Jade McNamara

Expertise

? Consumer preference, ? Food science, ? Human health, ? Nutrition, ? Public health

McNamara explores the relationship between nutrition and food literacy and dietary behaviors. She develops curricula and interventions, using theory-driven behavior change methods, to influence healthy behavior change in youth and young adults. She also designs surveys to assess behavior and perceptions of health. McNamara uses evidence-based instructional practices in her courses to encourage critical thinking in health studies and higher education. Visit McNamara’s biography to learn more.

A bubble chart demonstrating a 50% research 50% teaching appointment split.
McNamara balances time between teaching (50%) courses about community nutrition, and research (50%) on the relationship between nutrition and food literacy and dietary behaviors.

Appointment details

McNamara’s work is supported by:

  • School of Food and Agriculture at the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture
  • Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station

Experiment Station contributions

  • Current project: Understanding and Promoting Health and Nutrition in Communities of Emerging Adults. Hatch Multistate project number ME032215.
  • Current project: Increasing Health-Related Quality of Life and Diet Quality in Young Adults.  Hatch project number ME022104.