Kathryn Porter Starr, Page1
Kathryn Porter Starr, PhD, RDN, LDN
1017 Virgie Street, Durham, NC 27705
(770) 363-8312
CURRENT position
Advanced Geriatric Fellow 2014 to present
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinic Center, Durham VA Medical Center
Postdoctoral Scholar 2014 to present
Department of Geriatrics, Duke University Medical Center
EDUCATION and professional credentials
Doctor of Philosophy:Foods and Nutrition 2012
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology2012
The University of Georgia Institute of Gerontology, Athens, GA
Registered Dietitian #R1057599 2009 to present
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Masters of Science: Foods and Nutrition and Dietetic Internship2009
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science Education: Exercise and Sports Science2006
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Magna Cum Laude
Research EXPERIENCE
Advanced Geriatric Fellow 2014 to present
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinic Center, Durham VA Medical Center
Postdoctoral Scholar 2014 to present
Department of Geriatrics, Duke University Medical Center
Ruth L. Kirschstein Post-Doctoral National Research Service Award
Center for the Study of Aging, Duke University Medical Center 2012 to 2014
Graduate Research Assistant 2008 to 2012
Department of Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia
Clinical EXPERIENCE
Dietitian Clinician for Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health Program 2015 to present
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinic Center, Durham VA Medical Center
Teaching EXPERIENCE
Nutritional Needs in Acute Care Settings for Geriatric Patients 2014 to present
Geriatric Medicine Fellows Core Curriculum
Duke University Medical Center
Durham VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinic Center
Nutrition Concerns in Older Adults (second year DPT students) 2014 - present
Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Nutrition Overview (first year DPT students) 2014 - present
Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Medical Nutrition Therapy in the Geriatric Population 2009 - 2012
Mercer University Physician Assistant Program
Teaching and Lab Assistant, Ecological Basis of Environmental Issues 2006
Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Congregate and Home Delivered Meals Registered Dietitian 2010topresent
Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging, Macon, GA
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Coordinator2010to2012
Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging, Athens, GA
Wellness Coordinator2009 to 2010
Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging, Athens, GA
Personal Trainer2007
Cooper Aerobic Center, Dallas, TX
PUBLICATIONS
Porter Starr KN, Pieper CR, Orenduff M, et al. Improved function with enhanced protein intake per meal: A pilot study of weight reduction in frail, obese older adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2016. [Epub ahead of print]
Miles T, Porter Starr KN, Johnson KB, Lee JS, Fischer JG, Johnson MA.Food insecurity and eating behavior relationships among congregate meal participants in Georgia. J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr. 2016;35(1):32-42.
Porter Starr KN and Bales CW. Excessive body weight in older adults. Clin Geriatr Med. 2015;31(3):311-26.
Porter Starr KN, McDonald SR, Bales CW. Nutritional vulnerability in older adults: a continuum of concerns. CurrNutr Rep. 2015;1-9.
Glynn EL, Piner LW, Huffman KM, Slentz CA, Elliot-Penry L, AbouAssi H, White PJ, Muehlbauer MJ, Ilkayeva OR, Stevens RD, Porter Starr KN,et al. Impact of combined resistance and aerobic exercise training on branched-chain amino acid turnover, glycine metabolism and insulin sensitivity in overweight humans. Diabetologia. 2015;58(10):2324-35.
McDonald SR, Porter Starr KN, Mauceri L, et al. Meal-based enhancement of protein quality and quantity during weight loss in obese older adults with mobility limitations: Rationale and design for the MEASUR-UP trial. ContempClin Trials.2014;20;40C:112-123.
Porter Starr KN, Fischer JG, Johnson MA.Eating Behaviors, Mental Health, and Food Intake are Associated with Obesity in Older Congregate Meal Participants. J NutrGerontolGeriatr.2014;33(4):340-56.
Bales CW, McDonald S, and Porter Starr KN. Impact of diet-induced weight loss and/or exercise on physical function in obese older adults. J Nutr Health Aging. 2014;18(6):629.
Porter Starr KN, McDonald SR, and Bales CW. Obesity and Physical Frailty in Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Intervention Trials. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2014;15(4):240-250.
