Mateja Savoie Roskos
Community Nutrition

Contact Information
Office Hours: Make an appointment or stop by anytimeOffice Location: NFS 109
Phone: (435) 797-5777
Email: mateja.savoie@usu.edu
Educational Background
Biography
Mateja Savoie Roskos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science at Utah State University. She is also the Director of the Master of Public Health Programs for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Savoie Roskos teaches several courses including: NDFS 4480 Community Nutrition, NDFS 4060 Education and Counseling in Dietetics II, NDFS 5800/6800 Motivational Interviewing for Health Professionals, NDFS 5010/6010 Hunger Issues and Solutions, NDFS 4780 Maternal and Child Nutrition and NDFS 4790 Maternal and Child Nutrition Lab
Research Interests
Dr. Savoie Roskos researchers a wide variety of topics in public health/community nutrition including: farmers' market incentives, SNAP-Ed nutrition education, gardening interventions, motivational interviewing, and food insecurity.
Awards
2020 Best GEM Award, 2020
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Distinguished Team Award (HEART Initiative), 2020
Epsilon Sigma Phi IOTA (ESP, Utah) Chapter
Innovative Program Team Award (HEART Initiative, 2020
Utah Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences
Marketing/Public Relations Team Award (HEART Beat Newsletter), 2020
Utah Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences
SNAP-Ed/EFNEP Educational Program Award (Team Award) 1st Place, 2020
Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
SNAP-Ed/EFNEP Educational Program Award (Team Award) 3rd Place, 2020
National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
Distinguished Team Award-Western Region, 2020
Epsilon Signma Phi
Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award--Western Region , 2020
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Preceptors
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Nutrition in Higher Education Award, 2019
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
Teacher of the Year, Robins Award Finalist, 2019
Utah State University
Teaching Award of Merit, 2018
North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
Outstanding Young Member of the Year Award, 2018
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health/Community Nutrition Practice Group
2018-2019 CAAS Teacher of the Year Award, 2018
College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Utah State University
2017-2018 Teacher of the Year, 2018
Department of Nutrition Dietetics and Food Sciences, Utah State University
Nominated for the CAAS Teacher of the Year Award , 2017
Utah State University, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
2016-2017 Teacher of the Year, 2017
Nutrition Dietetics and Food Sciences Department, Utah State University
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, 2016
Utah Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Featured Member of the Quarterly Newsletter, 2016
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Innovative Program Award (Team), 2015
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
- Savoie Roskos, M., Nutrition Needs During Pregnancy: Nutrition Across Life Stages—2nd Edition. Jones and Bartlett Learning
- Savoie Roskos, M., (2017). Nutrition Needs During Pregnancy : Nutrition Across Life Stages. Jones and Bartlett Learning
- Savoie Roskos, M., (2017). Pregnancy and Lactation: Nutrition-Related Conditions and Diseases: Nutrition Across Life Stages. Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publications | Book Chapters
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Fact Sheets
- Withers, E., Savoie Roskos, M., Bevan, S.L, Brown, K., (2020). The Female Athlete Triad in Adolescent Athletes.
- Savoie Roskos, M., Yaugher, A., Condie, A., Murza, G., Voss, M., Atisme, K., (2020). Diet, Nutrition, and Substance Use Disorder.
- Briggs, T., Savoie Roskos, M., Bangerter, L., Coombs, C., (2020). Breastfeeding or Formula Feeding: A Mother's Choice.
- Bangerter, L., Savoie Roskos, M., Chipman, J., Sundell, A., Durward, C., (2020). Go with Your Gut: The Role of Gut Microbiota in Health.
- Clark, B., Bangerter, L., Savoie Roskos, M., Coombs, C., Durward, C., (2019). Fluoride: From Birth to Adolescence.
- Bangerter, L., Savoie Roskos, M., Coombs, C., (2019). Baby-Led Weaning: An Approach to Introducing Solid Foods to Infants.
- Obray, H., Savoie Roskos, M., Litchford, A., Coombs, C., Durward, C., (2019). Overcoming Feeding Difficulties in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Jensen, M., Savoie Roskos, M., Yaugher, A., Sulzer, S., (2019). Anxiety and Depression: Can Diet Help?.
- Atisme, K., Arrington, R., Yaugher, A., Savoie Roskos, M., (2019). Substance Use Disorder Stigma: What it is and how you can prevent it.
- Kunzler, A., Savoie Roskos, M., Durward, C., (2018). Ensuring Adequate Vitamin D Intake Among Infants and Children.
- Mitchell, A., Savoie Roskos, M., Norris, N., Durward, C., (2018). Nutritional Needs Among High School Athletes.
- Hudson, R., Savoie Roskos, M., Durward, C., (2018). Dairy In Your Child's Diet!.
- Shearer, S., Savoie Roskos, M., Durward, C., (2018). Fresh and Easy: How to Make Homemade Baby Food.
- Jensen, M., Savoie Roskos, M., Neid-Avila, J., Bingeman, B., (2018). Tips to Encourage a Healthy Body-Image in Your Child .
- Feller, C., Savoie Roskos, M., Durward, C., (2018). Helpful Hints for Picky Eaters.
- Savoie Roskos, M., Jorgensen, M., Durward, C., (2018). Does Healthy Eating Cost More?.
