Office: 3426 Meyer Hall, (510) 526-6343
lbaco@ucdavis.edu
Dr. Bacon’s research examines size acceptance, a reduction in dieting behavior, and a heightened awareness of and response to body signals as a method of supporting improved health for obese women.
In addition to teaching cultural nutrition courses to undergraduate students at UC Davis, Dr. Kurtz oversees the Local Program and Priority Populations Unit of the California Tobacco Control Program with the California Department of Public Health.
Dr. McCarron currently directs Shaping America’s Youth, which addresses childhood inactivity and excess weight. Dr. McCarron also works with numerous private and public organizations in the area of dietary nutrients in cardiovascular disease.
Office: 3150E Meyer, (530) 752-8827
hschroeter@ucdavis.edu
Dr. Schroeter’s main research interests focus on the elucidation of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the putative beneficial effects of flavanols against degenerative human diseases such as cardiovascular disorders and neurodegeneration.