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Elizabeth Adams, PhD
Title: | Assistant Professor |
Department: | Exercise Science Arnold School of Public Health |
Email: | elizabeth-adams@sc.edu |
Phone: | 803-777-0269 |
Office: | Public Research Health Center Rm 133 921 Assembly Street |
Resources: | Google Scholar Group website: Arnold Childhood Obesity Institute |
Research and Teaching Interests
Elizabeth Adams research includes the promotion of healthful dietary patterns to prevent pediatric obesity and reduce health inequities. Her work investigates parenting and family-based influences on children's obesogenic behaviors to prevent the intergenerational transmission of obesity. She also conducts investigations on federal policies (e.g., National School Lunch Program, Child Tax Credit) to ensure children from all income levels have access to healthful nutrition for chronic disease prevention.