Research Interests: Human Nutrition | College of Education and Human Ecology

Anders, John Paul

Dietetics and Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
- Aerobic metabolism (Metabolic cart)
- Force production (Isokinetic Dynamometer)
- Muscle Oxygenation (NIRS)
- Muscle Size (Ultrasound)
- Neuromuscular function (EMG, MMG)
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Human Nutrition
- Optimizing nutrition to mitigate fatigue
- The efficacy of nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids
Integrated Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Adaptations to resistance training
- Influence of exercise on cognitive function
- Performance outcomes for anerobic exercise
Nutritional Science

Human Nutrition
- Metal homeostasis
- Mineral metabolism
- Nutrient-dependent changes in gene expression

Biochemistry
- Host and microbial metabolism of polyphenols
- Vitamin E chemistry and metabolism
Dietetics and Nutrition
- Bioactive food components and functional foods associated with cardiometabolic health
- Dietary interventions to manage cardiometabolic disease
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Human Nutrition
- (Pre)diabetes
- Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of phytochemicals
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
- Vascular function and cardiovascular disease
Metabolomics
Nutrition in Industry
Nutritional Science
- Dairy foods and cardiometabolic health
- Microbiota and gut Health
- Vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytochemicals
Pre-medicine
Public Health Education and Promotion

Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Behavioral determinants of food choice and intake
- Behavioral Economics
- Federal and state nutrition policies
Consumer Economics
- Family financial behaviors
- Government food and educaiton policy and consumer welfare
- Public Policy
Dietetics and Nutrition
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Household and individual food and educational decisions
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Food choice and intake
- Food environments
Human Nutrition
Workforce Development and Education
- Institutional and federal policies
- Post-secondary education

Biochemistry
- Carotenoid chemistry and metabolism
- Enzymology
- Lipid chemistry
- Lipid metabolism
- Nuclear receptors
- Retinoid metabolism and mechanism of action
Endocrinology
Human Nutrition
- Biofortification of crops
- Intestinal absorption of fat-soluble nutrients
- Vitamin A deficiency
- Vitamin metabolism

Adolescent and At-Risk Youth
- Nutrition and wellbeing of vulnerable youth
Dietetics and Nutrition
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Food and Nutrition Security
- Food Environment
- Nutrition and Mental Health
Human Nutrition
- Nutritional Science
- Pediatric Nutrition
Nutritional Science
Public Health Education and Promotion
- Public Health/Community Nutrition

Adult Development and Aging
Biochemistry
Dietetics and Nutrition
- Ketogenic Diets
Endocrinology
Exercise Physiology
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Human Nutrition
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Metabolomics
Nutritional Science
- Dietary interventions in special populations
- Dietary interventions in women

Behavioral Aspects of Health
Dietetics and Nutrition
- Dietetic internship leadership and management
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition education and counseling
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Behavior change to promote intake of healthful foods
- Personalized nutrition
- School nutrition
Human Nutrition
- Behavior change to promote intake of healthful foods
- Evaluation validation
- Family nutrition interventions
- School nutrition
Maternal and Child Health
Nutritional Science

Biochemistry
- Caco-2 studies of absorption
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Human Nutrition
Metabolomics
- High resolution LC-MS analysis
- Identification of unknown metabolites
- Multi-omic integration
Nutrition in Industry
- Delivery of fat soluble compounds using novel food processing vehicles
- Pharmacokinetic studies of fat soluble compound absorption, metabolism, excretion
Nutritional Science

Adult Development and Aging
Dietetics and Nutrition
- Dietary interventions to reduce chronic inflammation
- Food components and dietary patterns associated with musculoskeletal disease
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Human Nutrition
- Dietary supplement and dietary modification interventions to reduce side effects of cancer treatment
Nutritional Science

Adult Development and Aging
- Optimizing nutrition knowledge, skills, self-efficacy ,and diet quality of community-dwelling older adults
Behavioral Aspects of Health
Dietetics and Nutrition
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Holistic view of wellness and longevity
- Incorporating domains beyond nutrition, including physical activity, social connection, and life purpose
Human Nutrition
Public Health Education and Promotion
- Food insecurity and food access among vulnerable populations
- Tailored and targeted nutrition campaigns
- Tailored nutrition education interventions for vulnerable populations

Biochemistry
Dietetics and Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
- Exercise metabolism
- Recovery
- Resiliency
- Sport Performance
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Gene/Genetic Therapy
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Human Nutrition
Integrated Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Athletic Performance
- Female Athletes
- Underserved communities
- Women's Health
Nutritional Science
- Sport Nutrition

Dietetics and Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Cholesterol metabolism
- Diabetes
- Diet and insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
Human Nutrition
- Dietary supplements
- Feeding studies
- Health and disease
- Ketogenic diets
- Sport performance
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition in Industry
Nutritional Science
- Ketone physiology
- Nutrient metabolism

Biochemistry
- Microbial Metabolism of Dietary Substrates
Dietetics and Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Dietary Interventions for Chronic Disease Prevention
Human Nutrition
- Dietary Assessment Methodology
- Gut Microbiome and Gastrointestinal Health
- Physiological and Metabolic Responses to Diet
Metabolomics
Nutritional Science
Public Health Education and Promotion

Adult Development and Aging
Biochemistry
Dietetics and Nutrition
Endocrinology
- Endocrine responses of nutrient-derived hormones
Gene/Genetic Therapy
- Development of gene/cell therapies for treatment of obesity and diabetes
Human Nutrition
Nutritional Science
- Translation of bioactive nutrients for treatment and prevention of obesity and diabetes
Pre-medicine