Deborah Simone Fetter

Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis Davis, California 95616

Phone: 914-393-3310 Fax: 530-752-8905 E-Mail: dsfetter@ucdavis.edu

Education
Doctoral Candidate in Nutritional Biology
Area of Emphasis: Public Health
Advisor: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science with Honors

Area of Emphasis: Community Nutrition
University of California, Davis

Participant, Summer Abroad: Nutrition in Quebec: Nature vs. Nurture, 2009

Course examined how diet and food impact health and modulate expression of genetic potential.
Discussed cultural influence of diet and food controversial issues.

Research Experience
Doctoral Research Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis 9/13 Current
Supervisor: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3817
Assist with the multi-component nutrition program, the Shaping Healthy
Choices Program, by helping with data collection involving anthropometrics,
vegetable preferences, and plate waste digital imagery, as well as
participating in a health fair.
Lead researcher on designing an evaluation for physical activity lessons,
entitled Healthy Choices in Motion, designed to complement the Shaping
Healthy Choices Program. These lessons have the ability to be technology-
enhanced with wearable physical activity devices.
Lead investigator on a project that builds upon the school-based, multi-
component intervention, the Shaping Healthy Choices Program, which is
currently being piloted for efficacy through partnership with UC CalFresh.
As part of this partnership, a supplemental set of physical activity lessons
was developed with an optional technology component utilizing wearable
activity monitoring devices. These personal activity monitoring devices will
be utilized as a platform for delivering and evaluating gain-framed and loss-
framed health-related messages compared to receiving no messages. It is
hypothesized that the students receiving gain-framed messages will have
greater improvements in health outcomes compared to those receiving loss-
framed or no messages.

Graduate Student Researcher Department of Nutrition, University of California, 6/16 Current

Davis
Supervisors: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD and Rachel Scherr, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3817
Lead researcher on evaluating different messaging techniques through
innovative technology for the ANR grant entitled, Use of Innovative
Technologies and Professional Development to Enhance Efficacy of an
Evidence-Based, Comprehensive Nutrition Education Program.
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Graduate Student Researcher Department of Nutrition, University of California, 1/15 9/15

Davis
Supervisors: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD and Rachel Scherr, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3817
Contribute to developing and implementing a pilot study to learn more about
the neurophysiological and cognitive factors in adolescents, who have
completed a 9-month nutrition education, school-based program, called the
Shaping Healthy Choices Program. This study will enhance the
understanding of how executive function may affect how well children
respond to the Shaping Healthy Choices Program. Using this information, the
program could be adapted to better meet the needs of children.

Graduate Student Researcher Department of Nutrition and Department of 4/14 1/15

Education, University of California, Davis
Supervisors: Cynthia Carter Ching, PhD and Sara Schaefer, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-9211
Help with the facilitation and data analysis of project GETUP. Project
GETUP uses a narrative-driven online game that syncs with the data from
wearable personal activity monitors. The aim is to encourage youth to be
more physically active and learn about how to engage with and manage their
personal health data.

Nutrition Intern Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis 6/10 6/11

Supervisor: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3817
Taught 5th graders nutrition lessons on Calcium.
Wrote/developed articles for bimonthly publication, Nutrition
Perspectives.
Research data entry.

Other Experience
Cal-Pro-NET Program Staff Department of Nutrition, University of California, 8/12 10/14
Davis
Supervisor: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3817
Coordinate with project staff and consultants for the execution of contracts
with the California Department of Education to develop and implement
instructional sessions on menu planning, financial management, nutrition
education, and food safety.
Assist with logistics for events, including planning meetings and managing
travel arrangements for single-day and multiple-day training workshops at
locations throughout the state of California.
Help manage contract expenditures, including consultant billing hours, travel
expenditures, and material and supply budgets.
Maintain records from meetings and the planning process for the
instructional sessions.
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Has served as contact person, addressing queries from training participants.

