Whitney Linsenmeyer, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics; Associate Professor
Nutrition and Dietetics
Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Education
- Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, Saint Louis University
- Master of Science in Nutrition and Culinary Entrepreneurship, Saint Louis University
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with an emphasis in Culinary Arts, Saint Louis University
Research Interests
- Transgender health and nutrition
- Sex- and gender-informed approaches to nutrition research
- Gender-affirming nutrition care
- Clinical education on transgender health
Labs and Facilities
Transgender Health Collaborative
Publications and Media Placements
Linsenmeyer W, Chrusciel T, Schier H, Hollinger R, Sherman A. Transgender and gender
diverse adults are under-enrolled in food assistance programs and report negative
experiences when accessing benefits: An analysis of the United States Transgender
Survey. Public Health Nutrition. 2026;29(1):e7.
Linsenmeyer, W, McGuire, J, Patel, M*, Theobald, N, Helein, A. Conducting a nutrition-focused
physical examination on a transgender patient: Considerations for Registered Dietitian
Nutritionists. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 125(8), 1067-1074.
Linsenmeyer, W, Heiden-Rootes, K, Drallmeier, T, Rahman, R, Buxbaum, E, Rosen, W,
Gombos, B, Otte, A. Advancing inclusion of transgender and gender diverse identities
in clinical education: A toolkit for clinical educators. Health Promotion Practice,
2024;25(5):741-743.
Waters, J, Linsenmeyer, W. The impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy on nutrition-relevant
biochemical measures. Frontiers in Nutrition. 11:1339311.
Linsenmeyer, W, Garwood, S. A patient-centered approach to evaluating gender-affirming
eligibility with respect to body mass index. American Medical Association Journal
of Ethics. 2023;25(6):E398-406.
Linsenmeyer, W. Should clinicians care about how food behaviors express gender identity?
American Medical Association Journal of Ethics, 25(4):E287-293. (Invited Article).
Heather, S, Linsenmeyer, W, Ohlhorst, S, Landry, M, Gunther, C. Sex and gender data
collection in nutrition research: Considerations through an Inclusion, Diversity,
Equity and Access lens. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 123(2),247-252.
Linsenmeyer, W, Garwood, S, Waters, J. An examination of the sex-specific nature
of nutrition assessment within the nutrition care process: Considerations for nutrition
and dietetics practitioners working with transgender and gender diverse clients. Journal
of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 122(6), 1081-1086.
Linsenmeyer, WR, Katz, IM, Reed, JL, Giedinghagen, AM Lewis, CB, Garwood, SK. Disordered
eating, food insecurity, and weight status among transgender and gender nonbinary
youth and young adults: A cross-sectional study using a nutrition screening protocol.
LGBT Health, 8(5), 359-366.
Rozga, M, Linsenmeyer, W, Cantell Wood, J Darst, V, Gradwell, EK. Hormone therapy,
health outcomes and the role of nutrition in transgender individuals: A scoping review.
Clinical Nutrition ESPN, 40(December 2020), 42-56. *Published in the Evidence Analysis
Library (EAL®) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Honors and Awards
- 2025 John Ditiberio Award, Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award, Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University
- 2023 Dr. Norman White Award for Engaged Scholarship and Service, Faculty Senate, Saint Louis University
- 2023 Scholarly Works Award for Public Work, Office of the Vice President for Research, Saint Louis University
- 2021 Excellence in Scholarship Award, Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University
Professional Organizations and Associations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Alpha Eta Honors Society
- World Critical Dietetics
- Les Dames d'Escoffier, St. Louis Chapter