Lauren Haldeman

Dr. Lauren Haldeman is Professor and Department Chair of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her research addresses nutrition disparities among low-income Latino and African American populations in the Piedmont Triad region. She investigates how health beliefs, food insecurity, and psychosocial factors influence dietary behaviors and develops culturally responsive nutrition interventions.

Key initiatives include designing theory-based educational materials for Latina caretakers and piloting family-centered programs to improve dietary intake and physical activity. She collaborates closely with UNCG's Center for New North Carolinians and community agencies. Research examines food assistance programs like the School Breakfast Program and their impact on vulnerable populations.

Publications demonstrate methodological diversity including observational studies (grocery store behaviors), cross-cultural comparisons (Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic families), and community needs assessments (refugee resettlement services). Her Google Scholar profile lists extensive publications on nutrition education, cultural adaptation of interventions, and health equity.