Editorial Board Member - JNH
IRENE HATSU
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Human Science
The Ohio State University
United States
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Irene Hatsu is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Human Sciences Department and an OSU Extension State Specialist for Food Security at Ohio State University. Prior to this appointment, she was in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University, from where she also holds a PhD. She also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Georgia. Dr. Hatsu works to improve the nutrition and health of several vulnerable, low-income and chronically ill populations through evidence based interventions. Her research focuses on understanding food and nutrition security as they relate to chronic diseases, and other health issues. Her goal is to develop innovative and effective interventions targeted at minimizing food insecurity among individuals and in the community, while improving nutrition and health.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- Consequences of food insecurity in vulnerable populations
- Nutrition intervention and education for chronic disease prevention and management
- Nutrition and health benefits from food assistance programs
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Jyotsna Sharman
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Sanja Ilic
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Andreu Palou
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JOE DEUTSCH
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Yao Olive Li
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Zhiping Yu
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