Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education. American Dietetic Assocation. Chicago, 2007. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2007

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

Grommet, J.K. and C. Shwide-Slavin. "Validity and Reliability Testing of a Stages of Change Instrument for Type 2 Diabetes." Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior 36 (suppl 1): S27. (Books and Publications: Abstract) 2004

Grommet, J.K. and E.K. Grommet. "Not Ready to Dismiss the Scientific Method." Journal of Nutrtion Education & Behavior 36.5: 226. (In response to J. Buchanan, "Two Models for Defining the Relationship Between Theory and Practice in Nutrition Education: Is the Scientific Method Meeting Our Needs?" Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior 36.3: 146-54.) (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2004

"Enhancing Effectiveness and Assessing Cost-Effectiveness of Nutrition Education Interventions." Health Education Monographs 15.3: 15-21. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1998

"Weight Management: Framework for Changing Dietary Behavior." Obesity and Weight Control: The Health Professional's Guide to Understanding and Practice. Ed. S. Dalton. Rockville, Md.: Aspen Publishers, Inc. 332-47. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1997

Grommet, J.K. and J.M. Jemmott. "Impact of Low Calorie Foods on Nutrition Education." Low Calorie Foods Handbook. Ed. A.M. Altschul. New York: Marcel Dekker Inc. 385-401. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1993

"Assessment of the Obese Person." Obesity and Weight Control: The Health Professional's Guide to Understanding and Treatment. Eds. R.T. Frankle and M.-U. Yang. Rockville, Md.: Aspen Publishers, Inc. 111-32. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1988

"Summary and Comment: The Effect of Repeated Cycles of Weight Loss and Regain in Rats." Diabetes Spectrum 1.1: 47-48. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1988

Altschul, A.M., R.L. Atkinson, B.L. Blackburn, J.K. Grommet, R.L. Weinsier, A.P. Simopoulos, T.V. VanItallie and J. Hauser. "Proposed Guidelines for Professional Weight Control Programs." Proceedings of the Fourth International Congress on Obesity, New York, N.Y., October 5-8, 1983.
(Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1983

Grommet, J.K. and A.M. Altschul. "Sodium: An Etiologic Factor in Hypertension." Nutrition Update. Eds. J. Weininger and G. Briggs. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 55-78. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1983

Altschul, A.M. and J.K. Grommet. "Food Choices for Lowering Sodium Intake." Hypertension 4 (suppl III) (III): 116-20. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1982

Altschul, A.M., W.R. Ayers, J.K. Grommet and L. Slotkoff. "Salt Sensitivity in Experimental Animals and Man." International Journal of Obesity 5 (suppl 1): 27-38. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1981

Altschul, A.M., W.R. Ayers, J.K. Grommet and L. Slotkoff. "Salt Sensitivity." Nutritional Factors: Modulating Effects on Metabolic Processes. Eds. R.F. Beers and E.F. Bassett. New York: Raven Press. 45-62. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1981

Ayers, W.R., J.K. Grommet, M.E. Fediuk and A.M. Altschul. "Severe Caloric Restriction" letter. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 34.12: 2855-56. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 1981

"Cardiovascular Changes in Obesity." Nutrition, Physiology, and Obesity. Ed. R. Schemmel. West Palm Beach, Fla.: CRC Press, Inc. 39-49. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1980

Altschul, A.M. and J.K. Grommet. "Sodium Intake and Sodium Sensitivity." Nutrition Reviews 38.12: 393-402. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1980

Altschul, A.M. and J.K. Grommet. "The American Food Scene: Food Choices and Affluent Malnutrition." Recent Advances in Obesity Research II. Ed. G. Bray. London: Newman Publishing Ltd. 461-67. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1978

Awards, Honors and Fellowships

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

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

Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums

"Specialized Credentials for Health Care Professionals in Diabetes." Third Annual Public Health Leadership Conference. Greater New York Society for Public Health Education. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2008

Falsia, C., J.K. Grommet and C. Beeber. "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, November. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2005

Professional Leadership

Committee on Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance in Diabetes Care (national), Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group, American Dietetic Assocation, 2005-07. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2007

Professsional Development Committee (national), American Association of Diabetes Educators, 2005-07. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2007

Residency Task Force (national), American Association of Diabetes Educators, 2005-06. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2006

Pedagogical Achievements

Recertified as certified diabetes educator (for five years) by written examination administered by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators. Arlington Heights, Ill. 2008

Other Professional Activities

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

City University of New York - Food and Nutrition Council, 2001-present. 2008

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

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

Faculty Council, Brooklyn College, 2006-present. 2008

Participant, Workshop for Division and Department Chairs and Deans, American Council on Education, Washington, D.C., three days. 2007

Committee on Graduate Admissions and Standards, Faculty Council, Brooklyn College, 2005-06. 2006