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Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RDN, LD, FADA, FAND is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Dietetics & Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. As founder of The AgriNutrition Edge, she provides strategic counsel for food, nutrition, and agricultural organizations.
- B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Kentucky
- M.S. in Public Health-Nutrition from Western Kentucky University
- Certification in Appreciative Inquiry from Case Western Reserve University
Her research focuses on translating food and nutrition science for public understanding, analyzing consumer behavior, and shaping domestic/international food policy. Her blog Meet Me at the Table and newsletter The AgriNutrition Edge Report address food system complexities.
- Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND)
- Fellow of the American Dietetic Association (FADA)
- Inducted into the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Hall of Distinguished Alumni (2024)
- Inducted into the UK College of Human Environmental Sciences Hall of Fame (2001)
She serves on the USDA National Research, Extension, Education & Economics Advisory Board and is a CARET delegate. Her work bridges academia, industry, and consumers through strategic communication and collaborative problem-solving.
