Hawley Almstedt

Professor of Health and Human Sciences

  • Los Angeles CA UNITED STATES

Seaver College of Science and Engineering

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Biography

Contact:
Phone: (310) 338-1925
Email: Hawley.Almstedt@lmu.edu
Office: FEA 186

Hawley Almstedt is a Professor in the Department of Health and Human Sciences of the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on how diet and exercise influence development of peak bone mass and the prevention of osteoporosis. Almstedt teaches courses in nutrition and exercise physiology.

Education

Oregon State University

Ph.D.

Exercise Physiology

2005

San Jose State University

M.A.

Kinesiology

2001

San Jose State University

B.A.

Nutritional Science

1999

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Areas of Expertise

Bone Health
Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Bone Mass
Exercise Interventions
Global Nutrition
Nutrition & Wellness
Nutrition Service Learning

Industry Expertise

Health and Wellness
Education/Learning
Sport - Professional

Affiliations

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Society for Radiologic Technologists
  • United States Gymnastics Association
  • Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics and Nutrition Travel Exchange

Media Appearances

A Conversation With Hawley Almstedt

The Magazine of Loyola Marymount University  online

2011-11-11

Hawley Almstedt is associate professor in the Department of Health and Human Sciences of the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering.

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Interview by NPR about Troubles with USA Gymnastics

NPR  online

Interview by NPR about Troubles with USA Gymnastics

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Interview by CNN about Troubles with USA Gymnastics

CNN  online

Interview by CNN about Troubles with USA Gymnastics

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Event Appearances

Exercise to optimize skeletal health: A lifespan approach

Gerontological Society of America  New Orleans, LA

2013-11-01

The impact of exercise and diet on bone mineral density during the growth period: Differences in men and women & the influence of energy availability.

Southwest American College of Sports Medicine  Newport Beach, CA

2012-10-19

Nutrition for Bone Health in the Female Athlete: Lessons learned from recent findings

California Dietetic Association Annual Meeting and Exhibition  California

2011-04-01

Research Grants

Alcohol and Bone Health: Skeletal effects of heavy episodic drinking in college

National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

2015-10-01

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism—one of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)—recently awarded a Loyola Marymount University research project $374,000 to investigate a possible link between decreased bone health and heavy, intermittent alcohol use in college-age adults.

The study represents a unique collaboration between faculty at the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering and Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, with Health and Human Sciences Associate Professor Hawley Almstedt, Ph.D., R.D.N. and Psychology Professor Joseph LaBrie, Ph.D., jointly serving as primary investigators on the grant.

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Articles

A 2-Year Longitudinal Study of Bone Mineral Density in Collegiate Distance Runners

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

2023-08-01

Female and male runners maintained bone health over two years of running during college, however males of this age may still be accruing bone mass in the forearm.

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The relationship between muscular strength, jump power, and bone health in collegiate distance runners.

International Journal of Exercise Science

2023-05-01

Training to improve grip strength and lower body power will likely lead to greater muscle and bone mass, thereby lowering risk for injury and risk of osteoporosis as an older adult.

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Nutrient intake and diet quality according to meal plan use in college students.

Journal of Food and Nutritional Science

2022-12-22

College students with and without meal plans would improve diet quality by consuming more fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy products.

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