Virginia Carraway Stage

Also known as: Virginia Carraway-Stage; Virginia Carraway

Dr. Virginia C. Stage is a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Education & Behavior Specialist, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Human Sciences at NC State University. From the kitchen to the classroom, Dr. Stage’s mission is to empower early childhood teachers and families with evidence-based strategies to improve children’s dietary quality through early education, exposure, and access to healthy foods. Over the years, she has worked with 300+ P-8 teachers nationwide on how to improve food and nutrition learning environments in school settings using qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. She also has experience writing and developing integrative nutrition education curricular resources and collaborating with P-8 upper-level administration, teachers, and students.

Works (55)

Updated: April 22nd, 2024 07:45

2024 article

Height and Weight Measurement and Communication With Families in Head Start: Developing a Toolkit and Establishing Best Practices

Tovar, A., Fischbach, S. R., Miller, M. E., Guseman, E. H., Stage, V. C., Wentzell, B., … Sisson, S. B. (2024, April 3). CHILDHOOD OBESITY, Vol. 4.

By: A. Tovar *, S. Fischbach*, M. Miller *, E. Guseman *, V. Stage n , B. Wentzell*, S. Benjamin-Neelon *, J. Hoffman*, M. Beltran*, S. Sisson *

author keywords: early care and education; child care; health communication; anthropometrics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 15, 2024

2023 article

Associations between food and beverage purchases and skin carotenoids among diverse small food retail store customers

Dixon, J., Stage, V. C., Truesdale, K. P., Wu, Q., Kolasa, K., Haynes-Maslow, L., … Jilcott Pitts, S. (2023, August 7). PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, Vol. 8.

By: J. Dixon *, V. Stage n , K. Truesdale*, Q. Wu, K. Kolasa*, L. Haynes-Maslow* , J. Mcguirt *, S. Jilcott Pitts

author keywords: Skin carotenoids; Healthy purchases; Corner stores; Fruits and vegetables
TL;DR: A relatively small proportion of customers purchased any healthy or carotenoid-containing foods and beverages, and those who did purchase healthy options had higher skin carotENoid scores. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 16, 2023

2023 journal article

Engaging with health programming in head start: Parents' perspectives

JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH, 21(3), 355–368.

By: D. Forrest*, A. Lee *, A. Hegde*, D. Dev *, D. Saum *, V. Mcmillan*, V. Stage n 

author keywords: engagement; head start; health; parents' experiences; preschool
TL;DR: Head Start programs may benefit from new strategies that help parents overcome barriers to making HE-PA a priority amongst competing priorities, and research is also needed to explore new methods of communication that align with parent-reported motivations. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 5, 2023

2023 journal article

Integration of Food-based Learning With Science in the Preschool Classroom: Implementation Gaps and Opportunities

JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR, 55(4), 266–284.

By: J. Dixon *, A. V. Hegde*, L. Goodell n, N. Arnold*, T. Swindle *, D. Dev *, L. Mendez*, V. McMillan*, T. Lee*, V. Stage n 

author keywords: food-based learning; preschool; kindergarten readiness; STEAM; integration (J Nutr Educ Be-hav
MeSH headings : Child; Child, Preschool; Humans; Food; Refuse Disposal; Schools; North Carolina; Motivation; School Teachers
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: May 30, 2023

2023 article

More PEAS Please! Teaching Teachers How to Integrate Food-based Learning Into Preschool Science

Stage, V. C., Resor, J., Dixon, J., Hegde, A. V., Mendez, L. I., Lee, T., … Gilliam, E. M. (2023, June). JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR, Vol. 55, pp. 457–463.

By: V. Stage n , J. Resor, J. Dixon, A. Hegde, L. Mendez*, T. Lee *, R. Breinholt, L. Goodell n, V. McMillan*, E. Gilliam*

MeSH headings : Child, Preschool; Humans; Learning; Educational Status; Schools; Teaching
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 31, 2023

2023 review

Systematic Review of Reflection Spectroscopy-Based Skin Carotenoid Assessment in Children

[Review of ]. NUTRIENTS, 15(6).

