Nutrition Faculty

Dr. Allison Miner is a licensed dietitian and educator. Dr. Miner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She also provides medical nutrition therapy at the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA, Health Unit). At the TSA she moderates a virtual weekly weight loss support group which is available to its 68,000+ employees.

Study highlights pivotal role of diet in reducing risks linked to diabetes and mental health

Start 2024 off right with healthy eating tips from Dr. Lilian De Jonge. Demystify intermittent fasting and superfoods with this helpful video. 

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New literature reviews from College of Public Health researchers advance understanding of connection between nutrition and mental health 

Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Raedeh Basiri will represent the College at the American Society for Nutrition’s Aging and Chronic Disease Research Interest Section as an at-large delegate, contributing to initiatives related to aging-related and chronic disease studies

As an international scholar, Maryam Farvid has extensive experience engaging in academia cross-nationally, including in Iran, Australia, and the United States. This experience has empowered her to cultivate a vast network of diverse collaborations across the globe and to conduct chronic disease research across different social and cultural landscapes.

Meet Allison Miner. Miner is thrilled to join the Nutrition and Food Studies department as an instructional assistant professor. She started as a fashion design major in college, but after taking a nutrition course for her science requirement, she was hooked.

Professor of Nutrition and Food Studies Lawrence Cheskin is quoted about the benefits of a high fiber diet.

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