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Lesley Jones
Assistant Professor
faculty
Dietetic Internship, College of Health Professions
55 h-index
210 pubs
24,895 cited
Research Areas
Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Lesley Jones's research investigates various aspects of diet and health, with a particular focus on maternal and child nutrition. Her work has examined macronutrient and energy intake across pregnancy trimesters among women in Arkansas, as documented in publications from the "Glowing Study." Jones has also explored the relationship between childhood obesity and socioeconomic status within Arkansas. Her research has identified that sodium intake in US children and adolescents significantly exceeds adequate levels, with fast food contributing to this issue. Additionally, her work has investigated the association between polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and HbA1c levels in adults with non-insulin dependent diabetes. Jones collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Lisa T. Jansen and Courtney Fose, with whom she shares multiple publications. Her scholarship metrics include an h-index of 4 and 73 total citations across 9 publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 55
- Publications: 210
- Citations: 24,895
Selected Publications
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Grain Intake Across Trimesters of Pregnancy Among Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study (2025)
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Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study (2025)
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The Relationship Between Childhood Obesity and Socioeconomic Status in Arkansas (2024)
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Association of School Meal Preparation Type with BMI of Head Start Children (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Lisa T. Jansen
University of Arkansas Medical Center
5 shared publications
In database
- P14-054-23 Increased Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Intake Is Not Associated With Lower HbA1c Levels in U.S. Adults With Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Ages 19–50
- P24-062-23 Sodium Intake in US Children Ages 2–19 Greatly Exceeds Adequate Intake With Fast-Food Being a Contributing Factor
- The Relationship Between Childhood Obesity and Socioeconomic Status in Arkansas
- Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
- Grain Intake Across Trimesters of Pregnancy Among Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
C. Fose
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
2 shared publications
- P14-054-23 Increased Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Intake Is Not Associated With Lower HbA1c Levels in U.S. Adults With Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Ages 19–50
- The Relationship Between Childhood Obesity and Socioeconomic Status in Arkansas
Wei Li
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2 shared publications
In database
- Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
- Grain Intake Across Trimesters of Pregnancy Among Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
Sydnie Locascio
1 shared publication
- P14-054-23 Increased Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Intake Is Not Associated With Lower HbA1c Levels in U.S. Adults With Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Ages 19–50
Wei Li
1 shared publication
- P14-054-23 Increased Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Intake Is Not Associated With Lower HbA1c Levels in U.S. Adults With Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Ages 19–50
Reza Hakkak
1 shared publication
In database
- P14-054-23 Increased Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Intake Is Not Associated With Lower HbA1c Levels in U.S. Adults With Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Ages 19–50
Kennedy Kerins
1 shared publication
- P24-062-23 Sodium Intake in US Children Ages 2–19 Greatly Exceeds Adequate Intake With Fast-Food Being a Contributing Factor
Wei Li
1 shared publication
- P24-062-23 Sodium Intake in US Children Ages 2–19 Greatly Exceeds Adequate Intake With Fast-Food Being a Contributing Factor
S. Stoothoff
Saint Luke's Health System (US)
1 shared publication
- The Relationship Between Childhood Obesity and Socioeconomic Status in Arkansas
Susan Violin Bryant
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
Haleigh Cox
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
Keith Doke
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
Caroline Michaelson
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
C. Phillips
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
Shannon Trantina
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (US)
1 shared publication
- Macronutrient and Energy Intake Across Three Pregnancy Trimesters Among a Cohort of Arkansas Women Enrolled in the Glowing Study
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