PhD, University of California, Davis, Physiology
M.A., San Francisco State University, Kinesiology
M.A., Naropa Institute, Psychotherapy

Linda Bacon earned her doctorate in physiology from the University of California, Davis, specializing in weight regulation. She also holds graduate degrees in both psychology (specializing in eating disorders and body image) and exercise science (specializing in metabolism), and has professional experience as a researcher, clinical psychotherapist, exercise physiologist, and educator. In addition to serving as an Assistant Researcher in the Nutrition Department, Dr. Bacon teaches Nutrition in the Biology Department at City College of San Francisco and conducts trainings for health professionals on the latest research in weight regulation.

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.

Bacon, L. Evaluating a "Health-Centered" Treatment Approach in Obese Female Restrained Eaters. Dissertation. University of California, Davis, 2001.

Bacon, L., Keim, N. L., Van Loan, M. D., Derricote, M., Gale, B., Kazaks, A. and Stern, J. Evaluating a "Non-diet" Wellness Intervention for Improvement of Metabolic Fitness, Psychological Well-Being and Eating and Activity Behaviors, International Journal of Obesity, 2002;26(6), 854-865.

Bacon, L. Tales of Mice and Leptin: False Promises and New Hope in Weight Control, Healthy Weight Journal, p 24-7, 2003.

Bacon, L, VanLoan M , Stern JS, Keim N.  Size Acceptance and Intuitive Eating Improves Health for Obese Female Chronic Dieters.  Journal of American Dietetic Association.  2005;105:929-936.
 
Bacon L, VanLoan M , Stern JS, Keim N.  Low Bone Mass in Premenopausal Chronic Dieting Obese Women.  European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2004; 58, 966-971.