By: S. Hasnin *, D. Dev *, T. Swindle *, S. Sisson *, S. Pitts*, T. Purkait*, S. Clifton *, J. Dixon *, V. Stage n 

author keywords: reflection spectroscopy; Veggie Meter; skin carotenoid score; fruit and vegetable consumption; meta-analyses; validity; children
MeSH headings : Child; Child, Preschool; Humans; Carotenoids; Fruit / chemistry; Reproducibility of Results; Skin / chemistry; Spectrum Analysis / methods; Vegetables / chemistry
TL;DR: RS-based SCS is a valid method to quantify skin carotenoids for children’s FVC estimation with the potential for evaluating nutrition policies and interventions, however, future research should use standardized protocol for using RS and establish how RS- based SCS can translate to the amount of daily FVC in children. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 17, 2023

2022 journal article

BMI Data Collection and Communication Practices in a Multistate Sample of Head Start Programs

Childhood Obesity, 12.

By: A. Tovar *, M. Miller *, V. Stage* , J. Hoffman*, E. Guseman *, S. Sisson *, D. Shefet*, S. Bejamin-Neelon* ...

author keywords: BMI communication; BMI screening; child care; Head Start; obesity
MeSH headings : Body Mass Index; Child; Communication; Early Intervention, Educational / methods; Humans; Parents; Pediatric Obesity / epidemiology; Pediatric Obesity / prevention & control; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: Opportunities for quality improvement include wider use of standardized, written protocols and policies on data collection and enhanced communication practices to share information with parents. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2022 journal article

Collecting, Using, and Reporting Race and Ethnicity Information: Implications for Research in Nutrition Education, Practice, and Policy to Promote Health Equity

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 54(6), 582–593.

By: L. Rios *, V. Stage* , T. Leak *, C. Taylor * & M. Reicks *

MeSH headings : Ethnicity; Health Education; Health Equity; Health Promotion; Humans; Policy
TL;DR: Valid methods to collect, use, and report race and ethnicity information are foundational to publication quality, findings of value, contribution to the knowledge base, and health equity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2022 journal article

Communicating With Head Start Families About Children's Weight Status: A Phenomenological Approach

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

By: D. Shefet*, M. Miller, S. Nicely, S. Powell & V. Stage* 

author keywords: Head Start; preschool; BMI; healthy eating; weight status
MeSH headings : Child; Humans; Pediatric Obesity / prevention & control; Body Mass Index; Early Intervention, Educational; Communication; Ohio
TL;DR: Examining common experiences of HS health/nutrition managers (HNM) when communicating information to families about children's weight status finds inconsistencies in methods used and information communicated across programs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2022 journal article

Ecological Approach to Family-Style, Multilevel Child Care Intervention: Formative Evaluation Using RE-AIM Framework

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

By: D. Dev *, I. Padasas*, C. Hillburn*, V. Stage*  & D. Dzewaltowski *

MeSH headings : Adult; Child; Child Care; Child Health; Humans; Meals; Nebraska; Schools
TL;DR: The EAT was valued by all stakeholders for its perceived effectiveness to positively impact children's nutritional outcomes and stakeholders valued the provided incentives and multilevel design with coaching, ECE administrators, and teachers. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2022 journal article

‘Read for Nutrition’ programme improves preschool children’s liking and consumption of target vegetable

Public Health Nutrition, 25(5), 1346–1354.

By: M. Elrakaiby*, S. Hasnin *, V. Stage*  & D. Dev *

author keywords: Preschool children; Vegetable consumption; Vegetable liking; Childcare; Programme evaluation
TL;DR: Programmes such as ‘Read for Nutrition’ have the potential to improve children’s vegetable liking and consumption in early care and education settings with only book readings and no exposure to a real vegetable. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2021 journal article

Eastern North Carolina Head Start Teachers' personal and professional experiences with healthy eating and physical activity: a qualitative exploration

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION, 24(11), 3460–3476.

