DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES- FACULTY & STAFF

NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

 



 



Allen Knehans, Ph.D.

David Ross Boyd Professor
Vice-Chairman

E-mail: Allen Knehans
(405) 271-2113 ext. 41175





education


Ph.D., Nutritional Biochemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 1979


Recent publications


Witten, M.S., J.M. Carter, K.A. Eliot, D.A. Bemben, A.W. Knehans, M.A. Anderson, and M.G. Bemben. Creatine and protein supplementation during resistance training in older men. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, submitted for publication.

White, S.B., D.A. Bemben, A.W. Knehans, and M.G. Bemben. Effect of continuous passive motion (machine assisted) exercise as an alternative form of training on physiological profiles of women aged 40-65 years. J. Strength & Conditioning Research, in press.

Carter, J.M., D.A. Bemben, A.W. Knehans, and M.G. Bemben. Does nutritional supplementation influence adaptability of muscle to resistance training in men aged 48 to 72 years. Journal Geriatric Physical Therapy, 28, 8-15, 2005.

Cash, A. and A.W. Knehans. Low-carbohydrate diets: what should we recommend? J. Okla State Medical Association 97, 412-415, 2004.

Bemben, D.A., T.D. Buchanan, M.G. Bemben, and A.W. Knehans. Influence of type of mechanical loading, menstrual status, and training season on bone density in young women athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 18, 220-226, 2004.

Knehans, A.W. Childhood obesity: why is this happening to our children? J. Okla State Medical Assoc. 95, 539-544, 2002.

Bemben, M.G., T.D. Tuttle,, D.A. Bemben and A.W. Knehans. Effects of creatine supplementation on isometric force-time curve characteristics. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 33, 1876-1881,2001.

Bemben, M.G., D.A. Bemben, D.D. Loftiss and A.W. Knehans. Creatine supplementation during resistance training in college football athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise 33, 1667-1673, 2001.

Moore, W. E., J. Yeh, A.W. Knehans, J. E. Eichner and E.T. Lee. Intermethod agreement and body fat estimates using skinfolds and a footpad-style bioelectrical impedance device. Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science 3, 51-62, 1999.

Walker, L.S., M.G. Bemben, D.A. Bemben and A.W. Knehans. Chromium picolinate effects on body composition and muscular performance in wrestlers. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 30, 1730-1737, 1998.

Bemben, M. G., A. W. Knehans and S. R. Glore. Changes in the plantaris muscle as an indicator of alterations in lean body mass of obese Zucker rats following prolonged energy restriction and subsequent partial recovery.
Euro J Applied Physiol 76, 277-281, 1997.

Wild, R. A., E. L. Taylor, A. W. Knehans. The gynecologist and the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Amer J Obstet Gynecol 172: 1-13, 1995.

Wild, R. A., E. L. Taylor, A. W. Knehans, and V. Cleaver. Matriarchal model for cardiovascular prevention. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 49: 127-132, 1994.

Wild, R. A., E. L. Taylor, A. W. Knehans: The Gynecologist and Cardiovascular Disease: A Window of Opportunity for Prevention. J Soc Gynecol Invest 1: 107-117, 1994.

Glore, S., D. Van Treeck, A. W. Knehans, M. F. Guild: Soluble Fiber and Serum Lipids: A Literature Review. J Am Diet Assoc 94: 425-436, 1994.

Glore, S. R., V. L. Orth, B. J. Stoecker, A. W. Knehans and J. W. Erdman, Jr. Dietary zinc supplements do not enhance catch-up growth of rats during recovery from protein-zinc malnutrition when the diets are based on either isolated soybean protein or casein. Nutrition Research 13: 1025-1037, 1993.

Glore, S. R., V. L. Orth, A. W. Knehans, and J. W. Erdman, Jr. Efficacy of zinc supplementation on catch up growth after protein malnutrition. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry 4: 281-285, 1993.

Devenport, L., A. Knehans, T. Thomas, and A. Sundstrom. Macro nutrient intake and utilization by rats: interactions with Type I Adrenocorticoid receptor stimulation. Amer. J. Physiol. 260: R73-R81, 1991.

Knehans, A., S. Fuller, R. Ratliff, and T. Coniglione. A successful community based coronary heart disease risk reduction program. Proc. Southeastern Allied Health Research Symposium, 1990.

Devenport, L., T. Thomas, A. Knehans, and A. Sundstrom. Acute, chronic, and interactive effects of Type I and II corticosteroid receptor stimulation on feeding and weight gain. Physiology and Behavior 47: 1221-1228, 1990.

Knehans, A. W. and M. Galan. Nutrition Manual for Health. Take Charge Publication, Oklahoma City, OK. 1990.

Devenport, L., A. Knehans, A. Sundstrom, and T. Thomas. Corticosterone’s dual metabolic actions. Life Sciences 45: 1389-1396, 1989.

Glore, S., T. Perry, B. Cleveland. and A. Knehans. A new model for the study of protein calorie malnutrition. Proc. Southeastern Allied Health Research Symposium 2: 296-305, 1989.

Stidham, J. A., L. D. Devenport, A. W. Knehans, and S. M. Mena. Environmental control of energy metabolism in rats. Physiology and Behavior 41: 129-133, 1987.

Devenport, L., G. Manes, T. Thomas, S. Mena, D. Kem, and A. Knehans. Aldosterone and the mobilization of energy. Appetite 8: 81-90, 1987.

