Emily Belarmino: Sustainable Healthy Diets and Pro-Environmental Behaviors

There is growing scientific consensus that substantial changes to consumption behaviors are needed to reduce the global burden of disease and achieve more sustainable food systems. These changes include, but are not limited to, shifting towards dietary patterns that emphasize plant-based foods and limit animal-source proteins, and reducing food waste. In this talk, Dr. Emily Belarmino discusses individual food-related pro-environmental behaviors and the context in which people engage in these behaviors. She will introduce research projects examining food-related pro-environmental behaviors among US consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic and consumers' and health professionals' knowledge and beliefs related to dairy and plant-based sources of protein.

Gund Affiliate Dr. Emily Belarmino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences and faculty in UVM's Food Systems program. Her research program in public health nutrition explores two primary areas related to sustainable food systems: (1) sustainable dietary patterns and (2) food and nutrition security among at-risk populations. She has a PhD in public health and policy and postdoctoral training in community nutrition.

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