Ph.D., Nutrition, University of California, Davis
B.A., Human Biology, Stanford University

Dr. Heneman’s current work focuses on youth evaluation regarding several aspects of nutrition and health. In collaboration with Dr. Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr and the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), she has demonstrated the positive impact nutrition education has on the habits of California youth. One of Dr. Heneman's goals is to help enhance and expand the outreach efforts of UCCE. Highlights of her work include the development of surveys for use by parents and children, co-authorship of the Eating Healthy from Farm to Fork kindergarten and second grade curriculum, and completion of a statewide evaluation of the Reading Across MyPyramid Curriculum. She also has served or is currently serving on several committees, including the National 5-A-Day partnership, the Society for Nutrition Education Advisory Committee for Public Policy, and the UCANR Farm to School Workgroup, to act as an advocate for improving child nutrition programs.

Heneman, K., Joy, A.B., Zidenberg-Cherr, S., Donohue, S., Garcia, L., Martin, A., Metz, D., Smith, D., West, E., Steinberg, F.M. A “Contract for Change" Increases Produce Consumption in Low Income Women: A Pilot Study, Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2005 Nov; 105 (11):1793-6

Heneman, K. and Zidenberg-Cherr, S. Lead Toxicity: Are American Children Still At Risk? California Agriculture. 2006; 60 (4): 180-4.

Heneman, K.M., Chang, H.C., Prior, R.L., and Steinberg, F.M. Soy protein with and without isoflavones fails to substantially increase postprandial serum antioxidant capacity. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 2007 January; 18 (1) 46-53.

Cena, E.R., Joy, A.B., Heneman, K., and Zidenberg-Cherr, S. Low-income women in California may be at risk of inadequate folate intake. California Agriculture. 2007; 61 (2) 85-89.

Heneman, K. Health status of American Indians. Nutrition Perspectives. 2004 May/June; 29 (3): 5.

Heneman, K. The role of irradiation in food safety. Nutrition Perspectives. 2004 May/June; 29 (3): 15.

Heneman, K. Personalized nutrition. Nutrition Perspectives. 2004 May/June; 29 (3): 15.

Heneman, K. Effect of soy protein containing isoflavones on cognitive function, bone mineral density, and plasma lipids in postmenopausal women. Nutrition Perspectives. 2004 July/August; 29 (4): 7.

Heneman, K. Advisory recommends individualized hydration strategy for athletes. Nutrition Perspectives. 2004 July/August; 29 (4): 11.

Heneman, K. Development of health related waist circumference: Thresholds within BMI categories. Nutrition Perspectives. 2004 September/October; 29 (5): 2.

Heneman, K. Comparison of dietary intakes associated with metabolic syndrome risk factors in young adults: the Bogalusa heart study. Nutrition Perspectives. 2004 September/October; 29 (5): 2.

Heneman, K. Questions and answers regarding Vitamin E. Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 January/February; 30 (1): 2-3.

Heneman, K. Comparison of the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone diets for weight loss and heart disease reduction. Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 January/February; 30 (1): 4.

Heneman, K. Erythrocyte folate and its response to folic acid supplementation is assay dependent in women. Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 March/April; 30 (2): 2.

Heneman, K. Future directions for nutrition professionals. Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 May/June; 30 (3): 5.

Heneman, K. Is there a link between iron deficiency anemia and postpartum depression? Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 May/June; 30 (3): 9.

Heneman, K. Organic versus conventional produce: Is one healthier than the other? Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 May/June; 30 (3): 10-11.

Heneman, K. The effects of Olestra on carotenoid levels. Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 July/August; 30 (4): 2.

Heneman, K. How useful are measures of diet quality? Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 September/October; 30 (5): 3.

Heneman, K. The dietary guidelines and chronic disease risk. Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 September/October; 30 (5): 4.

Heneman, K. Does the future of nutrition lie in a pill? Nutrition Perspectives. 2005 September/October; 30 (5): 5-6.

Heneman, K. Review of 'Dietary Supplements A framework for evaluating safety, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2005 Nov; 82: 1144.

Heneman, K. Proposed recommendations regarding beverage consumption. Nutrition Perspectives. 2006 March/April; 31 (2): 3.

Heneman, K. Energy drinks: What are the facts? Nutrition Perspectives. 2006 March/April; 31 (2): 4-5.

Heneman, K. New statistics on the rates of overweight and obesity in the United States. Nutrition Perspectives. 2006 March/April; 31 (2): 6.

Heneman, K. Restrained eating: An effective weight loss strategy? Nutrition Perspectives. 2006 March/April; 31 (2): 11.

Heneman, K. MyPyramid for kids: Success or failure? Nutrition Perspectives. 2006 May/June; 31 (3): 14.