Carly Applegarth
Project Manager
Contact
Carly is the project manager for the EAT Family Style Program. She is a registered dietician and completed a master's degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences in 2021 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
From
Kearney, Nebraska
Degree
Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Sciences - University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2021
Top Three Strengths
- Harmony – I enjoy collaborating and learning from people with different experiences than me
- Learner – I am curious about the world around me, and I love trying new and challenging activities
- Achiever – I am goal oriented and have strong work ethic
Professional Membership or Affiliation
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Publications
Dev, D.A., Hillburn, C., Luxa, J., Lessard, L., Bauer, K.B., Cotwright, C., & Tovar, A. (2022). Implementation of the Federal Waivers for Feeding Children in ECE during COVID-19.Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 54(10), 925-938.
Dev, D. A., Padasas, I., Hillburn, C., Stage, V. C., & Dzewaltowski, D. A. (2022). Ecological Approach to Family-Style, Multilevel Child Care Intervention: Formative Evaluation Using RE-AIM Framework. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 54(8), 728- 744.
Dev, D. A., Garcia, A. S., Dzewaltowski, D. A., Sisson, S., Franzen-Castle, L., Rida, Z., Williams, N.A., Hillburn, C. Dinkel, D. Srivastava, D., Burger, C., Hulse, E., Behrends, D., & Frost, N. (2020). Provider reported implementation of nutrition-related practices in childcare centers and family childcare homes in rural and urban Nebraska. Preventive medicine reports, 17, 101021.
Manuscripts Under Review
Dev, D.A., Hasnin, S., Hillburn, C., Sission, S.B., & Tovar, A. (2023) Child Taste Preference is a Primary Barrier for Serving Vegetables in Family Childcare Homes: Findings from a Multi- Method Study.
Dev, D.A., Hillburn, C., Luxa, J., Bauer, K.B., Lessard, L., Cotwright, C., & Tovar, A. (2022). Illuminating CACFP Partnerships that Improved Food Access and Waiver Utilization for Feeding Young Children in ECE during COVID-19: A Qualitative Study.
Manuscripts in Preparation
Hillburn, C. Dev, D.A., Franzen-Castle, L. Dzewaltowski, D. A., Tovar, A. (2023). Multiple Roles and Children with Mixed Age Groups are Primary Challenges for Implementing Responsive Feeding for Rural Family Child Care Home Providers: A Qualitative Exploration Using Diffusion of Innovations Theory.
Presentations
Dev, D.A., Hillburn, C. (2023, April 10-14.) A Call to Action for Policy Makers: Feeding Young Children During COVID-19. Presented at the Child Nutrition Conference, San Diego, California, United States.
Dev, D.A., Hillburn, C., Salazar, S. (2023, April 10-14.) The Ecological Approach to Family Style: An online program to enhance childcare providers responsive feeding practices and mealtime environments. Presented at the Child Nutrition Conference, San Diego, California, United States.
Dev, D.A., Richmond, M., Hillburn, C. (2023, March 22-April 3). Culturally Responsive Care in Management of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders [Seminar]. Presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Conference (Virtual), United States.
Hillburn, C., Dev, D.A., Franzen-Castle, L., & Dzewaltowski, D. (2022, July 29-31). Using Diffusion of Innovations Theory to Explore Family Child Care Home Providers Perspectives on Responsive Feeding Practices. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Poster presented at the SNEB 2022 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Dev, D.A., Richmond, M., Hillburn, C. (2021, November 18-20). Using Culturally Responsive Strategies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Feeding Disorders [Seminar]. Presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Conference (Virtual), United States.
Dev, D. A., Padasas, I., Hillburn, C., Stage, V., & Dzewaltowski, D. (2020, July 20–24). Using the RE-AIM framework in formative evaluation of the EAT Family Style intervention. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 52(7), S80–S81. Poster presented at the SNEB 2020 Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, United States.
Fun Fact
I was a pole vaulter on the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s track and field team for four years while earning my undergraduate degree.