By: V. Stage* , L. Jones n, J. Bayles*, A. Hegde*, D. Dev * & L. Goodell n

author keywords: Head Start; Preschool; Teachers; Social ecological theory; Healthy eating; Physical activity
MeSH headings : Adult; Child; Child, Preschool; Data Collection; Diet, Healthy; Exercise; Female; Health Promotion; Humans; Male; North Carolina
TL;DR: Findings from this study may be useful for informing the development, implementation and evaluation of future health promotion interventions using teachers as implementers and highlight the importance of considering and emphasising the potential relationship between personal and professional determinants of health when working with early childhood teachers. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 16, 2021

2020 review

Extended Reality Technologies in Nutrition Education and Behavior: Comprehensive Scoping Review and Future Directions

[Review of ]. NUTRIENTS, 12(9).

By: J. McGuirt *, N. Cooke n, M. Burgermaster *, B. Enahora *, G. Huebner*, Y. Meng *, G. Tripicchio *, O. Dyson*, V. Stage* , S. Wong *

author keywords: extended reality; virtual reality; augmented realty; mixed reality; nutrition education; nutrition behavior; digital technology; scoping review
MeSH headings : Behavior Therapy / methods; Diet; Food Preferences; Health Behavior; Health Education / methods; Humans; Nutritional Sciences / education; Virtual Reality
TL;DR: It is suggested that XR technology is a burgeoning approach in the field of nutrition, but important gaps remain, including inadequate methodological rigor, community application, and assessment of the impact on dietary behaviors. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: November 9, 2020

2020 journal article

Pre-service early childhood educators’ perceived barriers and supports to nutrition education

Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education.

By: J. Resor*, A. Hegde* & V. Stage* 

Contributors: J. Resor*, A. Hegde* & V. Stage* 

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2020 journal article

Use of the Veggie Meter® as a tool to objectively approximate fruit and vegetable intake among youth for evaluation of preschool and school-based interventions

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

By: K. May*, S. Jilcott Pitts*, V. Stage* , C. Kelley *, S. Burkholder*, X. Fang *, A. Zeng, S. Lazorick *

Contributors: K. May*, S. Jilcott Pitts*, V. Stage* , C. Kelley *, S. Burkholder*, X. Fang *, A. Zeng, S. Lazorick *

author keywords: fruit and vegetable consumption; rural youth; skin carotenoids
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Carotenoids / analysis; Child; Child, Preschool; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diet / statistics & numerical data; Diet Surveys / instrumentation; Eating / physiology; Feeding Behavior / physiology; Female; Fruit; Humans; Male; Nutrition Assessment; Schools; Skin / chemistry; Spectrum Analysis / instrumentation; Students / statistics & numerical data; Vegetables
TL;DR: The Veggie Meter® comprises a promising evaluation tool for preschool and school-based nutrition interventions and to examine associations between skin carotenoids and self-reported dietary intake. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2019 journal article

A systematic review and content analysis of classroom teacher professional development in nutrition education programs

Advances in Nutrition, 10(2), 351–359.

By: C. Dunn *, M. Burgermaster *, A. Adams *, P. Koch *, P. Adintori * & V. Stage* 

Contributors: C. Dunn *, M. Burgermaster *, A. Adams *, P. Koch *, P. Adintori * & V. Stage* 

author keywords: nutrition education; teacher professional development; school interventions; overweight; obesity; child; adolescent; nutrition
MeSH headings : Health Education / methods; Health Education / organization & administration; Humans; Nutritional Sciences / education; Program Evaluation; School Health Services; School Teachers / organization & administration; Staff Development; Teacher Training / methods
TL;DR: There was a notable lack of methodologic description of teacher PD, and this limited reporting may decrease researchers' ability to work with teachers in a consistent and effective manner. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2019 journal article

Comparison of Parent and Child Ratings of Fruit and Vegetable Liking to Assess Parent Accuracy as Proxy Reporters

Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 58(2), 166–186.

