Laura Sant

• Health
• Nutrition
• Wellness
• Food safety
• Food preservation

• Buck, J., L. Sant, A. Robertson. 2020. Making Jerky at Home Safely, University of Idaho. PNW 632.
• Morrisroe-Aman, B., L. Sant, S. Johnson, J. Buck, J.H. Kim, G. Wittman. 2020. H2O to Go – Staying Hydrated Safely! University of Idaho. BUL 971. https://www.extension.uidaho.edu/publishing/html/BUL971-H20-to-Go-Staying-Hydrated-Safely.aspx
• Kim, J.H., J.H. Buck, L. Dye, S. Greenway, K. Hoffman, S. Johnson, J. Peutz, A. Robertson, L. Sant, and G. Wittman. 2019. Ready, set, food safe: A food service food safety curriculum for high schools, 4th Edition. University of Idaho Extension. https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/ready-set-food-safe.
• Sant, L., M. Spencer, C. Hampton, M. Lockard, M. Raidl, and J. Plumb. Results of a Community-Based Strength Training Program for Women. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues [Online], 19(2). Available at http://ncsu.edu/ffci/publications/2014/v19-n2-2014-summer-fall/sant-spencer-hampton-lockard-peutz-raidl-plumb.php
• Spencer, M., L. Sant, C. Hampton, R. Lanting, A. Liddil, M. Lockard, J. Peutz, G. Wittman, S. Woffinden and M. Raidl. Effectiveness of the Six Week Strong Women Stay Young Program. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues [Online], 17(2). Available at http://ncsu.edu/ffci/publications/2012/v17-n2-2012-summer-fall/spencer-sant-hampton-lanting-liddil-lockard-peutz-wittman-woffinden-raidl.php.

Impact statements

• Diabetes email challenge provides remote learning throughout the United States
• Reusable water bottle education results in behavior change
• Community wellness volunteers learn skills to build a culture of health in communities
• Well Connected Communities initiative: Building a culture of health in Idaho
• 4-H teen health advocates are building skills and giving back to their communities
• Mealtime Inspirations provides new ideas to save time and money

Ms. Sant has a bachelor's degree from the Utah State University (USU) in nutrition and food sciences with an emphasis in dietetics and a master's degree from USU in nutrition. Her programs have won 16 regional and national awards from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) as well as eight other regional and national awards. Ms. Sant has served on the executive board for NEAFCS and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Exam Test Committee.

• Buck, J., H.K. Jang, L. Sant, S. Johnson, B. Morrisroe-Aman and G. Wittman. Effect of Cleaning Education on Microbiological Quality of Reusable Water Bottles. Program Excellence Through Research Award, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 3rd Place Western Regional Winner, 2020
• Sant, L., J. Buck, L. Dye, K. Hoffman, L. Blanch. Social Media — Online Video: Mealtime Inspirations, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2nd place Western Regional Winner, 2018
• Buck, J., K. Hoffman, L. Sant, M. Spencer, L. Dye, L. Erickson, S. Parkinson. Communications Television/Video Program Award — Mealtime Inspirations, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st Place Western Regional Winner, 2017
• Sant, L., J. Peutz, A. Zander, G. Hyde, N. Kershaw, G. Wittman, P. Case, J. Buck, S. Greenway, C. Hampton. Food Safety Award — Preserve@Home, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st Place State Winner, 1st Place Western Regional Winner, 1st Place National Winner, 2016
• Sant, L. Continued Excellence Award — National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2016
• Sant, L. Distinguished Service Award — National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2015
• Sant, L. Distinguished Service Award — National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, 2014
• Sant, L. and M. Spencer. Educational Curriculum Award — Balanced Living, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place State Winner, 1st place Western Regional Winner, 1st place National Winner, 2012
• Sant, L. and M. Spencer. Educational Technology Award — Balanced Living, National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place State Winner, 1st place Western Regional Winner, 3rd place National Winner, 2012
• Sant, L. and M. Spencer. Family Health and Wellness Award — Balanced Living, National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences, 1st place State Winner, 3rd place Western Regional Winner, 2012