Dr. Rachel Prowse

Biography

Rachel Prowse is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, specializing in the intersection of public health nutrition and dietetic practice. She completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Manitoba, followed by a Dietetic Degree from the Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program and a PhD from the University of Alberta. Her research interests focus on public health nutrition, food environments, food marketing, food policy, chronic disease prevention, and the use of natural experiments in dietary studies. Dr. Prowse is actively engaged in research aimed at monitoring food promotions in Canadian recreational facilities and is involved in capacity-building efforts for public health nutrition in Ontario. She has published various articles highlighting the impact of food marketing and nutrition labeling on dietary behaviors, particularly in recreational and sport settings. Dr. Prowse is committed to mentoring graduate students and developing evidence-based strategies to improve dietary practices in the community.

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