Kinesiology

Lorri Kanauss

Lorri Kanauss, Ph.D.

Professor and DPD Director

Department: Kinesiology
Areas of Focus: Clinical Nutrition and Community Nutrition
Academic Programs: Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition and Foodservice Management, Health Sciences
Research Areas: Weight Management, Wellness, Diabetes Prevention
Phone: 217-430-4545
Email: L-Kanauss@wiu.edu

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About Me

Hello, my name is Lorri Kanauss. I have been teaching at WIU since 2002 and enjoy working with students. Over the years I have taught several dietetics-related courses including Nutrition Assessment, MNT I, MNT II, and Community Nutrition. I have also taught a couple courses for Health Sciences recently.

I currently serve as the Dietetics Program Director and Director of the Bella Hearst Diabetes Institute on campus. I also served as a program reviewer for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics for 15 years. I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and earned the Health/Fitness Specialist Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine. I have been a member of several professional organizations throughout my career including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Public Health Association, and the National Wellness Institute.

Previously I worked as a clinical dietitian at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, IL, where my clinical experiences included renal dialysis, diabetes, life-management, chemical dependency, medicine, surgery, nutrition support, cardiology and pediatrics. I participated with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care. I also worked as an outpatient dietitian at the Quincy Medical Group in Quincy, IL, where I educated patients for a variety of conditions, including weight management, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, renal disease, and allergies.

Education:
Ph.D. in Public Health
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Specialization: Community Health Promotion and Education
Dissertation Topic: The impact of school wellness team members’ professional credentials and motivating needs on the effectiveness of nutrition related policies		 2012
M.S.P.H. in Public Health
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN		 2007
M.S.Ed. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Illinois University
Thesis: The effect of focus group menu planning on menu satisfaction in a senior citizens congregate meal site		 1997
B.S. in Home Economics
Western Illinois University
Emphasis: Dietetics		 1994