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Mary L Blackburn

Family and Consumer Sciences, Health & Nutrition Advisor
University of California Cooperative Extension – Alameda County
224 West Winton Avenue
Rm 134
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-5623
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Education

Ph.D Human Nutrition and Health Planning and Administration, University of California Berkeley. 1974
MPH Public Health Nutrition with ADA Certification, University of California Berkeley. 1965

Awards

  • Hall of Fame
    Presented by National Extension Association of Family Consumer Sciences,  2020
  • Continuing Excellence Award
    Presented by National Association of Extension Family & Consumer Sciences,  2017
  • National Excellence Through Resesarch
    Presented by National Association of Extension Family & Consumer Sciences,  1998

Specialty

Family and consumer sciences, EFNEP and FSNEP

Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

  • Suzanne P. Murphy, PhD; Janet C. King, PhD, et al. (2023). Doris Howes Calloway: A Multi-country Study of the Impact of Moderate Malnutrition. Nutrition Today.J. Dwyer. Boston, Mass, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Volume 58:Number 1. January/February.
  • Janet C. King, PhD; Allison A. Yates, PhD, et al. (2023). Doris Howes Calloway: An Exemplary Administrator and Leader. Nutrition Today.J. Dwyer. Boston, Mass, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Volume 58:Number 2. March/April.
  • Mary L. Blackburn, PhD; Janet C. King, PhD, et al. (2023). Doris Howes Calloway: Exceptional Role Model, Mentor, and Humanitarian. Nutrition Today.J. Dwyer. Boston, Mass, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Volume 58:Number 5. September/October.
  • Allison A. Yates, PhD; Nancy F. Butte, PhD, et al. (2023). Doris Howes Calloway: Impact on National and International Food and Nutrition Policy. Nutrition Today.J. Dwyer. Boston, Mass, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Volume 58:Number 3. May/June.
  • Suzanne P. Murphy, PhD; Jean A. T. Pennington, PhD, et al. (2022). Doris Howes Calloway Improving Food Composition Tables. Nutrition Today.J. Dwyer. Boston, Mass, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Volume 57:Number 4. July/August.
  • JC, King; MJ, Kretsch, et al. (2022). Doris Howes Calloway: A Pioneer in Human Nutrition Research. Nutrition Today.J. Dwyer. 57:(3), 159-165. May/June.
  • Butte, Nancy F.; King, Janet C., et al. (2022). Doris Howes Calloway: A Woman Who Changed Nutrition Around the World. Nutrition Today.J. Dwyer. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. 57:(2), 74-78. March/April.
  • MJ, Kretsch; AA, Yates, et al. (2022). Doris Howes Calloway: Contributions to US Department of Agriculture Human Metabolic Research. Nutrition Today.J. Dayer. Boston, Mass, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. 57:(5), 288-294. September/October.
  • Nancy F. Butte, PhD; Harriet V. Kuhnlein, PhD, et al. (2022). Doris Howes Calloway: Her Work and Legacy on Nutritionally Vulnerable Populations in North America. Nutrition Today.J. Dwyer. Boston, Mass, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Volume 57:Volume 6. November/December.
  • Blackburn, Mary; Bojuwon, Hawau, et al. (2021). Ready or Not Emergency Preparedness Series. 6 Issues: Issue 1: Planning for Emergencies – 4 pages; Issue 2: Safety Considerations – 3 pages; Issue 3: Food and Water - 4 pages; Issue 4: Children and Families; Issue 4: Children and Families – 4 pages; Issue 5: Finances and Insurance – 2 pages; Issue 6: Time to Clean Up – 3 pages. •.J. Downing. ANR Publication. In press, 20. May 13.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2014). Caregivers, and Food Handlers Need Nutrition and Food Safety Education. Western Region Biennial Conference, San Francisco,CA.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2014). Fixed Income Elders Learn How to Stay Healthy and Be Active. Western Region Biennial Conference, San Francisco, CA, AAFCS.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Bruhn, Christine M., et al. (2014). "Seniors food handlers and caregivers need food safety and nutrition education." California Agriculture 68(1-2): 30-37.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2014) UC DELIVERS: Alameda County’s bilingual nutrition educator models effective adult education. UC Delivers
  • Bruhn, C.; al, et. (2010). Advancements in Food Safety Education: Trends, Tools and Technologies. Food Safety Education Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. March 23-¬26, 2010.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2010). "Limited-income seniors report multiple chronic diseases in quality of life study." California Agriculture Journal 64(4): 195-200.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Gillogy, Barbara, et al. (2010). "Research is needed to assess the nutrition and wellness needs of aging Californians." California Agriculture Journal 64(4): 167-173.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Barrett, G. (2010). "The need for caregiver training is increasing as California ages." California Agriculture Journal 64(4): 201-207.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Barrett, Gloria J. (2009). "Cooperative Extension Responds to Local County Caregiver Training Needs." Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 4(Fall 2009): 14-19.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Bruhn, C., et al. (2009). "Food safety and nutrition education needs of Individuals who serve food to elders at risk." Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 4(Fall 2009): 44-47.
  • Martin, A.C.; Kaiser, L.L., et al. (2008). "Take Care of your health: An extension program to prevent diabetes." Journal of Extension
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2007). Developing a short food behavior check list (FBC) to evaluate fruit and vegetable intake. CA-AFCC Regional Conference, Family and Consumer Sciences in the Urban Life: Revival, Renewal, Re-Urbanization. Los Angeles, CA. February 25, 2007.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Townsend, M., et al. (2007). Excellence through Research Team Award (Food Behavior Check List Effectively Evaluates Nutrition Education). NEAFCS Western Region Award. St. Paul, MN. September 21, 2007.