By: V. Stage* , C. Downing*, A. Hegde*, D. Dev *, A. Peterson * & L. Goodell n

Contributors: V. Stage* , C. Downing*, A. Hegde*, D. Dev *, A. Peterson * & L. Goodell n

MeSH headings : Child; Child, Preschool; Diet; Female; Food Preferences; Fruit; Humans; Male; Parent-Child Relations; Parents; Proxy; Reproducibility of Results; Surveys and Questionnaires; Vegetables
TL;DR: Findings suggest parents may not be accurate respondents for preschool children’s FV liking, and this study examined the accuracy of parent-report child fruit/vegetable liking. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2019

2019 journal article

DigiTech Division: Positioning SNEB to Lead the Way in Digital Technology for Nutrition Education and Behavior Change

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(3), 265–266.

By: M. Burgermaster *, S. Wong *, W. Bateson*, Z. Qamar*, J. McGuirt *, A. Uribe *, T. El-Kour *, A. Spielmaker*, V. C. Stage *

Contributors: M. Burgermaster *, S. Wong *, W. Bateson*, Z. Qamar*, J. McGuirt *, A. Uribe *, T. El-Kour *, A. Spielmaker*, V. C. Stage *

MeSH headings : Health Behavior; Health Education / methods; Health Education / organization & administration; Humans; Medical Informatics; Nutritional Sciences / education; Nutritional Sciences / organization & administration
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2019 journal article

Standing Up for Broccoli: Exploring Pre-Service Early Childhood Educators’ (ECE) Experience With Nutrition Education

Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 33(3), 414–429.

By: J. Resor*, A. Hegde*, V. Stage*  & C. Yeh *

Contributors: J. Resor*, A. Hegde*, V. Stage*  & C. Yeh *

author keywords: Early childhood education; nutrition; phenomenology; pre-service
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2019 journal article

TraDiSHional Impact on the Health of Native American Children

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(6), 647.

By: C. Bullard*, S. Sisson * & V. Stage* 

Contributors: C. Bullard*, S. Sisson * & V. Stage* 

MeSH headings : Child; Child Health; Diet; Health Behavior; Humans; Indians, North American; Nutritional Sciences
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2018 journal article

Exploring the Associations Among Nutrition, Science, and Mathematics Knowledge for an Integrative, Food-Based Curriculum

Journal of School Health, 88(1), 15–22.

By: V. Stage* , K. Kolasa *, S. Díaz & M. Duffrin*

Contributors: V. Stage* , K. Kolasa *, S. Díaz & M. Duffrin*

author keywords: nutrition; science; mathematics; nutrition knowledge; integration
MeSH headings : Child; Curriculum; Feeding Behavior; Female; Food Preferences / psychology; Health Education / methods; Health Promotion / methods; Humans; Linear Models; Male; Mathematics; North Carolina; Nutritional Status; Ohio; Self Efficacy; Students / psychology; Students / statistics & numerical data; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: Science and mathematics knowledge were predictive of nutrition knowledge indicating use of an integrative science and mathematics curriculum to improve academic knowledge may also simultaneously improve nutrition knowledge among fourth-grade students. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2018 journal article

Head Start administrator and teacher perceptions of parental influence on preschool children's nutrition education

JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH, 16(2), 160–175.

By: V. Stage n , K. Wilkerson n, A. Hegde n, S. Lisson n, O. Babatunde n & L. Goodell n

Contributors: V. Stage n , K. Wilkerson n, A. Hegde n, S. Lisson n, O. Babatunde n & L. Goodell n

author keywords: nutrition education; parents; preschool; qualitative; teachers
TL;DR: The proposed theoretical model provides an initial understanding of the influence Head Start parents may have on their children’s nutrition education and suggests more training and education opportunities for parents and teachers may be needed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Predictors of Parent Engagement Based on Child Care Providers’ Perspectives

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(9), 905–912.

By: A. Garcia *, D. Dev * & V. Stage* 

Contributors: A. Garcia *, D. Dev * & V. Stage* 

author keywords: child nutrition; child care; childhood obesity prevention; parent engagement
MeSH headings : Caregivers / psychology; Caregivers / statistics & numerical data; Child Day Care Centers; Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Child, Preschool; Cross-Sectional Studies; Humans; Nebraska; Parenting; Parents; Pediatric Obesity / prevention & control
TL;DR: Focusing professional development on child care contexts and addressing providers’ perceived barriers may improve parent engagement in child care centers and family child care homes. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2018 journal article

The Pregnancy/Birth-24 Months Project: Background and Importance

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(6), 527.