Journal of Child Nutrition and Management Assistant Editor/Student Editor Assistant Editor:
Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis 8/12 8/13
Supervisors: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD and Marilyn Briggs, PhD, RD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616 Student Editor:
530-752-3817 12/11 8/12
Organize manuscripts.
Coordinate review process.
Help revise manuscripts, so APA format guidelines are followed.

Student Assistant California Expanded Food and Nutrition Education 6/11 8/12
Program (EFNEP), University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Supervisor: Connie Schneider, PhD, RD
2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95616
530-750-1308
Contributed to the "Cultural Foods Substitution Project" through research
and utilization of various nutrition databases to find comparable foods in
EFNEP database for traditional Hispanic and Asian foods.
Wrote articles and supplements for EFNEP and UCCE monthly newsletters.
Helped revise cooperative extension and 4-H nutrition food safety
presentation and training.
Assisted with the adaptation of "Eating Smart, Being Active" curriculum into
learn-at-home lessons.
Offered support during multiple EFNEP educator trainings through planning,
preparation, and assistance during training.
Administrative tasks, including filing and answering phones.

Newsletter Co-Editor Student Nutrition Association (SNA), University of 5/11 6/12

California, Davis
Helped put together quarterly newsletters.
Wrote articles.
Recruited writers.
Oversaw newsletter printing and distribution

Intern Global HealthShare Initiative (GHSI), University of California, Davis 8/10 12/10
Supervisors: Raymond Rodriguez, PhD and Somen Nandi, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3263
Helped write and edit organization bylaws, assisted with international
conference held October 18-20 2010.

Nutrition Education Intern Health Education Council, Sacramento 6/10 8/10

Supervisor: Fatima Malik
3950 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 600, West Sacramento, CA 95691
916-556-3344
Assisted in educating low-income populations on the importance of eating
healthy and led cooking demonstrations.
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Intern Mindy Hermann, MBA, RD, Mount Kisco 6/09

Supervisor: Mindy Hermann, MBA, RD
Mount Kisco, New York 10549
Helped test and manipulate recipes for cookbook, 400 Calorie Fix.

Abstracts and Presentations

Fetter, D.S., Scherr, R.E., Linnell, J.D., Gerdes, M., Dharmar, M., Zidenberg-Cherr, S. Impact of Healthy
Choices in Motion on Physical Activity Knowledge. Accepted to Experimental Biology. Apr. 2017
(Chicago, IL).

Fetter, D.S., Scherr, R.E., Linnell, J.D., Bergman, J.J., Byrnes, M., Gerdes, M., Ruiz, L.D., Zidenberg-
Cherr, S. Using Theory to Develop an Experiential Physical Activity Curriculum. Accepted to
Experimental Biology. Apr. 2017 (Chicago, IL).

Fetter, D.S., Scherr, R.E., Linnell, J.D., Dharmar, M., Schaefer, S.E., Brian, K.M., Zidenberg-Cherr, S.
Participants in the Shaping Healthy Choices Program Increased the Intensity of Physical Activity.
Accepted to Experimental Biology. Apr. 2016 (San Diego, CA).

Other Publications

Special Writing Projects

Assistant Blogger Runners World March 2015
Help Dr. Liz Applegate write blog posts for her column, Fridge Wisdom, December 2016
on the Runners World website
Blog posts include:
Boost Production of this Hormone with Exercise to Burn Fat
How Important are Expiration Dates on Food
Should You Drink that Post Run Beer? New Research Weighs in
Does this Extract Really Help Burn Calories?
Dont Let a Cold Sideline Your Training
Italian Research Says Yes to Pasta
Run Strong with Whole Grains
Does Intermittent Fasting Help with Weight Loss?
Copper Linked to Fat Burning
The Nutrient Every Runner Needs and Almost No One Gets
Ultrarunners Burn Carbs as Fuel
Beans are Good for Your Heart and Waistline
Run More, Eat Less
Paleo Diet Principles May Help Runners
Protein Could be Key to Weight Loss, Muscle Gain
Sleep Better with Fiber
Small Plates Make a Big Difference
Carbs Still on Top as Fuel
How to Keep the Pounds Off After You Lose Weight
Can Drinking Coffee Help You Live Longer?
Why is Losing Weight so Hard?
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Drinking More Water Can Help You Drop More Pounds

