1. Dixon, J., Resor, J., Lewis, A., Lee, T.D., Hegde, A.V., Arnold, N.L., Mendez, L.M., & Stage, V.C. Development of educational whiteboard videos for Head Start teachers on how to implement food-based learning in the preschool classroom. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior. In Press.

  2. Resor, J., Dixon, J., Wu, Q., Hegde, A.V., Lee, T.D., Goodell, L.S., Mendez, L., McMillan, V.J., & Stage, V. Associations between preschool teachers' food-based learning frequency, level of personal priority, and identified resources and challenges: A Needs Assessment. Nutrients, 16(13), 2140. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16132140

  3. Hegde, A. V., Resor, J., Dixon, J. B., Méndez, L. I., Lee, T. D., McMillan, V. J., Goodell, L. S., & Stage, V. C. North Carolina Head Start teachers’ needs, resources, experiences, and priority for science education and professional development. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education (UJEC). https://doi.org/10.1080/10901027.2024.2413596  

  4. Tovar, A., Fischbach, S.R., Miller, M.E., Guseman, E.H., Stage, V.C., Wentzell, B., Benjamin-Neelon, S.E., Hoffman, J.A., Beltran, J., & Sisson, S. J. (2024). Height and weight measurement and communication with families in Head Start: Developing a toolkit and establishing best practices. Childhood Obesity, 20(7). https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2023.0166

  5. Dixon, J., Stage, V.C., Truesdale, K.P., Wu, Q., Kolasa, K., Haynes-Maslow, L., McGuirt, J., & Jilcott Pitts, J. (2023). Associations between food and beverage purchases and skin carotenoids among diverse small food retail store customers. Public Health Nutrition. doi.org/10.1017/S1368980023001581

  6. Hasnin, S.**, Dev, D.V., Swindle, T.M., Sisson, S.B., Purkait, T., Clifton, S.C., Dixon, J., & Stage, V.C. (2023). Current Field use of Reflection Spectroscopy-based Skin Carotenoid Assessment in Children: Systematic Review. Current Developments in Nutrition. doi: 10.3390/nu15061315

  7. Stage, V.C., Resor, J., Dixon, J., Hegde, A.V., Mendez, L., Lee, T., Brienholdt, R.*, Goodell, L.S., McMillen, V.J., Gilliam, E.M. (2023). More PEAS Please! Teaching Teachers How to Integrate Food-based Learning into Preschool Science. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2023.02.005

  8. Miller, E.M., Nicely, S., Trimbach, K., Shefet, D. , Stage, V.C. (2023). Measuring, Tracking, and Reporting BMI in Head Start: Perceptions of Health and Nutrition Managers. Health Promotion. doi: 10.1177/10901981221131264

  9. Forrest, D., Hegde, A., Lee, A., McMillan, V., & Stage, V.C. (2023). Engaging with health programming in Head Start: Parents’ perspectives. Journal of Early Childhood Research. doi: 10.1177/1476718X231175449

  10. Dixon, J.**, Hegde, A.V., Goodell, L.S., Arnold, N., Swindle, T., Dev, D., Mendez, L., McMillan, V., Lee, T., & Stage, V.C.. (2023). Integration of Food-based Learning with Science in the Preschool Classroom: Implementation Gaps and Opportunities. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2023.01.002

  11. Stainec, E. *, Hegde, A., Graham, L. , & Stage, V.C. (2023). Mentor and Evaluator Perspectives in North Carolina’s Early Educator Support Program: A qualitative study. The Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education. doi: 10.1080/10901027.2022.2122639

  12. Shefet, D.*, Nicely, S., Miller, B., Powell, S. & Stage, V.C. (2022). Communicating with Head Start Families About Children’s Weight Status: A Phenomenological Approach. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2022.09.001

  13. Diaz Rios, K., Stage, V.C., Leak, T., Taylor, C., & Reicks, M. Collecting, Using, and Reporting Race and Ethnicity Information: Implications for Research in Nutrition Education, Practice, and Policy. (2022). Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2022.01.006 [Invited Report to discuss critical diversity, equity, and inclusion approaches in the field of nutrition education and behavior.]

  14. Tovar, A., Miller, B, Stage, V.C., Hoffman, J., Guseman, E.H., Sisson, S.B., Shefet, D.*, Benhamin-Neelon, S., Swindle, T., Hasin, S., & Beltrain, M. (2022). BMI Data Collection and Communication in a Multi-State Sample of Head Start. Childhood Obesity. doi: 10.1089/chi.2021.0199 PubMed

  15. Bayles, J.*, Peterson, A., Hedge, A., Jilcott Pitts, S., & Stage, V.C. (2021) Food-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Learning Activities May Reduce Decline in Preschoolers’ Skin Carotenoids Status Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior. In Press. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2020.10.017 PubMed

  16. Stage, V., Goodell, L.S., Chase, S., MacDonald, S., Hegde, A., Bayles, J., & Jones, L. (2021). Eating Smart, Moving More for Head Start: A Pilot Study. Journal of Extension. 59(1),1-8. DOI: doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.01.05 

  17. Bauer, K.W., Chriqui, J.F., Andreyeva, T., Kennedy, E.L, Stage, V.C., Dev, D., Lessard, L., & Tovar, A. (2021). A Safety Net Unraveling: Feeding Young Children during COVID-19. American Journal of Public Health, 111(1), 116-120. DOI: doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2020.305980 PubMed

  18. Burkholder, S.**, Jilcott Pitts, S., Bayles, J., Baybutt, R., & Stage, V.C. (2021). Skin Carotenoid Levels Over Time and Differences by Age and Sex Among Head Start Children (3-5 years) Living in Eastern North Carolina. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 53(2), 103-109. DOI: doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2020.305980 PubMed

  19. Stage, V., Jones, L., Bayles, J.*, Hegde, A., Dev, D., & Goodell, L.S. (2021) Eastern North Carolina Head Start Teachers’ personal and professional experiences with healthy eating and physical activity: a qualitative exploration. Journal of Public Health Nutrition, 1-17. DOI: 10.1017/S1368980020003687 PubMed

  20. May, K., Jilcott Pitts, S., Stage, V.C., Kelley, C., Burkholder, S., Fang, X., Zeng, A. & Lazorick, S. (2020).  Examining the feasibility of using the Veggie Meter to assess skin carotenoids as a proxy for fruit and vegetable intake in preschool, middle, and high school students. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 33(6), 869-875. DOI: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12755 PubMed

  21. Resor, J., Hegde, A.V., Yeh, C., Stage, V.C. (2019). Preservice Early Childhood Educators’ Perceived Barriers and Supports to Nutrition Education. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 33(3), 414-429. 

  22. Stage, V., Downing, C.**, Hegde, A., Dev, D., & Goodell, L.S. (2019). Comparison of parent and child rankings of fruit and vegetable liking to assess parent accuracy as proxy reporters. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 58(2), 166-186. DOI: doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2019.1572002 PubMed

  23. Resor, J.** Hegde, A., & Stage, V.C. (2019). Standing Up for Broccoli: Exploring Pre-Service Early Educators’ (ECE) Experience with Nutrition Education. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 33(3), 414-429. DOI: doi.org/10.1080/02586543.2019.1609269

  24. Dunn, C.G.**, Burgermaster, M., Adams, A., Koch, P., Adintori, P., Stage, V.C. (2019) A Systematic Review and Content Analysis of Classroom Teacher Professional Development in Nutrition Education Programs. Advances in Nutrition. DOI:10.1093/advances/nmy075.  PubMed

  25. Garcia, A. Dev, D., & Stage, V.C. (2018). Factors Influencing Childcare Providers’ Engagement of Parents Regarding Child Nutrition. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 50(7), S61. DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2018.06.009 PubMed

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