Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
+32 25889658
ISSN: 2155-9600
+32 25889658
Carol Byrd Bredbenner
Professor, Nutritional Sciences Department at Rutgers
University of New Jersey, USA
Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, Ph.D, R.D, F.A.D.A, is Professor of Nutrition/Extension Specialist in the Nutritional Sciences Department at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where she teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses. Dr. Byrd-Bredbenner has authored numerous nutrition books, including the college level textbook Wardlaw’s Perspectives in Nutrition, 8th Edition; middle school textbook Adventures in Food and Nutrition; a cookbook highlighting New Jersey produce, Fresh Tastes from the Garden State; computer software packages, including FoodWorks; and theory-driven, behaviorally focused nutrition curricula. She has published over 100 articles in journals, magazines, and newsletters. In addition, she has presented over 100 research papers at professional meetings
Byrd-Bredbenner’s research interests focus on investigating the impact of environmental factors (e.g., advertising, media, nutrition labeling, portion sizes) on dietary choices and health outcomes and developing recommendations for nutrition communications and health promotion interventions