Virginia Carraway Stage

Also known as: Virginia Carraway-Stage; Virginia Carraway

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6152-1438

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 (50)

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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 

author keywords: reflection spectroscopy; Veggie Meter; skin carotenoid score; fruit and vegetable consumption; meta-analyses; validity; children
Sources: Web Of Science, 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
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 *

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
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

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
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, J. Bayles*, A. Hegde*, D. Dev * & L. Goodell  n

author keywords: Head Start; Preschool; Teachers; Social ecological theory; Healthy eating; Physical activity
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
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, 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
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 

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 *

author keywords: fruit and vegetable consumption; rural youth; skin carotenoids
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 

author keywords: nutrition education; teacher professional development; school interventions; overweight; obesity; child; adolescent; nutrition
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

Sources: ORCID, 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*

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 *

author keywords: Early childhood education; nutrition; phenomenology; pre-service
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 

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*

author keywords: nutrition; science; mathematics; nutrition knowledge; integration
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 , K. Wilkerson n, A. Hegde n, S. Lisson n, O. Babatunde n & L. Goodell n

author keywords: nutrition education; parents; preschool; qualitative; teachers
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
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 

author keywords: child nutrition; child care; childhood obesity prevention; parent engagement
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*

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

author keywords: Child-care providers; Nutrition education; Head Start program; Child and Adult Care Food Program; Childhood obesity prevention
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 

author keywords: Schools; Knowledge management; Nutrition; Adolescents; Instrument development
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 

author keywords: Head Start program; preschool children; policy; teaching; qualitative research
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
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*

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 

author keywords: nutrition education resources; teachers; administrators; Head Start; children; qualitative
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
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

author keywords: qualitative research; training; data collection; interviewers; data analysis
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
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

www.scopus.com
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*

author keywords: nutrition; nutrition education; integrated health education; science education and health
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*

author keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Education; Malnutrition; Nutrition
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

author keywords: Preference; Fruit; Vegetable; Preschool; Picture; Evaluation
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
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

Sources: ORCID, Crossref
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

Sources: ORCID, Crossref
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*

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*

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*

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*

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*

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*

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

Sources: ORCID, Crossref
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*

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

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 ...

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*

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

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: December 9th, 2022 10:50

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