- Olson, M., Savoie Roskos, M., Durward, C., (2018). How to Nourish Mom and Baby Alike: Nutrition During Pregnancy.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Curriculum
- Christofferson, D., LeBlanc, H.R, Savoie Roskos, M., Durward, C., Allen, K., (2014). Creates Curriculum.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Litchford, A., Wengreen, H., Savoie Roskos, M., (2020). Influence of Fathers on the Feeding Practices and Behaviors of Children: A Systematic Review. Appetite
- Garner, J., Coombs, C., Savoie Roskos, M., Durward, C., Seguin-Fowler, R., (2020). A qualitative evaluation of double up food bucks farmers’ market incentive program access. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 52:7, 705-712.
- Coombs, C., Savoie Roskos, M., LeBlanc, H.R, Gast, J.A, Hendrickson, J., (2020). Understanding Food Pantry Users' Perception of Healthy Food Access in Pantries. Journal of the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences
- Coombs, C., Savoie Roskos, M., LeBlanc, H.R, Gast, J.A, Hendrickson, J., (2020). Nudging Urban Food Pantry Users in Utah Toward Healthier Choices. Health Promotion Practice
- Durward, C., Savoie Roskos, M., Atoloye, A., Isabella, P., Jewkes, M., Ralls, B., Riggs, K., LeBlanc, H.R, (2019). Double Up Food Bucks Participation is Associated with Increased Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Food Security in Low-Income Adults. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51:3, 342-347.
- Kirkpatric, S.I, Guenther, P.M, Douglass, D., Zimmerman, T., Kahle, L., Atoloye, A., Marcinow, M., Savoie Roskos, M., Dodd, K.W, Durward, C., (2019). The Provision of Assistance Does Not Substantially Impact the Accuracy of 24-Hour Dietary Recalls Completed Using the Automated Self-Administered 24-H Dietary Assessment Tool among Women with Low Incomes . The Journal of Nutrition, 149:1, 114-122.
- Savoie Roskos, M., Coombs, C., Neid-Avila, J., Chipman, J., Nelson, S., Rowley, L., LeBlanc, H.R, (2019). Create Better Health: A Practical Approach to Improving Cooking Skills and Food Security Among SNAP-Ed Participants. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51:1, 116-120.
- Savoie Roskos, M., LeBlanc, H.R, Coombs, C., Garrity, K., Jimenez, L., (2018). Determining the Effectiveness of the SNAP-Ed Creates Curriculum. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 137.
- Savoie Roskos, M., Wengreen, H., Gast, J.A, LeBlanc, H.R, Durward, C., (2017). Understanding the experiences of low-income individuals receiving farmers’ market incentives in the United States: A qualitative study . Health Promotion Practice, 18:6, 869-878. doi: DOI: 10.1177/1524839917715438
- Savoie Roskos, M., Wengreen, H., Durward, C., (2017). Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Children and Youth Through Gardening-Based Interventions: A Systematic Review. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 117:2
- Savoie Roskos, M., LeBlanc, H.R, Coombs, C., Palmer, L., Jewkes, M., Hunsaker, T.C, (2016). Effectiveness of a SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education Booth at Farmers’ Markets. Journal of Agriculture Food Systems and Community Development, 7:1
- Savoie Roskos, M., Hall, K., Lambright, T., Preedy, C., LeBlanc, H.R, (2015). Evaluating the Impact of SNAP-Ed Educational Materials at Farmers' Markets. Journal of National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 10
- Savoie Roskos, M., Durward, C., Jewkes, M., LeBlanc, H.R, (2015). Reducing Food Insecurity and Improving Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Farmers’ Market Incentive Program Participants. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 48:1, 70-76. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2015.10.003
- Savoie Roskos, M., Mispireta, M., Rankin, L., Neill, K., LeBlanc, H.R, Christofferson, D., (2015). Intention to Change Nutrition-Related Behaviors in Adult Participants of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 47:1, 81-85.
Professional Journal
- Savoie Roskos, M., Bevan, S.L, Charlton, R.D, Graf, M., (2018). Approaches to Evaluating Blended Courses. Journal of Empowering Teaching Excellence, 2:1
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | MultiMedia
Video
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Publications | Other
Bulletins
Newsletter
- Yaugher, A., Arrington, R., Atisme, K., Keady, T., Voss, M., Savoie Roskos, M., (2019). Health Extension: Advocacy, Research, & Teaching (HEART) Monthly eNewsletter. Utah State University Extension HEART Initiative *
Other
- Savoie Roskos, M., Coombs, C., (2020). Engaging Students Through Service-Learning Opportunities in Public Health. Journal of Nurtition Education and Behavior *
- Thompson, L., Savoie Roskos, M., Farris, A., Riggsbee, K., Wiggins, S., (2019). Addressing the Issue of Food Insecurity on College Campuses. Journal of Nurtition Education and Behavior *
- Coombs, C., Savoie Roskos, M., Fitzgerald, N., Wolf, T., (2019). Public Health Nutrition: Translating Research into Practice. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior *
- Savoie Roskos, M., (2018). Changes in Nutrition Education: A Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approach. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior *
- Prescott, M., Savoie Roskos, M., So, M., Wynn, C., Boyd, L., Biediger-Friedman, L., (2017). Public Health Nutrition: Achieving Health Equity During SNEB's Next 50 Years. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior *
- LeBlanc, H.R, Savoie Roskos, M., (2015). Food $ense Annual Report 2015. *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.