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Virginia R. Chomitz

Associate Professor, Secondary Faculty
Associate Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine

Education

  • Ph.D., 1992, Nutrition, School of Nutrition, Tufts University
  • M.S., 1985, Nutrition, School of Nutrition, Tufts University
  • B.A., 1981, Biology, Antioch University

Research Activities

Community-based participatory research on obesity prevention, healthy eating, and active living (HEAL) promotion; Obesity prevention through primary care, particularly pediatric dental services; Building evidence for policy: particularly the relationship of physical activity, fitness & academic achievement; Cross-cultural/international obesity prevention.

Courses


NUTR 228

Community and Public Health Nutrition