Reina Engle-Stone

Reina Engle-Stone, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis, and serves as an Associate Nutritionist in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on global public health nutrition, particularly micronutrient nutrition in low-income settings, with emphasis on food fortification programs, cost-effectiveness analysis, and nutritional assessment. She holds a B.A. from Cornell University and a Ph.D. from UC Davis.

Her work spans multiple countries, including Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, and the Philippines, addressing issues like vitamin A, iron, and zinc deficiencies. She has contributed to developing methodologies for dietary analysis (e.g., the SIMPLE Macro) and evaluating the impact of fortification programs on micronutrient adequacy. Key collaborations include modeling the cost-effectiveness of bouillon and wheat flour fortification, assessing anemia and micronutrient status among farmworkers in California, and analyzing household food consumption patterns.

Dr. Engle-Stone’s research also explores the double burden of malnutrition (overweight/obesity alongside micronutrient deficiencies) and the role of fortified condiments in addressing inequities. She has advised on programmatic strategies for Cameroon’s national fortification initiatives and contributed to optimizing micronutrient intervention packages using economic optimization models.

Her interdisciplinary approach integrates epidemiology, nutritional sciences, and public health economics to inform evidence-based policies. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publication record and involvement in global health initiatives highlight her scholarly impact.