About
Cecilia Olsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science at Umeå University. Her work spans teaching, research, and PhD education, with a focus on the nutritional and social significance of food within the Swedish welfare system, particularly school meals. She supervises three PhD students and contributes to course development and thesis examination.
- Registered dietitian and nutritionist with over 20 years of experience
- Former head of department and program coordinator for the Dietitian Program
- Research groups: School Meals, Learning Meals, Dietary Intake Measurement
Her research explores sociological and psychological aspects of food and meals, emphasizing inclusivity for neurodivergent students, dietary compliance in clinical settings, and the disconnect between policy and practice in school meal programs. She employs empathy-based methods and interdisciplinary frameworks.
Recent publications analyze video consultation adoption in dietetics, gender norms in celiac disease management, and the impact of meal environments on cognitive function. Her work consistently bridges public health, educational practices, and social equity in food systems.
Olsson actively collaborates on projects like 'Dietitian Online' (DiOn) and 'ProMeal' across Nordic countries, aiming to improve health outcomes through structured meal programs. She has contributed to understanding regional variations in celiac disease incidence and dietary assessment methodologies.