By: V. Stage*  & F. Coletta

Contributors: V. Stage*  & F. Coletta

MeSH headings : Child Nutrition Sciences; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Male; Nutrition Policy; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women; United States
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2017 journal article

Implementing the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Benchmarks for Nutrition Education for Children: Child-Care Providers’ Perspectives

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 117(12), 1963–1971.e2.

By: D. Dev, V. Carraway-Stage, D. Schober, B. McBride, C. Kok & S. Ramsay

Contributors: D. Dev, V. Carraway-Stage, D. Schober, B. McBride, C. Kok & S. Ramsay

author keywords: Child-care providers; Nutrition education; Head Start program; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Childhood obesity prevention
MeSH headings : Academies and Institutes; Adult; Benchmarking; Child Care; Child Day Care Centers; Child, Preschool; Cohort Studies; Evaluation Studies as Topic; Follow-Up Studies; Health Education; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Illinois; Middle Aged; Nutritionists; Pediatric Obesity / prevention & control
TL;DR: Drawing from these perspectives, registered dietitian nutritionists can train providers about the importance of NE for encouraging healthy eating in children, integrating NE with mealtime conversations, and practicing low-cost, hands-on NE activities that meet the food safety standards for state licensing. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2017 journal article

Middle school nutrition knowledge tool development and evaluation in North Carolina

Nutrition and Food Science, 47(3), 332–345.

By: C. Hodges*, A. Roseno*, M. Duffrin* & V. Stage* 

Contributors: C. Hodges*, A. Roseno*, M. Duffrin* & V. Stage* 

author keywords: Schools; Knowledge management; Nutrition; Adolescents; Instrument development
TL;DR: Study findings suggest eighth-grade students may only possess half the nutrition knowledge standards expected in the eighth grade, and more instrument development is needed to supply researchers with standard means of assessing nutrition knowledge. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2017 journal article

Teacher Perceptions of Multilevel Policies and the Influence on Nutrition Education in North Carolina Head Start Preschools

JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR, 49(5), 387-+.

By: A. Peterson *, L. Goodell n, A. Hegde* & V. Stage* 

Contributors: A. Peterson *, L. Goodell n, A. Hegde* & V. Stage* 

author keywords: Head Start program; preschool children; policy; teaching; qualitative research
MeSH headings : Adult; Child, Preschool; Faculty / psychology; Faculty / statistics & numerical data; Health Education / statistics & numerical data; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; North Carolina; Nutritional Sciences / education; Qualitative Research; Schools
TL;DR: A theoretical model was developed to explain how teachers' perceptions of policies influenced NE (eg, teaching strategies) in the classroom and how Head Start centers develop local policies may conflict with standardized NE curricula. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Implementation of a Food-Based Science Curriculum Improves Fourth-Grade Educators' Self-efficacy for Teaching Nutrition

American Journal of Health Education, 47(3), 155–162.

By: V. C. Stage *, A. Roseno*, C. Hodges*, J. Hovland*, S. Diaz & M. Duffrin*

Contributors: V. C. Stage *, A. Roseno*, C. Hodges*, J. Hovland*, S. Diaz & M. Duffrin*

TL;DR: The results suggest providing training and integrative resources to teachers can significantly improve self-efficacy toward teaching nutrition, and future research should focus on determining the amount of training needed to improve the quality of teacher-delivered nutrition education. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2016 journal article

Nutrition Education Resources in North Carolina-Based Head Start Preschool Programs: Administrator and Teacher Perceptions of Availability and Use

JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR, 48(9), 655-+.

