Auburn University
Auburn University
Auburn University

Robert E. Keith, Ph.D.

Professor



Poultry Science Building 102A
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
Tel (334) 844-3277
Fax (334) 844-3268
keithre@auburn.edu

Ph.D.

Interests

Sports nutrition; interrelationships among diet, exercise and prevention of chronic diseases; diet, exercise and longevity

Selected Publications

Refereed journal articles (coauthored):

Creatine supplementation and health variables: a retrospective study. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Volume 33, pages 183-188, 2001.

The effect of carbohydrate supplementation on multiple sessions and bouts of resistance exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Volume 13, pages 111-117, 1999.

Effects of ascorbic acid on serum cortisol and the testosterone:cortisol ratio in junior elite weightlifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Volume 12, pages 179-184, 1998.

Book Chapters (coauthored):

Eating before, during and after the event, In: Nutritional Applications in Exercise and Sport. Wolinsky, I. and Driskell, J.A., eds. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, pages 177-200, 2000.

Research Projects

Currently on an extension appointment. Continue to work with graduate student projects in the areas of sports nutrition and diet, exercise and health.

Dissertations and Theses Directed

15 M.S. students and 4 Ph.D. students have completed their graduate degrees under my direction.

Courses Taught

NUFS 3721, Nutritional Assessment
NUFS 4830, Vitamins and Minerals
NUFS 6620, Sports Nutrition
NUFS 6820, Nutrition in the Life Cycle
NUFS 7510, Vitamins
NUFS 7950, Master's Seminar
NUFS 8850, Doctoral Seminar

Links

Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Click on "Health Notes"