Laura Terragni

Laura Terragni is a Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Oslo Metropolitan University. She leads the social nutrition specialization in the Master's program in Health Sciences and focuses on food safety, immigrant eating habits, and food supply improvements.

• Research areas: Nutrition, Migration Health, Food Sociology
• Affiliated with research groups: Migration and Minority Health, Community Nutrition
• Active projects: Food safety among refugees/asylum seekers in Norway

Recent research trends include food insecurity among refugee populations, cultural adaptation of dietary practices in aging immigrants, and policy evaluation for healthier food environments. Her work spans Europe and Ethiopia, emphasizing integration through food systems.

Key publications address stakeholder engagement in food policy, health communication, and behavioral nutrition. She collaborates with international networks like ISBNPA and contributes to practical tools such as the 'Sunn Start' recipe booklet.