Department of Nutritional Sciences Faculty Profiles
Dr. Gordon Jensen, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Head
PhD, Cornell Univ, 1981
MD, Cornell Univ. 1984
Penn State University
110H Chandlee Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
Office Phone: 814-865-0108
Office Fax: 814-865-3602
E-mail Address: glj1@psu.edu
Homepage: nutrition.hhdev.psu.edu
Courses Taught
Research Interests
- Nutritional concerns of older persons.
- Nutrition screening for risk in elderly populations
- Obesity and function in older persons.
- Inflammation in Nutrition and Medicine.
Selected Publications
Jensen GL, Silver HJ, Roy MA, Callahan E, Still C, Dupont W. Obesity is a risk factor for reporting homebound status among community dwelling older persons. Obesity 14: 509-17 (2006).
Jensen GL. Obesity among older persons: screening for risk of adverse outcomes. Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging 10: 510-22 (2006).
Jensen GL. Inflammation as the key interface of the medical and nutritional universes: a provocative examination of the future of clinical nutrition and medicine. JPEN 30: 453-63 (2006).
Bailey RL, Mitchell DC, Miller CK, Still CD, Jensen GL, Tucker K, Smiciklas-Wright H. Dietary patterns derived from a diet screening instrument in older rural adults. J Nutr, 137: 421-6 (2007).
Branner CM, Koyama T, Jensen GL, Racial and ethnic differences in pediatric obesity-prevention counseling: a National prevalence analysis of healthcare provider practices. Obesity, In Press (2008)
Kumpf V, Jensen GL. Complications following bariatric surgery: survey evaluating impact on the practice of specialized nutrition support. Nutr Clin Prac, In Press (2008).
Kropski JA, Keckley PH, Jensen GL. School-based obesity prevention programs: and evidence-based review. Obesity, In Press (2008).