Anja Carlsohn

Anja Carlsohn is a Junior Professor for Nutrition Sciences with a focus on Health Promotion and Everyday Culture and Health at the Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Education in Baden-Württemberg. She holds a Diplom in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Potsdam (2005, summa cum laude) and a PhD in Nutrition Sciences from the same institution. She further completed an International Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne (2011, summa cum laude). Her career combines academic research, teaching, and practical health advising.

Education:

• PhD in Nutrition Science, University of Potsdam (2005–2011)
• Diplom in Nutrition Science, University of Potsdam (1998–2005)
• International Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition, IOC (Lausanne, 2011)

Research Interests: Anja Carlsohn’s work bridges nutrition science and interdisciplinary health promotion. Her core focuses include:

• Nutrition’s role in health and athletic performance
• Health promotion in educational and workplace settings
• Interactions between diet, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention
• Educational strategies for early childhood nutrition literacy

Her research frequently integrates insights from sports medicine and public health, reflecting her background as a former elite athlete and Olympic training advisor.

Awards and Recognition:

• Distinction in Diplom (2005)
• Distinction in IOC Sports Nutrition Diploma (2011)
• National team achievements in cross-country and marathon running (1998–2010)

Advising and Professional Roles: Previously led nutrition counseling at Brandenburg’s Olympic Training Center and Elite Sports Schools. Currently teaches in health promotion and early childhood education programs. No specific grants are highlighted in the text, though her work integrates applied research.

Additional Contributions: Authored research on athlete nutrition strategies and health education models. Active in balancing academic, family, and athletic commitments, advocating for structured time management (e.g., handwritten to-do lists).