Why Guys Need to Worry About Bone Health
Have a Sweet Tooth? Maybe Blame Your Genes
The Summer Danger Every Runner Faces
Is There a Best Way to Lose Weight?
The Essential Weight-Loss Nutrient
A New Way to Reduce Muscle Soreness
Eat More Often, Weigh Less

Student Blogger American Society for Nutrition March 2017

To promote the ASN blog as a dynamic communication tool, the Society March 2018
periodically enlists a cadre of students and young professionals to serve as ASN
bloggers to write about current topics in the nutrition field.
June 2014
Blog posts include: June 2015
Instagram: The New Frontier for Weight Loss?
Im not really an expert on the subject at all
Experimental Biology 2017: Restoring Relevancy of Nutrition Expertise in
the Current Food Movement
Experimental Biology 2017: Nutrigenomics and Personalized Nutrition
Experimental Biology 2017: Developing Health Eating and Physical
Activity Behaviors Through Education, Extension, or Technology
Does Breastfeeding Make You Smarter?
YPIG EB 2015: Becoming an Expert: Easy as 1, 2, 3 (Almost)
Are We Doing Nutrition Messaging Right?
Does Counting Calories Actually Count?
How to Have a Healthy School Year from Kindergarten to Graduate
School

Blog Contributor International Food Information Council Foundation June 2017

Blog posts include: Current
The Secret to Raising a Healthy Eater? Start Early!

Blogger PhDEATS October 2014

PhDEATS is my blog where I write about hot topics in nutrition and sustainable Current
strategies towards incorporating healthy living.
Blog: phDEATS
Instagram

Dietitian Dialogues Contributor Food Nutrition & Science from the Lempert October 2014
Report
Wrote article about artificial sweeteners: What Should I Do About
Artificial Sweeteners?

Experimental Biology 2014 Meeting Blogger American Society for Nutrition April 2014
Wrote two blogs one for the Student Interest Group session and one for
the Young Professional Interest Group session.
SIG Session on Best Practices for Your Research Toolkit
YPIG Asks: Whats the Winning Formula to Careers?
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Food Science: Food Properties Winter 2011

Created an online blog critiquing the course.
Received grade of A+.
Neurophysiology & Behavior: Nature vs. Nurture: Physiological Interactions Fall 2010
Among Genes, Nutrients, and Health
Research paper about the effect of menu labeling on food intake.
Received grade of 98%.
Sociology: Social Problems Fall 2009
Research paper, Distortion of Womens Body Image.
Received grade of 97%.

Fact Sheets
Some Facts About Gluten (Health Professionals). 2013.

EFNEP Nutrition Special Edition Supplements

May 2012: Can You Serve Up a Safe Barbeque?
April 2012: Not All Nutrition Information is Created Equal
February 2012: Kids in the Kitchen
January 2012: New Year, New You, New Grocery List
November 2011: Have An Enjoyable Thanksgiving Without Unzipping!

Newsletter Articles
Fetter, D. Freeze-dried Blueberries and Insulin Sensitivity. Nutrition Perspectives; Jan/Feb 2011; 36(1): 2.
Fetter, D. Flaxseed and Walnuts with Lifestyle Counseling Improve Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors.
Nutrition Perspectives; Jan/Feb 2011; 36(1): 3-4.
Fetter, D. Freeze-Dried Strawberries May Improve CVD Risk Factors. Nutrition Perspectives; Sept/Oct
2010; 35(5): 2.
Fetter, D. Possible Link Between Saccharine and Glucose Intolerance. Nutrition Perspectives; April June
2014; 39(2): 9-11.

Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant Discoveries and Concepts in Nutrition (NUT 10V), 3/16 Current
Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis
Supervisor: Liz Applegate, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-6682
Work closely with the instructor and Nutrition 10V development team to
create the virtual course.
Develop PlayPosit quiz questions with tailored feedback imbedded in the
course videos.
Identify areas for adapting the original Nutrition 10 course into the online
format.

Head Teaching Assistant Discoveries and Concepts in Nutrition (NUT 10), 3/16 3/17
Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis
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Supervisor: Liz Applegate, PhD

One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-6682
Manage the class activities, including the diet project, jeopardy, review
sessions, and extra credit lectures.
Oversee, train, and assist fellow Nutrition 10 Teaching Assistants on class
responsibilities.
Work closely with the instructor to enter grades and continuously improve
the course.
Present an extra credit lecture, entitled NUT TECH, where students learn
about the intersection of nutrition and technology. Topics include various
applications and devices related to fitness, nutrition, tracking, and analytics,
the quantified self, and related research involving the impact of nutrition
technology.
Hold office hours to aid student learning.
Answer student questions in-person, through email, and using the online
Piazza system.
Proctor exams.
Grade exams and diet projects.

Co-Head Virtual Teaching Assistant Discoveries and Concepts in Nutrition 8/15 3/16
(NUT 10), Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis
Supervisor: Liz Applegate, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-6682
Help oversee the virtual component of the class, where students can watch
real-time videos of the lectures and complete assignments online.
Assist with managing the class activities, including the diet project, jeopardy,
review sessions, and extra credit lectures.
Work closely with the instructor to enter grades and continuously improve
the course.
Developed and present an extra credit lecture, entitled NUT TECH, where
students learn about the intersection of nutrition and technology. Topics
include various applications and devices related to fitness, nutrition, tracking,
and analytics, the quantified self, and related research involving the impact of
nutrition technology.
Hold office hours to aid student learning.
Answer student questions in-person, through email, and using the online
Piazza system.
Proctor exams.
Grade exams and diet projects.

Teaching Assistant Recommendations and Standards for Human Nutrition 3/15 6/15
(NUT111B), Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis
3/16 6/16
Supervisor: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3817
Help organize the grading process.
Give a 2-hour lecture on protein, approved Food and Drug Administration
label claims, and supplements.
Assist with the development of the tests and quizzes
Hold office hours to aid student learning.
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Answer student questions in-person and through email.

Proctor exams.

Facilitator Proseminar in Nutrition (NUT 190), Department of Nutrition, 10/14 12/14

University of California, Davis
Supervisor: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3817
Facilitated further learning and reinforcement of nutrition research principles.
Guided students in the creation and presentation of effective 10-minute oral
research presentations using PowerPoint.
Evaluated students on presentation techniques and helped student improve
their presentation style.
Provided feedback on the abstracts students wrote for their presentation to
help improve grammar, clarity, and writing style.

Tutor Discoveries and Concepts in Nutrition (NUT 10), UC Davis Athletics, 8/14 9/14
Mens Basketball, University of California, Davis
8/15 9/15
Supervisor: Kevin Nosek, Assistant Coach
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616 6/16 7/16
530-752-9403 8/17 9/17
Facilitate a small group tutoring session for 3-6 players on concepts from
Nutrition 10, along with teaching study skills

Teaching Assistant Discoveries and Concepts in Nutrition (NUT 10), Department 1/14 6/15
of Nutrition, University of California, Davis
Supervisor: Liz Applegate, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-6682
Assist with coordination and implementation of the diet project.
Help facilitate class activities, including jeopardy, extra credit lectures, and
review sessions.
Hold office hours to aid student learning.
Answer student questions in-person, through email, and using the online
Piazza system.
Proctor exams.
Grade exams and diet projects.

