Catherine Norton

Catherine Norton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick. She is a registered dietitian specializing in sport nutrition and healthy aging, with over 20 years of experience across academia, healthcare, and professional sport.

Dr. Norton's research optimizes food knowledge and behaviors for health and performance across diverse populations including athletes, older adults, and university students. She leads investigations into nutrient supplementation efficacy for healthy aging and performance nutrition, especially milk-derived proteins. Research often examines how environmental factors influence dietary choices in different settings.

Recent publications focus on sports nutrition practices, Mediterranean diet adherence in aging populations, bone health interventions for osteopenia, and nutritional strategies for chronic disease management. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between nutrition science, exercise physiology, and public health.

Research Initiatives:

• Healthy Ageing and Performance Nutrition (HAPN) with Food for Health Ireland
• Nutritional interventions for musculoskeletal health
• Dietary assessment methodologies