Nancy Krebs, MD, MS

Distinguished Professor, Pediatrics-Nutrition


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1987)
Graduate School
  • MS, University of Maryland College Park (1979)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Iowa State University (IA) (1973)
Residency
  • University of Colorado, Pediatrics (1990)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado, Pediatric Gastroenterology (1993)
Languages
English
Department
Pediatrics-Nutrition

Professional Titles

  • Assoc Vice Chair, Academic Affairs, Department of Pediatrics
  • Distinguished Professor

Recognitions

  • Goalkeepers Champion, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2024)
    Goalkeepers honors experts, innovators, advocates, and leaders from around the world who are leading the charge towards a more nourished world.
  • Jean-Pierre Habicht Lifetime Achievement in Global Nutrition Research Award, American Society for Nutrition (2023)
    Honors lifetime achievements in international nutrition research to benefit populations in non-industrialized countries.
  • Agnes Higgins Award, March of Dimes (2022)
    The Agnes Higgins Award is presented in recognition of distinguished achievement in research, education or clinical services in the field of maternal-fetal nutrition.
  • Fellow, American Society for Nutrition (2019)
    An ASN Fellow is the highest honor the society bestows, recognizing individuals for significant discoveries and distinguished careers in the field of nutrition.

Publications

  • Saleem S, Yasmin H, Moore JL, Rahim A, Shakeel I, Lokangaka A, Tshefu A, Bauserman M, Mwenechanya M, Chomba E, Goudar SS, Kavi A, Derman RJ, Krebs NF, Figueroa L, Mazariegos M, Nyongesa P, Bucher S, Esamai F, Patel A, Waikar M, Shivkumar P, Hibberd PL, Petri WA, Billah SM, Haque R, Carlo WA, Tita A, Koso-Thomas M, Hemingway-Foday J, McClure EM, Goldenberg RL. Intrapartum and postpartum antibiotic use in seven low- and middle-income countries: Findings from the A-PLUS trial. BJOG. 2025 Jan;132(1):72-80. PubMed PMID: 39140197
  • Waldrop S, Chowdhury D, Westcott JE, Biasini F, Garcés A, Figueroa L, Tshefu A, Lokangaka A, Bauserman M, Saleem S, Ali SA, Goldenberg RL, Goudar SS, Dhaded SM, Derman RJ, Kemp JF, Koso-Thomas M, Das A, Hambidge M, Krebs NF. Anthropometric and sociodemographic variables, but not preconception or prenatal maternal nutrition supplementation, predict neurodevelopment in offspring of the 'Women First' trial. Matern Child Nutr. 2024 Oct;20(4):e13703. PubMed PMID: 39044360
  • Chiwila MK, Krebs NF, Manasyan A, Chomba E, Mwenechanya M, Mazariegos M, Sami N, Pasha O, Tshefu A, Lokangaka A, Goldenberg RL, Bose CL, Koso-Thomas M, Goco N, Do BT, McClure EM, Hambidge KM, Westcott JE, Carlo WA. Junk food use and neurodevelopmental and growth outcomes in infants in low-resource settings. Front Public Health. 2024;12:1308685. PubMed PMID: 38686037
  • Kemp JF, Hambidge KM, Westcott JL, Ali SA, Saleem S, Garcés A, Figueroa L, Somannavar MS, Goudar SS, Long JM, Hendricks AE, Krebs NF. Zinc Supplementation Initiated Prior to or During Pregnancy Modestly Impacted Maternal Status and High Prevalence of Hypozincemia in Pregnancy and Lactation: The Women First Preconception Maternal Nutrition Trial. J Nutr. 2024 Jun;154(6):1917-1926. PubMed PMID: 38621624
  • Nuss EE, Hoffman MK, Goudar SS, Kavi A, Metgud M, Somannavar M, Okitawutshu J, Lokangaka A, Tshefu A, Bauserman M, Tembo AM, Chomba E, Carlo WA, Figueroa L, Krebs NF, Jessani S, Saleem S, Goldenberg RL, Kurhe K, Das P, Hibberd PL, Achieng E, Nyongesa P, Esamai F, Liechty EA, Bucher S, Goco N, Hemingway-Foday J, Moore J, McClure EM, Silver RM, Derman RJ, Patel A. Corrigendum to The impact of risk factors on aspirin's efficacy for the prevention of preterm birth. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. Volume 5, Issue 10, October 2023, 101095. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2024 Apr;6(4):101309. PubMed PMID: 38395633

Professional Memberships

  • NIH/NICHD, “ADVANTAGE”: Agriculture and Diet: Value Added for Nutrition Translation/Adaptation in a Global Ecology”, Work Group 1, Co-Chair, January 2023-present, Work Group Chair - Health Effects of Climate Change
  • National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine. Standing Committee for the Review of the Dietary Reference Intake Framework, January 2022 - present, Invited panel member
  • American Society for Nutrition, Fellow, Regular Member
  • American Pediatric Society, Member
  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • University of Colorado Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Pediatric Clinical Nutrition, Board Certification (1994)
  • Medical License, State of Colorado, License (1990)
  • American Board of Pediatrics, Board Certification (2014)
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology, Board Certification (2001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Nutrition
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - Obesity
Clinical Interests
I am interested in zinc and trace mineral nutrition; defining dietary requirements and evaluating the metabolic regulation and adaptation to different intakes and physiologic states and treatment of adolescent obesity.

Personal Interests
Gardening Singing

Public Speaking
Yes
Global health - maternal and infant nutrition Health effects of climate change Infant feeding Micronutrients