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• Ph.D. in Nutrition, Mississippi State University
• M.S. in Nutrition with Minor in Sociology, Mississippi State University
• B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition with Minor in Spanish, University of Florida

• Community nutrition
• Nutrition in policy
• School nutrition
• Global issues in nutrition
• Social and cultural influences on food habits and nutrition status
• Curriculum development

Publications

Gray, V. B., Cuite, C., Patton-Lopez, M., Richards, R., Savoie-Roskos, M., Machado, S. et al. (2024). Food Insecurity knowledge and training in interdisciplinary health professions education. In press. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 56 (12), 893-903. 

Landry, M., Savoie-Roskos, M., Gray, V. B, et al. (2024). Food security as a basic need: College students need greater support from institutional administration. Journal of American College Health. 

Gray, V. B., Grijalva-Martinez, E.,* Zuniga, C.,* Buran, M., Stamper, N., Bianco, S. (2024). CalFresh Healthy Living implementation across eight universities: A qualitative process-focused evaluation. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

Barrack, M.T., Domino, S.,* Gray, V.B. et al. (2023). Support for inadvertent undereating in female adolescent athletes with clinical indicators of low energy availability. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 26(6); 285-290.   

Coffey, A. B.,* Alai, N.,* Gray, V. B., Cotter, J. A. & Barrack, M. T. (2022.) Nutrition education curriculum promotes adolescent runners’ self-efficacy, knowledge, and intake of nutrient-rich carbohydrate foods, Journal of the American Nutrition Association, DOI: 

Flores, C.,* Docherty, B.,* Bittner, M., Young, A., Gray, V., Blaine, R. E. (2022). Nutrition intervention at a summer camp for children with disabilities. California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Journal. 

Lin, S.,* Gray, V. B., Galvan, C., Ede, A., Rodriguez, A.,* Kenley, E. C.* (2021). Evaluation of a middle school program aimed at improving eating competence, body satisfaction, and personal and social responsibility. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 113 (4), 57-69.

Barrack, M.T., Gray, V.B., Olson, C.,* Richard, C., West, J*. (2021). Comparative analysis between a brief nutrition screening survey and validated food frequency questionnaire among physically active college students. Journal of the American College of Health. 

Matt, S. A.,* Barrack, M. T., Gray, V. B., et al. (2021). Adolescent endurance runners exhibit suboptimal energy availability and intakes of key nutrients. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, doi: 

Wood, K. L.,* Barrack, M T., Gray, V. B., et al. (2021). Cognitive dietary restraint score is associated with lower energy, carbohydrate, fat, and grain intake among female adolescent endurance runners. Eating Behaviors, 40. 

Gray, V. B., Byrd, S., Downey, L. (2021). Patterns of food availability and cost in SNAP-participating retail stores in Mississippi. Journal of Extension, 59(2), Article 4. .

Chiong, R.,* Gray, V. B., Roy, R. (2020).Development and evaluation of a family-based nutrition program rooted in food parenting literature. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 49(1), 67-83. DOI: 10.1111/fcsr.12375

Gray, V. B., Hardman, A., Byrd, S.  (2020). Qualitative evaluation of drivers of eating decisions among SNAP participants in Mississippi. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 52(8): 775-787. doi: 

Osterman, S.,* Gray, V. B., Loy, M., Coffey, A.,* Smallwood, K.,* Barrack, M. (2020). Prioritized dietary supplement information needs of 307 NCAA division I student athletes. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2020.01.007

Yoshinaga, A.,* Gray, V. B., Barrack, M., Blaine, R. E., Smallwood, K.* (2020). Factors influencing parents in team snacks selections vary by desire for changes. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 48(3), 276-288. 

