Lyn M. Steffen, Ph.D., M.P.H, R.D.
Associate Professor
Ph.D. in Epidemiology, University of Texas, School of Public Health,
Houston, TX
MPH in Public Health Nutrition, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
B.A. in Home Economics and Sociology, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
Teaches:
PubH 6344 Epidemiology Methods IV
PubH 6904 Nutrition and Aging
Research Interests:
CVD Epidemiology & Prevention, Nutritional Epidemiology, Diet Relations with Chronic Disease, including CHD, Stroke, VTE, Diabetes, Insulin Resistance and Obesity.Member: Obesity Prevention Center (http://www.obesityprevention.umn.edu/obp.html)
>>> Research Projects
Recent Publications:
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Albers MJ, Harnack LJ, Steffen LM, Jacobs Dr Jr. 2006 Marketplace survey of trans fatty acid content of margarines and butters, cookies and snack cakes, and savory snacks. Journal Am Diab Assoc 2008;108(2):367-370. PMID: 18237584
Duval S, Jacobs, DR Jr, Barber C, Lando HA, Steffen LM, Arnett DK, Luepker RV. Trends in cigarette smoking: The Minnesota Heart Survey, 1980-82 through 2000-02. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2008;10(5):827-832. PMID: 18569756
*Lutsey PL, Steffen LM, Stevens J. Dietary intake and development of the metabolic syndrome: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study. Circulation 2008;117(6):754-761. PMID: 182122911
*Nettleton JA, Steffen LM, Palmas W, Burke GL, Jacobs DR Jr. Associations between microalbuminuria and animal foods, plant foods, and dietary patterns in the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Am J Clin Nutr 2008;87(6):1825-1836. PMCID: PMC2503276
Moran A, Jacobs DR Jr, Steinberger JR, Steffen LM, Pankow JS, Hong CP, Sinaiko AR. Changes of insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk during adolescence: Establishment of differential risk in males and females. Circulation 2008;117(18):2361-2368. PMID: 18427135
*Nettleton J, Steffen LM, Chambless LE, Rosamond WD, Loer L, Folsom AR. Incident heart failure is associated with lower whole grain intake and greater high-fat dairy and egg intake in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, J Am Diet Assoc 2008;108(11):1881-1887. PMCID: PMC2650810
Steffen LM, Vessby B, Jacobs DR, Steinberger J, Moran A, Hong CP, Sinaiko AR. Serum phospholipid and cholesterol ester fatty acids and estimated desaturase activities are related to overweight and cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents. Int J Obes 2008;32(8):1297-1304. PMID: 18560369
*Nettleton JA, Steffen LM, Astor B, Chambless LE, Coresh J, Folsom AR. Foods, dietary patterns, and prevalence of microalbuminuria in the Atherosclerosis, Plaque and CVD in Communities Study. AJCN in press. PMID:
Lee DH, Buijsse B, Steffen L, Holtzman J, Luepker R, Jacobs D. The association between serum gamma-glutamyltransferase and cardiovascular mortality varies by age: the Minnesota Heart Survey. Eur Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil 2009;16(1):16-20. PMID: 18753951
*Nettleton JA, Steffen LM, Ni H, Liu K, Jacobs D Jr. Dietary patterns and risk of incident type 2 diabetes in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Diab Care 2008;31(9):1777-1782. PMCID: PMC2518344
He K, Liu K, Daviglus ML, Mayer-Davis E, Jenny N, Jiang R, Ouyang P, Steffen L, Siscovick D, Wu, C Barr GR, Burke G. Intakes of long-chain N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and fish in relation to biomarkers of subclinical atherosclerosis: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Am J Clin Nutr 2008;88:1111-1118. PMID: 18842801
Miura K, Stamler J, Nakagawa H, Elliott P, Ueshima H, Chan Q, Brown IJ, Tzoulaki I, Saitoh S, Dyer AR, Daviglus ML, Kesteloot H, Okayama A, Curb JD, Rodriguez BL, Elmer PJ, Steffen LM, Robertson C, Zhao L for the International Study of Macro-Micronutrients and Blood Pressure Research Group. Relationship of dietary linoleic acid intake to blood pressure: The International Study of Macro-Micronutrients and Blood Pressure Study. Hypertension 2008;52(2):408-414. PMID: 18606902
