Bailey Houghtaling

Bailey Houghtaling is a Research Scientist at the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact and an Affiliate Faculty member at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. They also hold a Senior Researcher position at Louisiana State University's School of Nutrition and Food Sciences.

• Ph.D., Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech (2019)
• Dietetic Internship, Iowa State University (2016)
• M.S., Health and Human Development, Montana State University (2015)
• B.S., Nutrition and Dietetics, Mansfield University (2010)

Houghtaling specializes in policy, systems, and environmental change initiatives, using implementation science to address health equity and built environment challenges. Their work focuses on rural health disparities, food insecurity, and strategies to improve nutrition through community and healthcare partnerships.

Recent publications highlight trends in produce prescription programs, policy-level interventions, and rural food systems. Key themes include implementation science, health equity, and environmental determinants of nutrition and physical activity.

Houghtaling's affiliations span LSU Agricultural Center and Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, with roles centered on research and community engagement.

Their work at the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact involves evaluating food environments, SNAP-authorized retailers, and structural barriers to nutrition security.