Rachael Jones

Rachael Jones is an Instructor (Lecturer) in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah. She also serves as Director of the University of Utah Metabolic Kitchen and Culinary Medicine Instructor. Her roles combine clinical education, research, and practical nutrition intervention programs.

Education:

• Master of Science: Nutrition & Integrative Physiology (University of Utah, 2020–2022)
• Bachelor of Science: Health Promotion & Education (University of Utah, 2016–2018)

Research Interests: Focuses on functional food components, gastrointestinal health, dietary assessment technologies, and culinary interventions for chronic disease management. Her work bridges nutritional science with practical medical applications, emphasizing patient engagement through hands-on culinary education.

Teaching: Teaches Culinary Medicine courses repeatedly (most recently in 2024), integrating cooking skills with medical advice for patients with chronic conditions.

Metabolic Kitchen: Oversees this facility to develop and implement evidence-based culinary programs, emphasizing low-cost, scalable solutions for dietary behavior change.