Linda Bobroff, Ph.D., RD, LD/N

Professor
Food and Nutrition
3026-B McCarty Hall D
PO BOX 110310
Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
(352) 273-3521
e-mail: bobroff@ufl.edu

Publications

Awards and Honors

2008 Award of Excellence Honorable Mention 2008 (for “MyPyramid for Older Adults” mini-poster), Nutrition Education for the Public Dietetic Practice Group, the American Dietetic Association

2007 Outstanding Member Award, Weight Realities Division, Society for Nutrition Education

2005, Program Excellence Through Research Regional and National Team Awards, for the curriculum Take Charge of Your Diabetes, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

2005, Mid-career Achievement Award, Society for Nutrition Education

2004, Program Excellence Through Research State Team Award, for the curriculum Take Charge of Your Diabetes, Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

2002, Distinguished Dietitian, Florida Dietetic Association

2001, Distinguished Dietitian, Gainesville District Dietetic Association

2001, Outstanding Specialist, Florida Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Profile

Dr. Bobroff has been on the faculty of the University of Florida since 1985. She received a BA in Elementary Education from Brooklyn College, and was a fourth grade teacher before pursuing graduate studies in Nutrition. She studied at Rutgers University and the University of Wisconsin – Madison, earning a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Nutrition. She is also a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LD/N).

Since coming to Florida, Dr. Bobroff has provided leadership for Extension programs that address significant nutrition and health concerns including heart health, diabetes, cancer risk reduction, and weight management. She also has developed educational materials focused on maternal and infant nutrition, child nutrition, and nutrition for elders. In all of these areas, Dr. Bobroff has developed educational programs, authored Extension publications, and provided on-going support and training for county Extension faculty. She has received over $600,000 in grant funds to support Extension nutrition programming in Florida, and under her supervision, 17 graduate students have contributed to the development of Extension nutrition materials.

Selected Publications

Book Chapters

Bobroff L. B. “Normal Nutrition” In: Handbook of Medical Nutrition Therapy: The Florida Diet Manual 2005 Edition. Tallahassee FL: Florida Dietetic Association, 2005.

Bobroff L. B. “Nutrition and Diet” In: Optimal Aging. O’Neil KW and Peterson RL, eds. Sarasota FL: Optimal Aging, LLC, 2004, pp 627-641.

Encyclopedia Sections

The following sections are included in: James, DCS, ed. Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z. Detroit, MI: Macmillan Reference USA, 2004:

Bobroff L. B. “Dietary Guidelines” Vol. 1, p. 153-154.

Bobroff L. B. “Dietary Reference Intakes” Vol. 1, p. 155.

Bobroff L. B. “Food Guide Pyramid” Vol. 1, p. 225-228.

Bobroff L. B. “Recommended Dietary Allowances” Vol. 2, p. 164.

Refereed Publications

Shelnutt KP, Bobroff L. B. and Diehl DC. MyPyramid for Older Adults. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. In press.

Perri MG, Limacher MC, Durning PE, Janicke DM, Lutes LC, Bobroff L. B., Dale MS, Daniels MJ, Radcliff TA, and Martin AD. Extended-Care Programs for Weight Management in Rural Communities - The Treatment of Obesity in Underserved Rural Settings (TOURS) Randomized Trial. Archives of Internal Medicine. 2008;168(21):2347-2354

Bobroff L. B., Christian L. L., Lieberman L.S., Guyer L.K., Frazee C. Encouraging elementary school children to eat breakfast. J Nutr Educ. 1996;28:293B.

Bobroff L. B., Turner R. E., Weddle D.O., Brake J. H., Lieberman L.S ., and Allen T. B. Interactive Learning for Congregate Nutrition Site Nutrition Education: A Pilot Study. J Nutr Elderly. 2003;23(1):81-93.3.

Extension Publications

Dr. Bobroff has numerous consumer publications on the EDIS database, which may be searched by author name or topic: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

Dr. Bobroff developed many of the consumer publications and professional resources related to the MyPyramid food guidance system available on the FYCS Web site: http://fycs.ifas.ufl.edu/pyramid/index.htm

Extension Programs

Bobroff L. B., Oliver-Cordero L., Martin L. A., Romero, S., and Hillan J. Elder Nutrition and Food Safety (ENAFS) Healthy Living Program. Six educational modules (21 lessons) designed for use at Older American's Act Nutrition Program meal sites, 2000-05.

Shelnutt K. P., Bobroff L. B., and Hillan J. ENAFS Healthy Living Program module. Diabetes, 2006.

Bobroff L. B. and Shelnutt K. P. MyPyramid for Older Adults, an adaptation of USDA's MyPyramid, 2007. This new teaching tool currently is being incorporated into updated lessons for the ENAFS module Unique Nutritional Needs of Older Adults.

Bobroff L. B., Cholesterol Control Self-Study. Six-session educational program designed to assist program participants in managing their blood cholesterol levels, 2000.

Bobroff L. B. and Wittkowsky P. Toward Permanent Weight Management. Eleven-session educational program that promotes positive body image and healthy lifestyle behaviors for long-term weight management, 1999 (major revision 2006).

Fish L and Bobroff L. B., Keeping the Pressure Down. Eight-session educational program designed to help adults at risk for hypertension maintain normal blood pressure, 2001 (major revision 2005).

Bobroff L. B., Larson D. L. and Turner R. E. Smart Food Shopping for Teens. Seven-session program designed to encourage teens to select healthful foods packaged in environmentally friendly packaging, 2002 (revised 2006).

Bobroff L. B. and Gal N.J. Take Charge of Your Diabetes. Extension-based, collaborative educational program designed to promote blood glucose control and reduce health risks in adults with type 2 diabetes, 2007.