By: S. Lisson*, L. Goodell n, D. Dev *, K. Wilkerson*, A. Hegde* & V. Stage* 

Contributors: S. Lisson*, L. Goodell n, D. Dev *, K. Wilkerson*, A. Hegde* & V. Stage* 

author keywords: nutrition education resources; teachers; administrators; Head Start; children; qualitative
MeSH headings : Adult; Child, Preschool; Cross-Sectional Studies; Early Intervention, Educational / organization & administration; Early Intervention, Educational / statistics & numerical data; Early Intervention, Educational / supply & distribution; Female; Humans; Interviews as Topic; North Carolina; Nutritional Sciences / education; Nutritional Sciences / organization & administration; Nutritional Sciences / standards; School Teachers / organization & administration; School Teachers / psychology; School Teachers / statistics & numerical data; Young Adult
TL;DR: Creative strategies for addressing NE resource availability and use and barriers (eg, NE integration with educational standards) in Head Start are needed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Practical Qualitative Research Strategies: Training Interviewers and Coders

JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR, 48(8), 578-+.

By: L. Goodell n, V. Stage*  & N. Cooke n

Contributors: L. Goodell n, V. Stage*  & N. Cooke n

author keywords: qualitative research; training; data collection; interviewers; data analysis
MeSH headings : Biomedical Research / education; Biomedical Research / methods; Data Collection / methods; Health Education; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Nutritional Sciences / education; Qualitative Research
TL;DR: A 5-phase protocol for training qualitative research assistants (data collectors and coders) was developed as an approach to increase the consistency of the data produced. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Exploring sunflower seeds: A thematic approach to science inquiry

YC Young Children, 70(3), 88–91. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85021639061&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: A. Roseno, E. Geist, V. Carraway-Stage & M. Duffrin

Contributors: A. Roseno, E. Geist, V. Carraway-Stage & M. Duffrin

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Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2015 journal article

Food-based science curriculum yields gains in nutrition knowledge

Journal of School Health, 85(4), 231–240.

By: V. Carraway-Stage, J. Hovland*, C. Showers*, S. Díaz * & M. Duffrin*

Contributors: V. Carraway-Stage, J. Hovland*, C. Showers*, S. Díaz * & M. Duffrin*

author keywords: nutrition; nutrition education; integrated health education; science education and health
MeSH headings : Analysis of Variance; Child; Curriculum; Female; Food; Food Technology / education; Health Education / methods; Humans; Knowledge; Male; North Carolina; Nutritional Sciences / education; Ohio; Students / psychology; Students / statistics & numerical data; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: Results showed implementation of the integrative FMI curriculum effectively improved fourth-graders' nutrition knowledge compared with students not exposed to FMI, suggesting teachers were successfully able to integrate science and nutrition to meet multiple academic standards. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2015 journal article

Validation of a dietary intake tool for african-american dialysis patients with low literacy

Journal of Renal Care, 41(2), 126–133.

By: C. Duffrin*, V. Carraway-Stage, A. Briley & C. Christiano*

Contributors: C. Duffrin*, V. Carraway-Stage, A. Briley & C. Christiano*

author keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Education; Malnutrition; Nutrition
MeSH headings : Adult; Black or African American; Aged; Diet Records; Feeding Behavior; Female; Hospitals, Teaching; Humans; Kidney Failure, Chronic / ethnology; Kidney Failure, Chronic / nursing; Literacy; Male; Middle Aged; North Carolina; Nutrition Assessment; Nutritional Status; Poverty; Renal Dialysis / nursing; Reproducibility of Results; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: The renal food frequency questionnaire was found to be a valid dietary recall tool that is appropriate for patients with limited literacy and has potential for use as a dietary intake and monitoring tool in patients undergoing dialysis. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2014 journal article

A Gourd Smorgasbord Offers Second Grade Students Sensory Exposure to a Variety of Squash While Teaching Science

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46(4), S143–S144.

By: V. Carraway-Stage, J. Hammond & M. Duffrin*

Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2014 journal article

Evaluation of a pictorial method to assess liking of familiar fruits and vegetables among preschool children

APPETITE, 75, 11–20.