Porter KN and Johnson MA. Obesity is more strongly associated with inappropriate eating behaviors than with mental health in older adults receiving congregate meals. J NutrGerontolGeriatr. 2011;30:403-15.
Porter KN, Fischer JG, Johnson MA. Improved physical function and physical activity in older adults following a community-based intervention: Relationships with a history of depression.Maturitas. 2011;70(3):290-4.
Brewer DW, Catlett CS, Porter KN, et al. Food insecurity-obesity paradox in Georgia senior centers. J Nutr Elder. 2010;29(2):150-169.
Johnson MA, Kimlin MG, Porter KN. Vitamin D and injury prevention. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2010;4(1):21-24.
Book Chapters
Porter Starr KN, Payne ME, Bales CW. “Nutrition and Physical Activity.”American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry.Eds. David C. Steffens, Dan G. Blazer, Mugdha E. Thakur.Arlington: American Psychiatric Publishing, 2015. 617-648. Print.
Porter Starr KN and Bales CW. “The Value of the Mediterranean Diet for Older Adults:
Emphasis on Obesity Interventions.”Mediterranean Diet: Impact on Health and Disease. Eds.Romagnolo D andSelmin O. 2015. In press.
Abstracts pRESENTED AS TALKS OR POSTERS AT MEETINGS:
Porter Starr KN, Orenduff MC,Pieper CF, Mulder HS, Onyenwoke A, Molner K, McDonald SR , Bales CW. Influence of Daily and Per Meal Protein Intakes on Function and Body Composition in Frail, Obese Older Adults Undergoing Weight Reduction. FASEB J. 2016.
Porter Starr KN, Orenduff MC,Pieper CF, Mulder HS, Onyenwoke A, Molner K, McDonald SR , Bales CW. Function and Lean Mass Responses to Obesity Intervention in Women: Effect of Age and Protein Intake. Gerontolological Society of American Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, November 18 -22, 2015.
Porter Starr KN, Fischer JG, Johnson MA. Eating behaviors, mental health, and food intake are associated with obesity in older congregate meal participants. FASEB J. 2015;29:383.3
Porter Starr KN, Bales CW, GranvilleEO, Slentz CA, Bateman LA, Willis LH, Piner L, RoseSB, KrausWE. Influence of dose and intensity of 6 months of aerobic exercise training on body composition and lipid profiles in participants with pre-diabetes (PD). FASEB J. 2014;28:272.2
Bales CW, Porter Starr KN, GranvilleEO, Slentz CA, Bateman LA, Willis LH, Piner L, RoseSB, KrausWE. Effects of a 6-month trial of weight-loss diet plus aerobic exercise versus matched (by dose/intensity) exercise alone on glucose tolerance and insulin resistance in subjects with pre-diabetes. FASEB J. 2014;28:117.2
Myles T, Brown Johnson K, Porter Starr KN, Lee JS, Fischer JG. Johnson MA. Food Insecurity (FI) is associated with cognitive restraint of food intake in older congregate meal participants, poster presented at the Southeastern Student Gerontology Mentoring Conference, Athens, Georgia, 2014.
GranvilleEO, Porter Starr KN, Ratliff A, Connor LA, Slentz CA, Bateman LA, Willis LH, Piner L, KrausWE, Bales CW. Weight change, calorie intake, and macronutrient profiles for 6 and 12 month diet and exercise interventions in participants with pre-diabetes: Does duration of treatment make a difference? FASEB J; 27:236.2. 2013.
Porter Starr KN, Smith Hammond CA, ScharverCH, Markley L, Sisk R, Brown C, Bales CW. High rate of overweight and obesity in post-combat Military Service Members (SM) and Veterans exposed to blast and/or blunt head trauma. FASEB J; 27; 1067.8. 2013.
Porter Starr KN, GranvilleEO, Ocampo CI, Slentz CA, Bateman LA, Willis LH, RoseSB, KrausWE, Bales CW. Influence of long-term exercise training followed by a diet/exercise weight-loss intervention on body composition and metabolic variables in subjects with pre-diabetes. FASEB J; 27:368.2. 2013.
