Lauren Bell is a PhD student in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Texas, Austin. She is looking to explore the connections between nutrition , food literacy, and food access in the United States.
Background
With a diverse background in psychology, public health, and nutrition, Lauren strives to bring energy and excitement to the world of Public Health and Nutritional Sciences. Whether it’s a research proposal or a Tik Tok, Lauren is ready to explore how food impacts our health. This fervor coupled with experience in teaching, leadership, and data analysis, has provided a comprehensive skill set essential for pursuing a PhD She is currently a member of The Poulos Food Security Lab at University of Texas - Austin. Her research interests include food access, food security, health behavior, and sustainable food systems.
Resume/CV
Doctoral Student
PhD Student in the Poulos Food Security Lab at UT-Austin. Research focus: food access, food environment, nutrition security, nutrition literacy. 2024-present
Adjunct Professor
School of Professional Advancement at Tulane University, 2022-Present
Heart Disease Evaluator
Managed Evaluation plan for statewide Heart Disease Prevention in coordination with the American Heart Association and CDC. Well-Ahead Louisiana, 2022-2024
Education
Master of Public Health, Nutrition
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 2022
B.A., Psychology & Organizational Sciences
Focus on Industrial Psychology, The George Washington University, 2018
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Institute of Integrative Nutrition, 2020
Publications
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Household Composition, Income, and Fast-Food Consumption among Black Women and Men
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
. 2023 Jul 28This study explores the relationship between household composition, income, and fast-food consumption among Black women and men. The findings suggest that household income can interact with the number of children or older adults in the household, influencing fast-food consumption patterns, particularly for Black women with higher incomes and multiple young children and Black men with one school-aged child and lower incomes.
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Opinion: Universal School Meals Should Be Extended Indefinitely
Undark 2022 Sept 01
The article argues for the indefinite extension of universal school meal programs, highlighting the benefits of such programs in addressing child hunger and health disparities while also reducing administrative burdens for schools. It emphasizes that making these programs permanent could have a profound and lasting impact on students' well-being and educational outcomes.
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Redefining Healthy Online and At The Clinic: 6 Dietitians Who ‘Get It’
Healthline 2022 Jul 29
In the realm of "Redefining Healthy Online and At The Clinic: 6 Inclusive Dietitians Who 'Get It," Lauren Bell, MPH, specializes in holistic gut health and employs TikTok to share her insights on food and identity, covering topics such as the stigmatization of cultural foods and the deep-seated origins of diet culture.
