Laura Curtis

Laura Curtis is a Lecturer and holds roles as DPD Director and FitU Director at the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, California State University, Chico. She teaches courses such as Nutrition Counseling, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing for Allied Health. Her expertise spans public health, behavioral nutrition, and diet quality in diverse populations.

Her research focuses on motivational interviewing techniques, cancer survivorship nutrition, and intuitive eating practices. Notable publications include work on nutrition's role in cancer survivorship and female fertility (2024) and the link between intuitive eating and diet quality in college students (2021).

Curtis advises students through courses like NFSC 489/689 FitU Peer Counseling and coordinates the FitU program. No specific grants or awards are listed, but her academic contributions emphasize practical health education and community engagement.

She oversees the FitU program, a peer counseling initiative, and is involved in curriculum development for dietetics and nutrition management.