By: V. Carraway-Stage, H. Spangler, M. Borges* & L. Goodell

Contributors: V. Carraway-Stage, H. Spangler, M. Borges* & L. Suzanne Goodell

author keywords: Preference; Fruit; Vegetable; Preschool; Picture; Evaluation
MeSH headings : Child Behavior / psychology; Child, Preschool; Databases, Factual; Female; Food Preferences / psychology; Fruit; Humans; Male; Reproducibility of Results; Socioeconomic Factors; Taste / physiology; Vegetables
TL;DR: The pictorial FV measure and subscales may be useful for assessing FV liking among groups of preschool-aged children within the studied population and additional research is needed to further validate the use of the pictorial measures in a larger, more generalizable sample. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

FoodMASTER Middle Grades: Development and Pilot Evaluation of an Integrative Food-based Science Curriculum

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46(4), S144.

By: V. Carraway-Stage, S. Bala*, M. White *, A. Roseno* & M. Duffrin*

Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2014 journal article

Head Start Administrator and Teacher Perceptions of Parental Influence on Preschool Children

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46(4), S135.

By: O. Babatunde*, K. Wilkerson*, S. Lisson*, V. Carraway-Stage & O. Babatunde*

Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2014 journal article

Teacher and Administrator Perceptions of Nutrition Education During Mealtime in Head Start Preschools

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46(4), S144.

By: A. Peterson *, V. Carraway-Stage, N. Bechar*, S. Goodell*  & V. Carraway-Stage

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2014 journal article

Understanding the State of Nutrition Education in the Head Start Classroom: A Qualitative Approach

American Journal of Health Education, 45(1), 52–62.

By: V. Carraway-Stage, S. Henson n, A. Dipper n, H. Spangler  n, S. Ash  n & L. Goodell n

Contributors: V. Carraway-Stage, S. Henson n, A. Dipper n, H. Spangler  n, S. Ash  n & L. Goodell n

TL;DR: Teachers and administrators can use the proposed framework as an objective guide to identify the presence of barriers in their organizations and to facilitate their ability to work together to improve the quality of nutrition education in the preschool environment. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2013 journal article

Food-based science curriculum increases 4th graders multidisciplinary science knowledge

Journal of Food Science Education, 12(4), 81–86.

By: J. Hovland*, V. Carraway-Stage, A. Cela*, C. Collins *, S. Díaz, A. Collins *, M. Duffrin*

Contributors: J. Hovland*, V. Carraway-Stage, A. Cela*, C. Collins *, S. Díaz, A. Collins *, M. Duffrin*

TL;DR: Findings suggest the FoodMASTER intermediate curriculum is more effective than a standard science curriculum in increasing students' multidisciplinary science knowledge related to food. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2013 journal article

FoodMASTER Summer Science Camp Experience Impacts Participants’ Attitudes towards Nutrition and Cooking

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 113(9), A79.

By: S. Sykes *, J. DeChabert-Rois*, D. Rivera*, E. Wall-Bassett*, V. Carraway-Stage & M. Duffrin*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2013 journal article

Implementation of a Food-Based Science Curriculum Improves 4th Grade Educator's Self-Efficacy for Teaching Nutrition

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 113(9), A77.

By: V. Carraway-Stage, J. Hovland*, S. Diaz & M. Duffrin*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2013 journal article

Integrative Food-Based Science Curriculum Increases 4th Graders’ Math Knowledge

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 113(9), A73.

By: A. Roseno*, C. Hoerdemann*, V. Carraway-Stage, J. Hovland*, S. Diaz & M. Duffrin*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2012 journal article

Food-Based Science Curriculum Yields Better Gains in Nutrition Knowledge Versus Conventional Science Curriculum

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 112(9), A50.

By: V. Carraway-Stage, S. Diaz *, C. Ochab*, J. Hovland* & M. Duffrin*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2012 journal article

Measuring Me: Using Nutrition Education Curriculum Activities to Teach Elementary Mathematics

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 44(2), 189–191.

