Jeremy Akers

Jeremy Akers is a researcher in the Department of Health Professions at James Madison University. His work focuses on nutrition interventions and exercise modalities to address chronic diseases and enhance athletic performance.

Education:

• Doctorate in Nutrition in Chronic Disease, Virginia Tech
• Master's in Nutritional and Physical Activity, JMU
• Bachelor's in Clinical Dietetics, Radford University

Using an interprofessional team approach, Akers investigates how dietary strategies and physical activity can improve health-related quality of life. His research spans chronic disease prevention/treatment, weight management, and sports nutrition. He is dedicated to teaching undergraduate and graduate students about the research process.