Maria J. Romo-Palafox, Ph.D, RD

Assistant Professor
Nutrition and Dietetics

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Education

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Food Marketing - University of Connecticut
• Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences - University of Texas at Austin
• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science - Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City

Research Interests

• Social, cultural and environmental determinants of maternal-child dietary patterns
• International nutrition
• Food marketing and development of eating behaviors
• Development and collection of evidence to support advocacy needs

Professional Organizations and Associations

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• American Society of Nutrition
• International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity