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Amy van der Heijden is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Health Sciences. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on health psychology and nutrition, particularly improving the understanding of eating behaviors and the development of food preferences in everyday life. Van der Heijden explores the interactional, psychological, sociological, and sensory factors that shape food preferences and eating practices. She actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers across various fields, including psychology, sociology, and nutrition, to enhance sustainable healthy eating initiatives. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Communication Sciences/Nutrition Health from Wageningen University & Research, where she investigated how taste negotiation occurs among children in families from low socioeconomic positions. Van der Heijden's commitment to her field is evidenced by her participation in multiple research projects and her engagement with practical attempts to improve dietary habits.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.