Dr. Katherine Cason Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, CU Extension – Food Security
Dr. Cason’s primary research activities include: 1) Examination of the influences on food choices, nutrient intake, food purchasing and preparation practices, and level of food security among limited resource audiences; and 2) Assessment of the impact of nutrition education on dietary adequacy, food and nutrition practices of limited resource audiences using comparative models to determine the value of alternative educational interventions. Dr. Cason is also the Coordinator for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and the Food and Nutrition Services Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program, which target audiences with limited resources. This role includes nutrition educational material development and training for nutrition educators.