Emma Laing, PhD, RDN | Source | National Media Spokesperson at The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Laing is a clinical professor and director of the didactic program in dietetics at the University of Georgia and is a national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her work focuses on determining the efficacy of non-diet approaches to improve health and well-being, and her courses likewise challenge diet culture and incorporate the negative effects of weight stigma on health. Laing graduated from the University of Delaware and earned both master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Georgia. She has held national, state and local leadership roles in professional organizations and has received awards for excellence in teaching, mentoring and service to the media. Areas of expertise for media inquiries include: Mindful/Intuitive Eating, Nutrition Trends, Nutrition and Dietetics Profession, Osteoporosis, Research Review and Analysis, and Vitamin D. To view most recent media appearances, view Emma Laing's press page: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/emma-laing