Minkow, S.,* Gray, V. B., Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., Reiboldt, W., Gonitzke, D., Childers, J.* (2020). Cooking attitudes, behaviors, and self-efficacy in relation to fruit and vegetable intake among young adults. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 112, pp. 38-45. doi: 

Woglom, C.,* Gray, V. B., Wang, L. , Hill, M. (2020). Significant relationships exist between perceived and objective and diet quality in young adults. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120(1), 103-110. DOI: 

Alencar, M.K., Johnson, K., Mullur, R., Gray, V., Gutierrez, E.* (2019). Telehealth-based health coaching increases mhealth device adherence and rate of weight loss in obese participants. Telemedicine and e-Health. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2019.0017

Nguyen, J.,* Rock, C. R., Gray, V. B., Claver, M., Costa, C. (2019). Product development considerations of flaxseed supplementation for the aging populations: A pilot study. Journal of Food Research, 8(3). doi: 10.5539/jfr.v8n3p42

Magammana, C.,* Rock, C., Gray, V., Wang, L. (2019). A Comparison of the polyphenolic and free radical scavenging activity of cold brew versus hot brew black tea (camellia sinensis,theaceae). Journal of Food Research, 8(3). Doi: 10.5539/jfr.v8n3p35

Galvan, C., Meaney, K., Gray, V. B. (2018). Examining the reciprocal nature of service-learning for underserved students and pre-service teachers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. 

Gustin, L., & Gray, V. (2018). A sustainable cooking show intervention to address barriers contributing to suboptimal diets. Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 8(3), 699. doi: 10.4172/2155-9600.1000699

Rafferty, A.,* Gray, V. B., Nguyen, J.,* Lin, S.,* Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., Barrack, M. (2018).  Parental perceptions of snacking in youth sports. Journal of the Nutrition Education and Behavior, 18, S1499-4046(18). 

Chamberlain, A.,* Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., Gray, V. B., Reiboldt, W., Peterson, C.,* & Spruijt-Metz, D. (2018). Academic-related factors and emotional eating in adolescents. Journal of School Health, 88(7), 493-499.

Alencar, M.K., Johnson, K., Mullur, R., Gray, V., Gutierrez, E.,* Korosteleva, O. (2017). Weight loss program using video conferencing is successful to induce body weight loss. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 

Adams, E.,* Genter, P., Keefe, E., Sandow, K., Gray, V. B., Rotter, J., Chen, Y., Ipp, E. (2018). The effect of glucose on circulating glucagon- like peptide-1, insulin and glucagon in Hispanic adults with and without type 2 diabetes. Journal of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 135, 185-191.

Andrews, D.,* Gray, V. B., Galvan, C., & Donlin, A. (2017). ­Qualitative evaluation of a fitness and nutrition-focused wellness program. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 46(1), 70-81.

Gray, V. B., Galvan, C., & Donlin, A. (2017). Integrating service learning into a research-based advanced community nutrition course. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 43(3), 257-271.

Gray, V. B., Gustin, L., Smith, K., & Jensen, L.* (2015). Validating the made-from-scratch vs. traditional style approach for improving the nutritional quality of Heart Start menus. Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition, 7(6): 355-366. doi: 10.1177/1941406415611475

Gray, V. B., Byrd, S. H., Fountain, B., Rader, N., & Fruge, A.* (2015). Childhood nutrition in the Mississippi Delta. Health Promotion International, 31(4), 857-868. doi: 10.1093/heapro/dav072

Rader, N., Byrd, S. H., Fountain, B., Bounds, C., Gray, V. B., & Fruge, A.* (2015). We never see children in parks:  A qualitative examination of the role of safety concerns on physical activity among children. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 12, 1010-1016.

Gray, V. B., Byrd, S. H., Cossman, J. S., Chromiak, J., Cheek, W. & Jackson, G. (2007). Parental behaviors and attitudes towards child nutrition and weight: Variations by child’s weight. Nutrition Research, 27, 548-558. 

Gray, V. B., Byrd, S. H., Cossman, J. S., Chromiak, J., Cheek, W. & Jackson, G.  (2007). Family characteristics have limited ability to predict weight status of young children. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107, 1204-9.

Gray, V. B., Cossman, J. S. & Powers, E. Stunted grown is associated with physical indicators of malnutrition but not food insecurity among rural school children in Honduras. (2006). Nutrition Research, 26, 549-555.

Gray, V. B., Cossman, J. S., Dodson, W. & Byrd, S. (2005). Dietary acculturation of Hispanic immigrants in Mississippi. Salud Pública de México, 47, 351-60.

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà President’s Award for Team Achievement, Basic Needs Team, 2023.

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, Society of Nutrition Education, 2022.