Hugues Plourde

Hugues Plourde serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Nutrition at McGill University's Macdonald Campus, where he directs the MSc (Applied) Dietetics Credentialing program. His academic role centers on nutrition education and professional credentialing within dietetics training.

His research explores multifaceted determinants influencing healthy behaviours, nutritional requirements, dietary patterns, and consumer decision-making in food choices. This work bridges public health nutrition and behavioral science, examining how socioeconomic, cultural, and psychological factors shape eating habits and health outcomes. Dr. Plourde's specialization provides critical insights for developing effective nutritional interventions and policy frameworks.