Alyssa Guadagni
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
PhD Candidate/DI Student
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Kinesiology | Michigan State University | 2020 |
| Bachelor of Science | Dietetics | Michigan State University | 2020 |
Research
Alyssa is currently conducting her doctoral research in the Human Nutrition Laboratory under the direction of Dr. Jamie Cooper.
Teaching
Instructor of Record | University of Georgia, Athens, GA
KINS 3115e Structural Kinesiology, 19 students
NUTR 2050E Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Wellness, 50 students
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant | University of Georgia, Athens, GA
PEDB 1360 Intermediate Tennis
PEDB 1350 Beginning Tennis
NUTR 5040/7040 Nutritional Epidemiology
NUTR 3100 Macronutrients and Energy Balance
NUTR 2100E Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
NUTR 4100 Micronutrient Nutrition
NUTR 4500 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
NUTR 4530 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
NUTR 2050E Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Wellness
Lab Instructor | University of Georgia, Athens, GA
KINS 4640L/6460L Scientific Principles of Conditioning and Fitness, Graduate and undergraduate students, 24 students
FYOS 1001 First-Year Odyssey Seminar Body Composition and Energy Metabolism, Undergraduate students, 15-20 students per year
Guest Lectures | University of Georgia, Athens, GA
FYOS 1001 First-Year Odyssey Seminar, Energy Metabolism
NUTR 5040/7040 Nutritional Epidemiology, Ethics in Research
NUTR 8300 Dietetic Internship, Iron Status and Sport Performance
NUTR 4530 Medical Nutrition Therapy II, DASH Diet: An Overview
NUTR 4500 Medical Nutrition Therapy I, Biochemical Assessments
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Endsley-Peifer Student Research Award | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2026 |
| Outstanding Dietetic Intern Award | Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2025 |
| Marian Wang Nutrition Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2023 |
| Anne & Earl Haltiwanger Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences | 2022 |
Publications
- Guadagni, AJ., Paton, CM., and Cooper, JA. Dose Response Effects of Pecan Consumption on Appetite Measures: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Appetite. Under Review.
- Guadagni, A.J., Paton, C.M., and Cooper, J.A. Dose Response Effects of Pecan Consumption on Antioxidant Status and Health-Related Biomarkers in Adults at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease. Nutrition Research. Under Review.
- Bangle, J.F., Jennings, W.E., Guadagni, A.J., Albino, G.R., Grundstein, A.J., Wolf, S.T. Cutaneous microvascular function is reduced in winter compared with summer in healthy young adults. Physiological Reports. 2026;14(4):e70784. doi:https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.70784
- Guadagni, A.J., Paton, C.M., and Cooper, J.A. Dose-Response Effects of Pecan Consumption on Blood Lipid Profiles in Adults with Excess Body Weight and/or Dyslipidemia: a Randomized Controlled Trial. The Journal of Nutrition. 2026;156(4):101396. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjnut.2026.101396
- Guadagni, A.J., Ward, C.A., and Cooper, J.A. Running Performance in Response to Different Forms of Carbohydrate Through Cephalic-Phase Responses. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2026;21(2):258-266. doi:10.1123/ijspp.2025-0428
- Guadagni, A.J., Prater, M.C., and Cooper, J.A. Cognitive function in response to a pecan-enriched meal: a randomized, double-blind, cross-over study in healthy adults. Nutritional Neuroscience. 2025;28(9):1075-1092. doi:10.1080/1028415X.2025.2461018
- Prater, M.C., Guadagni, A.J., and Cooper, J.A. Postprandial appetite responses to a pecan enriched meal: A randomized crossover trial. Appetite. 2024;201(107598. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2024.107598
- Werner, E.N., Guadagni, A.J., and Pivarnik, J.M. Assessment of nutrition knowledge in division I college athletes. Journal of American College Health. 2022;70(1):248-255. doi:10.1080/07448481.2020.1740234