Editorial Board Member - JNH
IRENE HATSU
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Human Science
The Ohio State University
United States
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Irene Hatsu is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Human Sciences Department and an OSU Extension State Specialist for Food Security at Ohio State University. Prior to this appointment, she was in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University, from where she also holds a PhD. She also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Georgia. Dr. Hatsu works to improve the nutrition and health of several vulnerable, low-income and chronically ill populations through evidence based interventions. Her research focuses on understanding food and nutrition security as they relate to chronic diseases, and other health issues. Her goal is to develop innovative and effective interventions targeted at minimizing food insecurity among individuals and in the community, while improving nutrition and health.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- Consequences of food insecurity in vulnerable populations
- Nutrition intervention and education for chronic disease prevention and management
- Nutrition and health benefits from food assistance programs
Other Editorial Board Members - JNH
Antonio Sanchez-Pozo
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II
University of Granada
Spain
Sheila Barrett
Department of Nutrition
Northern Illinois University
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Jyotsna Sharman
Department of Health and Human Performance
Radford University
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DAVID R. BLACK
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Purdue University
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Alireza Jahan-mihan
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of North Florida
United States
Dayong Wu
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Tufts University
United States
CARMEN CASTANEDA SCEPPA
Department of Health Sciences
Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Northeastern University
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Tracey Ledoux
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
United States