Reader Recommendations and Standards for Human Nutrition (NUT 111B), 4/14 6/14
Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis
Supervisor: Sheri Zidenberg-Cherr, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3817
Grade exams, quizzes, and assignments.

Reader Discoveries and Concepts in Nutrition (NUT 10), Department of Nutrition, 4/13 12/13
University of California, Davis
Supervisor: Liz Applegate, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-6682
Proctor exams.
Grade exams and diet projects.
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Student Teaching Assistant Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth Spring Quarter:
(BIS 2A), University of California, Davis 4/10 6/10
Supervisor: Karen Gerhart, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616 Fall Quarter:
Led a weekly hour-long discussion summarizing key concepts. 9/10 12/10
Answered questions for students.

Lab Tutor Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity and the Tree of Life (BIS 2C), Winter Quarter:
University of California, Davis 1/10 3/10
Supervisor: Thomas E. Goliber, PhD
One Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
530-752-5488
Assisted as the Teaching Assistant facilitated the laboratory section by
helping the students find material under the microscope, answering questions
about particular lab stations, and aiding students during the Conservatory
exercises.

Awards and Honors

Mar Family Dissertation Year Fellowship in Nutritional Biology ($4,000 for research June 2017
related expenses or to support payment of tuition and fees or student living expenses)

University of California, Davis Henry A. Jastro Research Scholarship ($3,000 2018

towards research)

First place winner in the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition April 2017
at the Experimental Biology Conference ($350 award)

Professors for the Future Fellowship 2017 2018

Professors for the Future (PFTF) is a year-long competitive fellowship
program designed to recognize and develop the leadership skills of
outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who have
demonstrated their commitment to professionalism, integrity, and academic
service.
This unique program, sponsored by Graduate Studies, focuses on the future
challenges of graduate education, postdoctoral training, and the academy.
Professors for the Future is designed to prepare UC Davis doctoral students
and postdoctoral scholars for an increasingly competitive marketplace and a
rapidly changing university environment.

Sylvia Rowe Fellowship Finalist The International Food Information Council March 2017
Foundation
The Sylvia Rowe Fellowship Award was established to help deserving
individuals enhance their capabilities in the area of nutrition and food safety
communication.
The goal of this award is to develop the recipients communication skills that
he or she can and will apply to communicating nutrition and food safety
information to the public in an academic setting, professional situation (either
for-profit or nonprofit sector) or other public venue.
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Barbara Schneeman Research and Travel Award ($1,500 for research supplies or for February 2017
travel to scientific meetings)

University of California, Davis Henry A. Jastro Research Scholarship ($3,000 2017

towards research)

First place in the poster competition at the UC Davis Graduate Group in Nutritional September 2016
Biology Research Symposium ($250 award)

Participant in the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition at the April 2016
Experimental Biology Conference

University of California, Davis Carpenter Travel Award ($1,000 for travel to a 2016
research conference)

University of California, Davis Henry A. Jastro Research Scholarship ($3,000 2016

towards research)

University of California, Davis Block Grant Fellowship 2013 2014

Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society 2012

Davis Honors Challenge 2008 2012

Participated in additional classes.
Completed a 3rd-year group project revised European books online database
to make user-friendly.
Completed a 4th-year group project created activity program between UC
Davis student clubs and groups for Davis senior citizens.

American Association of University Women Westchester Branch Outstanding 2008

Student Award

Certifications

MRI Safety Training Certification Expires 3/31/2017

UC Davis Imaging Research Center

ServSafe California Food Handler Expires 1/8/2018

Certification number: 1748301

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Examination Expires 6/1/2022

Certification number: 15215399
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Special Skills
MRI Operator Trained
UC Davis Imaging Research Center

Affiliations/Memberships

American Society for Nutrition

Research Interests
Nutrition education
Utilizing technology to increase student engagement towards nutrition
Harnessing social media to promote healthy eating habits and behaviors
The school nutrition environment