Karen Chapman-Novakofski , Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Nutrition

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
343 Bevier Hall
905 S. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 244-2852
Fax: (217) 244-1873
E-mail: kmc@uiuc.edu

Area of Interest

Dr. Chapman-Novakofski's research interests lie primarily with community nutrition. Her research topic focuses on identifying and changing the food habits of groups of people and individuals, primarily older people. Using behavioral theories, her interventions have included reducing cardiovascular disease risk, improving the eating habits of those with diabetes, as well as identifying modifiable beliefs older women have about diet, lifestyle and osteoporosis. Recently she has also investigated the role that taste perception has on the food preference of older men and women.

Publications

Chapman-Novakofski, K. Nutrition management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in older adults. Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly 20(3): 45-56, 2001.

Chapman-Novakofski, K. Nutrient needs of older adults. Carle Selected Papers 44(1):14-19, 2001.

Chapman-Novakofski, K, Brewer, MS, Riskowski, J, Burkowski, C, and Winter, L. Alterations in taste thresholds in men with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Amer Dietetic Assoc,99(12): 1536-1541, 2000.

Chapman-Novakofski, K. Geriatric Nutrition: Guidelines for Living a Healthier Life,164 pgs., Wolf Rinke Publishing, Inc., 2000.

Ham, J., Pearlman, R.A., and K.M. Chapman. Longitudinal assessment of the nutritional status of elderly veterans. J Gerontology Biological Sciences 51A(4): B261-B269, 1996.

Keywords

nutrition,geriatrics,osteoporosis,diabetes,food habits