Megan Patton-Lopez

Megan Patton-Lopez

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Senior Lecturer in Nutrition

Community nutrition, implementation science, child and adolescent health, healthy eating and active living, health equity

Location

Arnold House

715 North Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01003
United States

307 Arnold House

My research examines behavioral, social, and environmental factors that support access to healthy food and safe environments for physical activity for youth and their families. I regularly collaborate with local government, community stakeholders, and nongovernmental organizations to develop health promotion programs and policies that improve nutrition outcomes, food security, and physical activity for youth and their families.

Education

  • Postdoctoral, Extension Family and Community Health, Oregon State University
  • PhD, Oregon State University, 2012
  • Graduate Certificate-Dietetic Internship, Oregon Health & Science University, 2008
  • MEd, University of Louisville, 2002
  • BS, Hanover College, 1997

Key Publications

Manore MM, and Patton-López MM.  (2022). Should Clinicians Ever Recommend Supplements to Patients Trying to Lose Weight? AMA Journal of Ethics,24(5), E345-352. Doi:10.1001/amajethics.2022.345

Patton-López MM, Manore MM, Branscum A, *Meng Y, Wong SS (2018). Changes in Sports Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes/Beliefs, and Behaviors following a Two-Year Sports Nutrition Education and Life-Skills Intervention among High School Soccer Players. Nutrients, 10, 1636; doi:10.3390/nu10111636

Manore MM, Patton-López MM, *Meng Y, & Wong SS. (2017) Sports Nutrition Knowledge, Behaviors, Attitudes, and Beliefs among High School Soccer Players. Nutrients. 9(4), 350 doi:10.3390/nu9040350

Patton-López MM, Munoz R, Polanco K, ^Olson B, ^Brown G, and ^DeGhetto S. (2015). Redesigning a Neighborhood Park to Increase Physical Activity: A Community Based Participatory Approach. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. 21: S101-S105

Patton-López MM, López-Cevallos DF, Cancel-Tirado, D., and *Vazquez L. (2014). Prevalence and correlates of food insecurity among students attending a midsize rural university in Oregon. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 46(3): 209-214.