Porter KN, Johnson MA. Dietary characteristics associated with abdominal obesity in congregate meal participants. FASEB J; 24:213.3.2012.
Porter KN, Johnson MA. Eating behaviors, mental health, and obesity in older Georgians participating in congregate meal programs. FASEB J; 25:237.4.2011.
Porter KN, Fischer JG, Lee JS Johnson MA. Obesity, Abnormal Eating Behaviors, and Food Insecurity: The Challenges of Older Adults in Congregate Meal Programs. Gerontology Student Mentoring Conference, Birmingham, AL, 2010.
Porter KN, Johnson MA, Fischer JG, Lee JS, Reddy S. The Effects of a nutrition and wellness program on depression in older adults in Georgia’s senior centers.Georgia Dietetic Association, Atlanta, GA, 2010.
presentations & Invited Lectures
Porter Starr KN. Malnutrition: An underappreciated problem in older adults. Duke NICHE’s Gero-Intensive continuing education conference, Durham, NC, March 16, 2016.
Porter Starr KN, Heflin M, McDonald SR, et al.Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health: A Model for Value Based Care in Older Adults. Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, October 7, 2015.
Porter Starr KN & Bales CW. The agony and the ecstasy: Executing exploratory randomized controlled trials in a big science environment. Duke University Medical Center Geriatric Research Conference, Durham, NC October 7, 2015.
Porter Starr KN. How to communicate with the older adult population.Elon University, Elon NC, April 8, 2014.
Porter KN. Obesity In the Older Adult Population: The Relationship between Abnormal Eating Behaviors and Obesity in Georgia’s Congregate Meal Participants. Georgia Gerontology Society Annual Conference, Athens, GA, September 2011.
Porter KN & Johnson MA.Importance of Nutrition & Physical Activity for Optimum Bone Health. Georgia Division of Aging Services, Annual Conference Creating a Culture of Wellness with Food, Fun & Fitness, 12th Annual Healthy Aging Summit, Augusta, GA, June 2009.
Porter KN & Porter KM. Feeling Fit and Fabulous at Any Age. Georgia Gerontology Society & Georgia’s Older Worker Network, Augusta, GA, September 2009.
Professional Service
Co-director Center for the Study of Aging Nutrition Laboratory, Duke University 2015
Associate Editor, Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics 2015
Secretary, American Society of Nutrition, Aging and Chronic Disease RIS 2015
Peer Reviewer, Journal of Gerontology Medical Sciences 2015
Postdoctoral Representative, American Society of Nutrition, Aging and Chronic Disease 2014 to 2015
Peer Reviewer, Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 2014 to present
Peer Reviewer, Journal of Gerontology Medical Sciences 2015 to present
PROFESSIONAL MeMBERSHIP
Gerontology Society of America2013 to present
American Society of Nutrition2010 to present
North Carolina Dietetic Association 2012 to present
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics2008 to present
Georgia Gerontology Society2011 to 2012
Northeast Georgia Dietetic Association2009 to 2012
Honors and AWARDS
American Society of Nutrition, Postdoctoral Poster Travel Award 2016
Emerging Leaders Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC 2015
Preparing Future Faculty Fellow, Duke University, Durham, NC 2014
Ruth L. Kirschstein Post-Doctoral National Research Service Award 2012
Achievement Rewards for College Scientist (ARCS) Scholarship, Atlanta Chapter2011
Glenn and Helen Burton Feeding the Hungry Scholarship, University of Georgia, Athens2011
Creswell Research Fund Scholarship, University of Georgia, Athens2011
Janette Smith Memorial Scholarship, American Dietetic Association Foundation2010
Foods and Nutrition Graduate Student Organization, Vice- President 2009
June and Bill Flatt Nutrition Excellence Graduate Scholarship2009
Family and Consumer Science Ambassador, University of Georgia, Athens2006
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University of Georgia, Athens2006 Blue Key Honor Society, University of Georgia, Athens 2006
certifications
Health Coach, American College of Sports Medicine and WellCoaches2015 Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine 2006 to Present