Kerrie Honrath

Senior Lecturer, Nutrition Science and CPD Coordinator

Faculty

Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences

Credentials

MS, RDN, LRD

Areas of Study & Research

Dietetics

Courses Taught

HNES 250 – Nutrition Science
HNES 261 – Food Selection and Preparation Principles
HNES 261L – Food Selection and Preparation Principles Laboratory
HNES 291 – Seminar: Introduction to Nutrition Science Careers
HNES 354 – Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy
HNES 354L – Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory
HNES 400 – Interprofessional Health Care Practice
HNES 458 – Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
HNES 458L – Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy Laboratory

Awards & Honors

  • Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award, Coordinated Program – Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (2024)
  • Innovation in Teaching Award – North Dakota State University (2022)
  • Recognized Young Dietitian Award – North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2015)
  • Graduate Research Award – North Dakota State University (2012–2013)

Professional Associations

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Nominating Committee Chair (2023-2024)
    • Nominating Committee Chair Elect (2022-2023)
  • Fargo Moorhead Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    • Nominating Committee Chair (2011-2012)
    • State Convention Sponsorship Committee Chair (2011-2012)

Certifications

• Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Licensed Dietitian, State of North Dakota
• Mental Health First Aid Certification

Education

  • May 2013 - Master of Science in Exercise/Nutrition Science, North Dakota State University
  • May 2011 - Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, North Dakota State University

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Rotvold, A., Parker, K., Honrath, K. & Rhee, Y. (2022). Sleep and diet patterns of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Journal of American College Health, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2089850

Honrath, K., Wagner, M.G., & Rhee, Y. (2017). Does nutrition education with fruit and vegetable supplementation increase fruit and vegetable intake and improve anthropometrics of overweight or obese people of varying socioeconomic status? Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 57(3), 1-18.

Wagner, M.G., Rhee, Y., Honrath, K., Blodgett Salafia, E.H., & Terbizan, D. (2016). Nutrition education effective in increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among overweight and obese adults. Appetite,100, 94-101.

Wagner, M.G., Rhee, Y., Hert, K., Blodgett Salafia, E.H., & Terbizan, D. (2015). Minimal impact of nutrition education and fruit and vegetable consumption on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 5(3), 179-189.

Hert, K.A., Fisk II, P.S., Rhee, Y.S., & Brunt, A.R. (2014). Decreased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages improved selected biomarkers of chronic disease risk among US adults: 1999-2010. Nutrition Research, 34(1), 58-65.

Refereed Abstract/Proceeding

Parker, K., Honrath, K., & Rhee, Y. (2022). Fruit and vegetable intakes are up, but not significantly, in college-aged young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic [Abstract]. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 122(9), A63.

Parker, K., Rotvold, A., Honrath, K., & Rhee, Y. (2021) Was there a relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and mental health of college students during COVID-19? [Abstract]. Current Developments in Nutrition, 5(Supplement 2), 243.

Rotvold, A., Parker, K., Honrath, K., & Rhee, Y. (2021) Sleep and Diet Patterns during COVID-19 Pandemic Compared to Pre-Pandemic Patterns [Abstract]. Current Developments in Nutrition, 5(Supplement 2), 449.

Rhee, Y., Honrath, K., & Wagner, M.G. (2016). Anthropometric measurements differ among overweight and obese adults of varying socioeconomic status but no differences in fruit and vegetable intake [Abstract]. Federal of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal, 30, 686.6.

Presentations

Refereed Presentations

Honrath, K., Parker, K., & Rhee, Y. (2022, October) Fruit and vegetable intakes are up, but not significantly, in college-aged young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Poster was presented at Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. Orlando, FL.

Parker, K., Rotvold, A., Honrath, K., & Rhee, Y. (2021, June) Was there a relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and mental health of college students during COVID-19? Poster was presented online at the Nutrition 2021 Live Online Conference.

Rotvold, A., Parker, K., Honrath, K., & Rhee, Y. (2021, June) Sleep and Diet Patterns during COVID-19 Pandemic Compared to Pre-Pandemic Patterns. Poster was presented online at the Nutrition 2021 Live Online Conference.

Rhee, Y., Honrath, K., & Wagner, M.G. (2016). Anthropometric measurements differ among overweight and obese adults of varying socioeconomic status but no differences in fruit and vegetable intake. Poster was presented at the Experimental Biology Conference. San Diego, CA.

Wagner, M., Hert. K., Myers, L., Levine, J., Heck, T., & Rhee, Y. (2012). Community-based nutrition education improves knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to fruit and vegetable consumption. Poster was presented at the North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Convention. Fargo, ND.

Wagner, M., Hert, K., Myers, L., Levine, J., Heck, T., & Rhee, Y. (2012). Effectiveness of nutrition education and fruit and vegetable consumption on changes in biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress among overweight and obese adults. Poster was presented at the North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Convention. Fargo, ND.

Hert, K., Wagner, M.G., Myers, L., Levine, J., Heck, T., & Rhee, Y. (2012). Effect of nutrition education with fruit and vegetable supplementation on fruit and vegetable intake among adults of varying socioeconomic status. Poster was presented at the North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Convention. Fargo, ND

Heck, T., Wagner, M., Hert, K., Myers, L., Levine, J., & Rhee, Y. (2012). Changes in macronutrient and antioxidant consumption following nutrition education and provision of fruits and vegetables. Poster was presented at the North Dakota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Convention. Fargo, ND.

Non-Refereed Presentations

Parker, K., Honrath, K., & Rhee, Y. (2021, September). Was there a relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and mental health of college students during COVID-19? Poster was presented at NDSU Research Symposium on Mental Health. Fargo, ND.

Hert, K., Wagner, M.G., Myers, L., Levine, J., Heck, T., & Rhee, Y. (2013). Anthropometric measurements differ among overweight and obese adults of varying socioeconomic status but no differences in fruit and vegetable intake. Poster was presented at North Dakota State University’s College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase. Fargo, ND.

Hert, K., Wagner, M.G., Myers, L., Levine, J., Heck, T., & Rhee, Y. (2012). Socioeconomic status not a factor in improvement of fruit and vegetable intake through nutrition education. Poster was presented at North Dakota State University’s College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase. Fargo, ND.

Wagner, M., Hert, K., Myers, L., Levine, J., Heck, T., & Rhee, Y. (2012). Effectiveness of nutrition education and fruit and vegetable consumption on changes in biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress among overweight and obese adults. Poster was presented at North Dakota State University’s College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase. Fargo, ND.

Wagner, M., Hert, K., Myers, L., Levine, J., Heck, T., & Rhee, Y. (2012). Effects of nutrition education on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to fruit and vegetable intake. Poster was presented at North Dakota State University’s College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase. Fargo, ND.

Heck, T., Wagner, M., Hert, K., Myers, L., Levine, J., & Rhee, Y. (2012). Effects of nutrition education and fruit and vegetable supplementation on macronutrient and antioxidant intake in overweight and obese adults. Poster was presented at North Dakota State University’s College of Human Development and Education Research Showcase. Fargo, ND.