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Laura Bellows is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, with over 20 years of experience in public health nutrition. Her research primarily focuses on developing healthy eating habits and physical activity patterns among early childhood populations, with a commitment to health equity for at-risk groups. Dr. Bellows has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve dietary quality and food security in rural communities, often utilizing innovative approaches such as mobile health (m-Health) digital strategies. Throughout her career, she has received substantial funding from organizations like the USDA and NIH and was honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers by President Barack Obama in 2011. Additionally, she has been recognized with the Mid-Career Award from the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior in 2019. Currently, she serves as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Dr. Bellows is dedicated to community-informed interventions that aim to promote health equity and improve public health outcomes for children.
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