Maria J. Romo-Palafox, Ph.D, RD
Assistant Professor
Nutrition and Dietetics
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