Distinguished Research Professor
Office: PSFA 405
Email: cmweaver@sdsu.edu
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Education
- Ph.D. Florida State University, 1978, Food Science and Human Nutrition
- M.S. Oregon State University, 1974, Food Science and Human Nutrition
- B.S. Oregon State University. 1972, Food Science and Human Nutrition
Professional Memberships
- National Academy of Medicine-member
- American Society for Nutrition-Fellow, Past President
- American Society for Bone and Mineral Research-Fellow
- American Heart Association-Fellow
- Institute of Food Technologists-Fellow
Research Areas
I have been involved in studies of diet interventions in animal models and humans for over 30 years funded through NIH, USDA, and private extramural support. I have led many randomized, controlled trials in children and adults with health and disease risk reduction outcomes, especially related to bone and heart. I have focused on mineral absorption and metabolism and subgroup differences. My work contributed to setting nutrient requirements for adolescents in North America. My research group uses isotopic tracers to study calcium metabolism. I also have been involved in creating guidelines for best practices in human nutrition research, programs for children, nutrient recommendations, and food policy guidance. For example, I was a member of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee.
Publications
- Bourassa MW,..Weaver C. Interventions to improve calcium intake through foods in populations with low intake. Annals New York Academy Science, 2022
- Wu KC, Cao S, Weaver CM.. Schafer AL. Prebiotic to improve calcium absorption in postmenopausal women after gastric bypass: A randomized controlled trial. J Clin Endocrinol Metab Doi: 10.1210/clinem/dab883
- Weaver CM et al. Perspective: U.S. Documentation and Regulation of Human Nutrition Randomized Controlled Trials. Adv Nutr , 12:21-45, doi:10.1093, 2021
- Weaver CM et al. The National Osteoporosis Foundation’s position statement on peak bone mass development and lifestyle factors: a systematic review and implementation recommendations. Osteoporos Int 27(4)1281-1386, 2016
- For an up to date publications list, see Connie Weaver’s NIH Bibliography.
