University of Minnesota
Department of Food Science and Nutrition

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  Joanne L. Slavin, Ph.D, R.D. Photo of Joanne Slavin
 

Professor
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
Address: 166 FScN
Phone: (612) 624-7234
Fax: (612) 625-5272
jslavin@umn.edu

  Research Expertise:
 
  • Human Nutrition
  • Dietary fiber
  • Carbohydrates
  • Whole grains
  • Sports nutrition
  • Phytochemicals
  Resident and Outreach Teaching
 
  • FScN 3612 Life Cycle Nutrition
  • FScN 4612 Human Nutrition
  Selected Scholarship
 

Slavin JL (2005) Dietary fiber and weight loss. Nutrition 21:411-418.

 Pylkas AM, Juneja LR, Slavin JL. (2005) Comparison of different fibers for in vitro production of short chain fatty acids by intestinal microflora. J Med Foods 8:113-116.

 Spector LG, Xie Y, Robison LL, Heorema NA, Hilden JM, Lange B, Felix CA, Davies SM, Slavin J, Potter JD, Blair CK, Raeman GH, Ross JA. (2005) Maternal diet and infant leukemia: The DNA topoisomerase II inhibitor hypothesis (A report from the children’s oncology group). Cancer Epid Biomarkers Prev 14:651-655.

 Stewart M, Slavin JL (2006) Molecular weight of guar gum affects short-chain fatty acid profile in model intestinal fermentation. Molecular Nutr Food Res 50:971-976.

 Slavin JL (2006) Figs: Past, present, and future. Nutrition Today 41:180-184.

 Slavin JL, Green H (2007) Fibre and satiety. Nutrition Bulletin 32 (Suppl 1):32-42.

 Queenan KM, Stewart ML, Smith KN, Thomas W, Fulcher RG, Slavin, JL (2007) Concentrated oat beta-glucan, a fermentable, fiber lowers serum cholesterol in a randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal Mar 26, 6:6.

 Timm D, Slavin JL (2008) Dietary fiber and the relationship to chronic disease. Am J Lifestyle Med (in press).

 Twait CM, Slavin JL (2007) Grape powder lowers serum triglycerides in postmenopausal women. J Applied Res 7:196-203.

 Slavin JL (2007) Dietary carbohydrates and risk of cancer. In: Functional Food Carbohydrates, Biliaderis CG, Izydoreczyk MS, eds, CRC Press 371-385.

 Slavin JL (2006) Whole grain component synergy and cancer. In: Food-drug Synergy and Safety, Thompson L, Ward W, eds, CRC Press, pp 175-189.

 Slavin JL (2007) Fiber: Finally a nutrient. Expert Opinion. Perspectives in Nutrition, 7th ed. Wardlaw G, ed. pp 165-166.

 Slavin JL (2005) New spin on an old story: Fiber (soy and other) in the diet. The Soy Connection 13(1):1-2.

 Slavin JL (2005) Whole grains, dietary fibre and health. Insert to J Can Diet Assoc Vol 66:2, Summer 2005.

 Slavin J (2006) Beyond fiber: whole grains and health. Phytochemicals: Nutrition-Gene Interactions, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, Boca Raton, FL pp 161-174.

 Slavin JL (2007) Whole grains and cardiovascular disease. In: Whole Grains and Health, MarquartL, Jacobs DR, McIntosh GH, Poutanen K & Reicks M., eds, Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA, pp 59-69.

 Slavin JL (2006) Developing a low-residue diet. In: Nutrition Composition of Rations for Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations. Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board, The National Academies Press, Washington, DC, pp 361-366.

 Stewart ML, Slavin JL (2007) Molecular weight of guar gum affects short-chain fatty acid profile in vitro. In: Dietary Fibre Components and Functions, Salovaara H, Gates F, Tenkanen, eds, Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen, The Netherlands, pp 187-198.

Marret, R.A., Slavin, J.L. 2004. No long-term benefits of supplementation with arabinogalactan on serum lipids and glucose. J. Am. Diet. Assoc. 1004:636-639.

Slavin, J.L. 2004. Whole grains and human health. Nutrition Research Reviews 17:99-110.

Slavin, J.L. 2004. Dietary fiber and prevention of cancer. In: Functional Foods, Ageing and Degenerative Disease, Remacle, C. and Resusens, B. (Ed.) Woodhead Publishing Limited, Cambridge, England, pp 628-644.

Marquart L, Slavin J, Fulcher G (eds). Whole Grains in Health and Disease. Eagan Press, St. Paul, MN.

Slavin JL, Greenberg NA (2003) Partially hydrolyzed guar gum: Clinical nutrition uses. Nutrition 19:549-552.

Slavin JL. (2003) Dietary fiber. In: Contemporary Nutrition Support Practice, Matarese LE, Gootschlich MM, eds, Saunders, pp – 173-180.

Dreon DM, Slavin JL, Phinney SD. (2003) Oral contraceptive use and increased plasma concentration of C-reactive protein. Life Sciences 73:1245-1252.

Slavin JL (2003) Sports nutrition. Food Safety Handbook, Schmidt RH, Rodrick GE, eds, Wiley, pp 627-640.

Slavin JL. (2003) Impact of the proposed definition of dietary fiber on nutrient databases. J Food Comp Anal. 10:287-291.

Slavin JL. (2003) Why whole grains are protective: biological mechanisms. Proc Nutr Soc.

  Leadership and Service:
 
  • Present-1987 American Dietetic Assocation
  • Present-1983 Institute of Food Technologists
  • Present-1981 U of M Nutrition and Dietetics Program Committee
  • Present-1982 U of M Nutrition Graduate Faculty Committee
  • Present - 1981 American Society of Nutrition
  Awards:
 
  • 2007 CFANS Student Board Faculty of the Year Award
  • 2006 College of Human Ecology Excellence in Teaching Award
  • 1999 College of Human Ecology Excellence in Research Award