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Dr. Tricia Psota is a registered dietitian nutritionist with an extensive and diverse background in nutrition research, education, policy, and communications. She has held influential roles within the federal government, education and health care sectors, and research institutions—all aimed at using nutrition to improve individual and public health nationally. Her expertise involves translating complex, nutrition science into easy-to-digest guidance, providing strategic policy insights, and crafting evidence-based omnimedia communications for an array of audiences.
During a far-reaching career spanning more than two decades, Dr. Psota has become an influential source for nutritional guidance and information. While at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, she assisted with scientific reviews for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and helped bring MyPlate, a nutritional guide for consumers, to life. Dr. Psota conducted behavioral health interventions focused on chronic disease prevention and treatment while assistant director of research at the Uniformed Services University’s Center for Health Disparities. Similarly, she spearheaded and supervised nutrition research as a metabolic clinical research dietitian at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. She has also worked as an outpatient dietitian for the National Center for Weight and Wellness. Her passion for community connection and interventions led her to co-found Victus Health and Wellness Center, where she also served as executive director. For more than seven years, Dr. Psota also held academic positions with George Washington University and the Community College of Philadelphia.
Dr. Psota is a go-to source for media outlets seeking nutrition information; she has been featured in numerous print and online publications as well as in TV and radio spots. Her publications include five book chapters and over 30 peer-reviewed articles. She has a doctorate in nutrition science and two bachelor’s degrees (nutrition science and vertebrate physiology) from The Pennsylvania State University. Even when she’s not working, Dr. Psota embraces the world of food and nutrition through gardening (alongside her pups) and cooking nutritious and delicious meals for loved ones.