Hawley Almstedt (on Sabbatical Fall 2025)
Professor of Health and Human Sciences Loyola Marymount University
Media
Biography
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
Iowa State University
R.D.N.
Dietetic Internship
2011
Areas of Expertise
Industry Expertise
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.
Interview by NPR about Troubles with USA Gymnastics
NPR online
Interview by NPR about Troubles with USA Gymnastics
Interview by CNN about Troubles with USA Gymnastics
CNN online
Interview by CNN about Troubles with USA Gymnastics
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.
Articles
A 2-Year Longitudinal Study of Bone Mineral Density in Collegiate Distance Runners
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research2023-08-01
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.
The relationship between muscular strength, jump power, and bone health in collegiate distance runners.
International Journal of Exercise Science2023-05-01
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.
Nutrient intake and diet quality according to meal plan use in college students.
Journal of Food and Nutritional Science2022-12-22
College students with and without meal plans would improve diet quality by consuming more fruits, vegetables, and low fat dairy products.
Bone mineral density and hip structure changes over one-year in collegiate distance runners and non-athlete controls
Bone Reports2021-06-01
One year of collegiate distance running may be beneficial to bone density and hip structure in college-age males but not females.
Nutritional intake and energy availability of collegiate distance runners.
Journal of the American College of Nutrition2020-03-19
Dietary intake of distance runners is below levels needed to match energy expended in their training. Carbohydrate, calcium, and vitamin D intake is below recommended amounts for endurance athletes.
A 12-month study of oral contraceptive use, bone turnover markers, and bone mineral density in college-aged females.
Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism2020-01-25
Young women who use oral contraceptives may have elevated bone turnover, declines in spinal bone density, and lack of bone acquisition of the whole body over 12 months. Young females who initiate oral contraceptive use early after menarche may experience skeletal detriments.
Bone mineral density, energy availability, and dietary restraint in collegiate cross-country runners and non-running controls.
European Journal of Applied Physiology2019-05-17
Distance running has site-specific skeletal benefits. Many collegiate runners exhibit low energy availability.
Heavy episodic drinking is associated with poorer bone health in adolescent and young adult women.
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs2018-05-01
Binge drinking during adolescence may lead to lower peak bone mass.
Whole body vibration training attenuates bone loss in osteoporosis: A case report.
Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity2017-01-01
Whole body vibration may be a viable treatment option for osteoporosis.
Combined aerobic and resistance training improves bone health of female cancer survivors.
Bone Reports2016-12-01
Exercise improves bone health in cancer survivors.
Mind the gaps: missed opportunities to promote bone health among cancer survivors.
Support Care Cancer2015-03-01
Many cancer treatments have a negative effect on bone health and can lead to osteoporosis.
