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Carrie Durward is an Associate Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist in the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences Department at Utah State University's S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Her work bridges academic research with community outreach, focusing on nutrition science, food security, and public health initiatives.
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
- Department: Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences Department
- College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Research Focus: Nutrition science, food security, diabetes education, and health promotion through community programs.
Carrie's research explores trends in dietary behavior, food insecurity, and interventions like the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program, which incentivizes healthy eating among low-income populations. She evaluates dietary assessment tools, develops virtual diabetes education models, and investigates socioeconomic barriers to nutritious food access. Her recent articles highlight collaborations with farmers' markets to enhance food systems equity.
She contributes to nutrition policy through projects such as the USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in food distribution networks. Her work also examines the psychological dimensions of weight management, linking self-stigma to health outcomes.