Lauren Bell is a Ph.D. student in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Texas - Austin. She is looking to explore the connections between nutrition and chronic disease in marginalized communities in the United States.
She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Tulane University and previously a Heart Disease Evaluation Manager with the Louisiana Department of Health.
My Background
With a diverse background in psychology, public health, and nutrition, Lauren strives to bring energy and excitement to the world of public health. 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 Ph.D. She is eager to contribute knowledge and expertise to advance research in the field and further explore the intricate relationships between nutrition, health behavior, and chronic disease management .
Adjunct Professor
School of Professional Advancement at Tulane University, 2022-Present
Heart Disease Evaluator
Well-Ahead Louisiana, 2022-Present
Master of Public Health in Nutrition
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 2022
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Institute of Integrative Nutrition, 2020
B.A., Psychology & Organizational Sciences
Focus on Industrial Psychology, George Washington University, 2018
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.