Hozawa A, Jacobs DR Jr, Steffes MW, Gross MD, Steffen LM, Lee DH. Circulating carotenoid concentrations and incident hypertension: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study. J Hypertension 2009;27:237-242. PMID: 19155781
Jacobs DR, Gross M, Steffen LM, Steffes MW, Yu X, Svetkey L, Appel L, Meltesen G, Vollmer W, Bray G, Moore T, Conlin P, Sacks F. The effects of dietary patterns on urinary albumin excretion: Results of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Trial. Am J Kid Dis 2009;53:638-646. PMID: PMC2676223
Holt E, Steffen LM, Moran A, Basu S, Steinberger J, Ross JA, Hong CP, Sinaiko A. Fruit and vegetable consumption and its relation to markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in adolescents. JADA 2009;109(3):414-21. PMID: 19248856
He K, Liu K, Daviglus ML, Jenny NS, Mayer-Davis E, Jiang R, Steffen L, Siscovick D, Tsai M, Herrington D. Associations of dietary long-chain n-3 fatty acids and fish with biomarkers of inflammation and endothelial activation: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). American Journal of Cardiology, 2009;103(6):845-51. PMID: 19268743
Steffen LM, Cushman M, Peacock JM, Heckbert S, Jacobs DR, Rosamond WD, Folsom AR. Metabolic syndrome and risk of venous thromboembolism: Longitudinal Investigation of Thromboembolism Etiology (LITE). J Thrombosis and Haemostasis 2009;7:746-751. PMID: 19175496
Steffen LM, Duprez D, Boucher J, Hirsch A. Lifestyle factors associated with peripheral artery disease. Diabetes Spectrum 2008;21(3):171-189. PMID:
Lutsey PL, Virnig BA, Durham SB, Steffen LM, Hirsch AT, Jacobs DR, Folsom AR. Correlates and consequences of venous thromboembolism: The Iowa Women's Health Study, American Journal of Public Health, in press. PMID:
Steffen LM, Dai S, Fulton JE, Labarthe DR. Overweight in children and adolescents is associated with television viewing and parental weight: Project HeartBeat! Am J Prev Med 2009;37(1S):S50-S55. PMID:
Fulton JE, Dai S, Steffen LM, Grunbaum JA, Shah SM, Labarthe DR. Physical activity, energy intake, sedentary behavior and adiposity in youth: Findings from Project HeartBeat! Am J Prev Med 2009;37(1S):S40-S49. PMID:
Dai S, Fulton JE, Harrist RB, Grunbaum JA, Steffen LM, Labarthe DR. Blood lipid levels in children and adolescents: Patterns of change with age and association with body fat indices: Project Heartbeat! Am J Prev Med in press. PMID:
Alonso A, Steffen LM, Folsom AR. Dairy intake and changes in blood pressure over time: the ARIC study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition in press. PMID:
*Lutsey PL, Steffen LM, Virnig BA, Folsom AR. Diet and incident venous thromboembolism: The Iowa Women’s Health Study. Am Heart J 2009;157:1081-1087. PMID:
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Professional Experience:
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2007-present - Associate Professor of Epidemiology (tenure track), University of Minnesota, School of Public Health; Minneapolis, MN
2000-2007 - Assistant Professor of Epidemiology (tenure track), University of Minnesota, School of Public Health; Minneapolis, MN
1998-2000 - Assistant Professor of Epidemiology (non-tenure track), University of Texas, School of Public Health; Houston, TX
1996-1998 - Project Director, INTERMAP; University of Texas, School of Public Health, Epidemiology Research Center; Houston, TX
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Honors:
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2000 Delta Omega (Pi Chapter) Membership
2001-2005 American Heart Association, Scientist Development Award
2006 Fellow of the American Heart Association
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Mailing Address:
Division of Epidemiology and Community Health
1300 South Second Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1015
Phone:(612) 625-9307 Or: Barb Lux, 626-9092, b-lux@umn.edu
Email: steffen@umn.edu
Office: 426 WBOB
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