Emma Laing

Emma Laing, PhD, RDN, LD, is a Clinical Professor and Director of Dietetics at the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences, specializing in weight-inclusive nutrition, bone health, and combatting diet culture. Her research explores weight-neutral approaches to improve health outcomes, particularly in chronic disease prevention and body composition analysis.

• Teaches Medical Nutrition Therapy, Clinical Nutrition Interventions, and intuitive eating principles
• Active national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2022-2025)
• Recipient of multiple teaching awards including UGA Teaching Academy (2024) and Outstanding Teacher of the Year (2021)

Her research combines dietary interventions for bone health (e.g., whole egg consumption studies) with critical analysis of weight stigma in healthcare. Recent publications focus on:

• Weight-inclusive educational frameworks
• Cardiometabolic implications of DASH diet adherence
• Diagnostic methods for diabetes in heart failure patients
• Advancements in infant feeding monitoring technology

Scientific Awards (2020-2024):

• Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Outstanding Dietitian of the Year (2021)
• UGA Career Center's Career Ambassador Certificate (2024)
• FACS Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Award (2023)
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Active Learning Leader (2021)