  • Martin, A.; Peterson, S., et al. (2007). Make it Safe Keep it Safe. NEAFCS Conference. St. Paul, MN. September 20, 2007.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2007). NEAFCS Member Resources Committee. NEAFCS Member Resources Committee. St. Paul, MN, CE Scholarship and Publishing. September 20, 2007.
  • Ober, B.; Blackburn, Mary L., et al. (2007). Optimal Aging: Coping with Chronic Diseases. CA-AFCC Regional Conference, Family and Consumer Sciences in the Urban Life: Revival, Renewal, Re-Urbanization. Los Angeles, CA. February 24, 2007.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2006). Developing a Short Behavior Check List for Evaluating Fruits and Vegetable Intake. CA-AFCS Western Region Conference. Los Angeles. February 24, 2007.
  • Townsend, M.S.; Blackburn, Mary L., et al. (2006). "Food Behavior Checklist Effectively Evaluates Nutrition Education." California Agriculture 60(1): 20-24.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2006). "Framing the issues for aging Californians." CA-AFCS Contempo September/October 2006: 7-8.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2006). Second Time Around - Grandparents Parenting Again. Sacramento, CA, Co-sponsored by Aging Workgroup, AARP, Area 4 Agency on Aging, et al. September 9, 2006.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2006). The Challenges of Aging Californians in the 21st Century: Coping with chronic conditions associated with living longer lives. CA-AFCS Western Region Conference. Los Angeles. February 25, 2007.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2006). The Rural and Urban Needs of Aging Californians in the 21st Century. Conference: Aging Workgroup. ANR-HR. June 7, 2006.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2005). "California Tackles Increase in Diabetes." Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences 97: 63-64.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Kaiser, L. (chair) (2005). Take Care of Your Health: Lessons on Living with Diabetes for African Americans. Health Promotion Workgroup, UCANR. Publication 3489. 2005.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2001). "China's Families in Transition: Impact of Contemporary Change." NEAFCS Reporter Fall 2001: 11-21.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2001). "Grandchildren Raised by Grandparents a Troubling Trend." California Agriculture 55(2): 10-17.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2000). "America's Grandchildren Living in Grandparent Households." Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences 92(2): 30-36.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (2000). "China's Families: Maternal; Family, and Child Health Theory and Practices." NEAFCS Reporter Fall 2000: 11-14.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1998). Eyes on China. 1998.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Brown, G., et al. (1998). Food Habits and Dietary Quality among Three Generations of Biologically Related African-American Women Living in California. National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference - Program Excellence Through Research. Rapid City, South Dakota. October 20, 1998.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Fuji, M.L., et al. (1996). Ready or Not Disaster Readiness Newsletter Series.
  • Blackburn, Mary L.; Lee, E. (1996). Families in Transition: Cross Cultural Asian Issues. 1996.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1996). Grandchildren Living in Grandparent Households -- US National and Statewide Data. 1996.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1996). Health Faith Partnerships. 1996.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1996). Lactose Intolerance. 1996.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1996). Poverty and Hunger: A Historical Perspective. 1996.
  • Johal, J.; Blackburn, Mary L., et al. (1996). Ready or Not - Family Disaster Readiness. 1996.
  • Fuji, M.L.; Blackburn, Mary L., et al. (1996). Ready or Not Disaster Readiness Newsletter Series. Ready or Not Disaster Readiness Newsletter Series. 1996.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1996). Team Lessons from the Geese. 1996.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1995). A Child'€™s Dietary, Health, and Developmental Profile - Book II.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1995). A Dietary and Lifestyle Profile - Book I.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1995). A Human Research Protocol - Dietary Practices and Substance Abuse Recovery. 1995.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1995). E. Coli. 1995.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1995). Family Needs Scale. 1995.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1994). Grandparents Are People Too - Older Care-givers Parenting Infants and Young Children. 1994.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1994). House Calls for Professionals. 1994.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1994). Pesticides in the Diets of Infants and Children. 1994.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1993). Nutrition and Brain Development and Function. 1993.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1991). Nutrition Weight Loss and Hypertension. 1991.
  • Calloway, D.H.; Blackburn, Mary L. (1985). "Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure of Pregnant and Lactating Women." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 42: 1161-11169.
  • Calloway, D.H.; Blackburn, Mary L. (1976). "Basal Metabolic Rate and Work Energy Expenditure of Mature Pregnant Women." J.A.D.A 69: 24-18.
  • Calloway, D.H.; Blackburn, Mary L. (1976). "Energy Expenditure and Energy Consumption of Mature Pregnant and Lactating Women." J.A.D.A 69: 29-37.
  • Calloway, D.H.; Blackburn, Mary L. (1974). "Energy Expenditure of the Pregnant Adolescent." J.A.D.A 65: 24-30.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1970). Nutrition Service Needs of the Pregnant Adolescent: Social and Health Need in Childhood and Adolescence. Proceedings: 1970 Public Health Social Work Institute, University of California, Berkeley.
  • Blackburn, Mary L. (1970). "Who Turns the Child off to Nutrition?" Journal of Nutrition Education 2: 45-49.
  • Garrett, C.L.; Ikeda, J.P., et al. Dietary quality is not linked across three generations of Black Women.

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