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Dr. Melanie Hingle is a Professor and Associate School Director at the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness, University of Arizona. She holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and an MPH in Epidemiology from UA. Her research focuses on behavioral risk factors for obesity and type 2 diabetes, particularly in youth and families, employing interdisciplinary approaches to develop lifestyle interventions.
Her work examines predictors of diet and physical activity behaviors, designs disease-prevention strategies, and addresses implementation barriers in clinical/community settings. Research integrates nutritional epidemiology, public health practice, and behavioral sciences.
Articles emphasize diabetes prevention, food security, and health equity, with consistent themes in preventive nutrition, behavioral interventions, and socioeconomic determinants of health across diverse populations.
Education & Training:
- PhD, Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona
- MPH, Epidemiology, University of Arizona
- BS, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Arizona