Ratliff, R.A. and A.W. Knehans. Physical Fitness: Applying Scientific Principles of Exercise and Diet. Eddie Bowers Publishing, Dubuque, IA, 1986.

Koh, E., J. Mueller, O. Osilesi, A. Knehans, and S. Reiser. Effects of fructose feeding on lipid parameters in obese and lean, diabetic and nondiabetic Zucker rats. J. Nutr. 115: 1274-1284, 1985.

Knehans, A.W., and R.A. Ratliff. A computer-assisted weight control program. J. Dietetic Software 2: 4-8, 1985.

Knehans, A.W., and D.R. Romsos. Effects of diet on norepinephrine turnover in obese (ob/ob) mice. J. Nutr. 114: 2080-2088, 1984.

Knehans, A.W., and D.R. Romsos. Effects of thyroxine on Na+,K+-ATPase and norepinephrine turnover in brown adipose tissue of obese (ob/ob) mice. Metabolism 33: 652-657, 1984.

Knehans, A.W., and D.R. Romsos. Norepinephrine turn-over in obese (ob/ob) mice: effects of age, fasting, and acute cold. Amer. J. Physiol. 244: E567-574, 1983.

Knehans, A.W., and D.R. Romsos. Reduced norepinephrine turnover in brown adipose tissue of ob/ob mice. Amer. J. Physiol. 242: E253-E261, 1982.

Vander Tuig, J.G., A.W. Knehans, and D.R. Romsos. Reduced sympathetic nervous system activity in rats with ventromedial hypothalamic lesions. Life Sciences 30: 913- 920, 1982.

Knehans, A.W., G.L. Johanning, and B.L. O'Dell. Relationship between fiber rich foods and serum sterols in guinea pigs. Nutr. Reports International 24: 1075-1085, 1981.

Knehans, A.W., and B.L. O'Dell. Intestinal microflora in the guinea pig as observed by scanning electron microscopy. Effect of fibrous dietary supplements. J. Nutr. 110: 1543-1554, 1980.

Knehans, A.W., R.L. Kincaid, W.O.Regan, and B.L. O'Dell. An unrecognized dietary factor for guinea pigs associated with the fibrous fractions in plant products. J. Nutr. 109: 418-425, 1979.


RESEARCH


Centers for Disease Control. Obesity Prevention Network. $10,000. September 2000-2003. Eligible for renewal on annual basis. (Co-P.I. with R. Oman)

Oklahoma Center for Advancement of Science and Technology. Development of a Fortified Alternative Gelatin. $79,363. October 1999 - September 2001. (Co-P.I. with P. Landers)

Centers for Disease Control. Oklahoma Center for Prevention Research in Native Americans. March 1999-2000. (Named core faculty with E. Rhoades as P.I.)

Presbyterian Health Foundation. Matriarchal Influence on Spousal Eating Habits. $24,300. December 1, 1995-March 31, 1997. (P.I.)

Gatorade Sports Science Institute. The Effect of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation on the Anaerobic Alactate Energy System of NCAA Division I Football Players. (Co-PI with M. Bemben)

Gatorade Sports Science Institute. Chromium Picolinate Supplementation for the Potential Enhancement of Body Composition and Neuromuscular Performance During Preseason Training in NCAA Division I Wrestlers. $1,500. July 1995-June 1996. (Co-P.I. with M. Bemben)

Centers for Disease Control. Oklahoma Center for Prevention Research in Native Americans. $2,162,492. September 1994-August 1998. (Co-P.I with E. Lee)

National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Resistance Program and Effect on Lipoprotein Profile in 50-70 Years Olds. $1500. November 1993 - October 1994. (Co-P.I. with M. Bemben)

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology. Corticosteroid Effects During Calorie Restriction. $59,892. September 1991-1993. (P.I.)
National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preventive Cardiology Academic Award. $693,716. July 1991-1996. (Co-P.I. with R. Wild)

Presbyterian Health Foundation. Glucocorticoids in the Zucker rat. $15,000. January, 1990-1991. (P.I.)

Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology. Dietary Requirements for Recovery from Malnutrition. $58,668. September, 1988-1991.(Co-P.I. with S. Glore)

National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Aldosterone, Body Fat, and Dietary Shifts. $259,398. April, 1987-1990. (Co-P.I. with L. Devenport)

National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Aldosterone, Body Fat, and Dietary Shifts. $80,224. 1985-1987. (Co.P.I. with L. Devenport)

Shaklee Corporation, Norman Branch. Folacin Supplementation During Pregnancy. $5,000. 1985. (P.I.)
International Fitness Centers. A Computer Assisted Prototype Health-Fitness Promotion Program. $26,689. 1984-1985. (Co.P.I. with R. Ratliff and J. Fagan)


CURRENT TEACHING


Undergraduate:


NS 3173: Organic/Biochemistry

Graduate:

NS 5663: Obesity
NS 5833: Nonenergy Nutrients

Allied Health Sciences Department:

AHS 4571: Introduction to Research Methodology


RESEARCH INTEREST/CLINICAL EXPERTISE


Research Interest

  • Community- and school-based interventions to prevent adult and childhood obesity

CONTACT INFORMATION


Department of Nutritional Sciences

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
801 NE 13th St., Room 469
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73126-0901
Phone: (405) 271-2113• Fax: (405) 271-1560

 
 
   

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