By: S. McLeod*, V. Carraway-Stage, J. Hovland* & M. Duffrin*

Contributors: S. McLeod*, V. Carraway-Stage, J. Hovland* & M. Duffrin*

MeSH headings : Body Weights and Measures / methods; Child; Curriculum; Health Education / methods; Humans; Mathematics / education; North Carolina; Nutritional Sciences / education; Pilot Projects; Program Development; Teaching
TL;DR: An introductory activity called Measuring Me for the Food Math and Science Teacher Enhancement Resource (FoodMASTER) Initiative, which allows students to apply mathematics while becoming familiar with simple anthropometric measurements in the classroom and is straightforward enough for teachers to pick-up quickly and implement in their classrooms. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2011 journal article

Engaging Preschool Children with Inquiry-Based Nutrition Education

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 43(4), S27.

By: V. Carraway-Stage & L. Goodell

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2011 journal article

FoodMASTER: Utilizing Hands-On, Food-Based Lessons to Introduce New Foods in the Preschool Classroom

Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 111(9), A52.

By: A. Roseno*, V. Carraway-Stage & M. Duffrin*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2011 journal article

Investigating perceived vs. medical weight status classification among college students

International Electronic Journal of Health Education.

By: V. Carraway-Stage

Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2010 journal article

An exploratory study of weight and alcohol consumption among college students

The Internet Journal of Nutrition and Wellness.

By: V. Carraway-Stage

Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2010 journal article

College Students' Ability to Self-identify Healthiness of Diet and Dietary Components

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 42(4), S101.

By: S. Colby, K. Wuensch, A. Person, J. Bulova & V. Carraway-Stage

TL;DR: In addition to the pleasure of a meal, mothers’ dietary education for their children in childhood, especially by showing children that they care about a healthy diet, may prevent university students from skipping breakfast. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2010 journal article

Using food as a tool to teach science to 3rd grade students in appalachian Ohio

Journal of Food Science Education, 9(2), 41–46.

By: M. Duffrin*, J. Hovland*, V. Carraway-Stage, S. McLeod*, C. Duffrin*, S. Phillips*, D. Rivera*, D. Saum * ...

Contributors: M. Duffrin*, J. Hovland*, V. Carraway-Stage, S. McLeod*, C. Duffrin*, S. Phillips*, D. Rivera*, D. Saum * ...

TL;DR: The initial classroom observation indicated that the majority of students, girls and boys included, were very excited about the activities, became increasingly interested in the subject matter of food, and were able to conduct scientific observations. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2009 journal article

FoodMASTER: Using Food as a Tool to Impact Health Literacy

Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 109(9), A57.

By: V. Carraway-Stage, M. Duffrin* & J. Hovland*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2007 journal article

Supplements and Dietary Methods of Interest for Treatment of Health Conditions that Restrict Sport Performance among College Athletes

The Virginia Journal.

By: V. Carraway-Stage

Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2007 journal article

Supplements of interest for sport-related injury and sources of supplement information among college athletes.

Advances in Medical Sciences, 52, 50–54. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-39749093203&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: B. Malinauskas, R. Overton, V. Carraway & B. Cash

Contributors: B. Malinauskas, R. Overton, V. Carraway & B. Cash

www.scopus.com
Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

2007 journal article

Supplements of interest for sports-related injury and sources of supplement information among college athletes

Advances in Biomedical Sciences.

By: V. Carraway-Stage

Source: ORCID
Added: December 9, 2022

Employment

Updated: December 6th, 2022 05:02

2022 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Assistant Professor & Nutrition Education/Behavior Specialist Agricultural & Human Sciences

2013 - 2022

East Carolina University Greenville, NC, US
Associate Professor Nutrition Science

Education

Updated: August 11th, 2014 10:38

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Ph.D Nutrition Science

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: September 15th, 2023 13:04

contract September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Equitable Approaches to Preventing Obesity: Extension and Engagement Across 10 Rural North Carolina Counties
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
grant July 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Bilingualtek: Multimedia Assisted Language-based Science Learning for Latino Preschoolers
National Science Foundation
grant June 13, 2019 - May 31, 2024
More PEAS Please! Bridging the Gap Between Preschool and K-12 Science Learning Environments
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
grant July 6, 2011 - July 31, 2017
FoodMASTER: Impacting Middle Grade Science and Mathematics Learning Environments
Office of the Director

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