Catherine Coccia, PhD, RD

Focus

Childhood Obesity, Community Health

Biography

Catherine C. Coccia Ph.D., R.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Dietetics & Nutrition. Dr. Coccia is also a registered dietitian with experience working with children and families to improve health outcomes through proper nutrition. Dr. Coccia’s research combines basic science in child health, self-regulation and eating behaviors and evaluation of community-based programs to increase health related outcomes in underserved populations. She has received funding for her research examining the role that schools and parents play on the health behaviors of preschool age children, adolescents and emerging adults, and has contributed to the development of several community-based interventions for diverse populations.

Lab

Nutrition Intervention and Community Education (N.I.C.E.) Lab

Education

• Florida State University, Ph.D.
• University of Florida, BS, MS-DI

Publications & Research

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