Lauren Au, Ph.D., R.D.

Lauren Au
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition
  • Assistant Nutritionist in Agricultural Experiment Station
3215 Meyer Hall
Bio

Research Interests

Dr. Au's research involves the assessment of dietary intakes and the food environment for the prevention of obesity in low-income, racially diverse infants and children. Her focus is on understanding how to promote healthier eating and prevent obesity in federal nutrition assistance programs, such as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the National School Lunch Program.