Dr. Paulina Nowicka

Biography

Paulina Nowicka is a Professor at the Department of Food Studies, Nutrition, and Dietetics at Uppsala University, focusing her research on childhood obesity and early family-based interventions. With a clinical background in pediatrics, she has over a decade of experience in developing strategies to support families in managing children's health. Her work explores pediatric nutrition and parental feeding practices to improve treatment outcomes and public health policies. Dr. Nowicka has collaborated extensively on the STOP project, a European initiative aimed at preventing and managing childhood obesity. Her postdoctoral research at prestigious institutions like Yale University and the University of Oxford has shaped her contributions to the field. She is actively working on projects that utilize both quantitative and qualitative research methods to evaluate the effectiveness of obesity treatment interventions, particularly in the context of families with preschoolers. Her research is well-funded, with support from several organizations, and she has served on various expert committees related to childhood obesity. Dr. Nowicka's comprehensive approach encompasses not only the medical aspects of obesity treatment but also the social factors influencing dietary habits among young children. Through her ongoing efforts, she aims to empower parents with practical tools to foster healthy lifestyle changes within their families.

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