Marion Nestle — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Paulette Goddard Professor Emerita of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University.
Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University.
Internationally recognized for her work on the political, scientific, and commercial forces that shape what people eat.
Author or co-author of sixteen books, including "Food Politics" (2002) and "Soda Politics" (2015).
Her memoir, "Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics," was published in 2022.
Holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology (1968) and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition (1986) from the University of California, Berkeley.
Recipient of numerous honors, including the James Beard Leadership Award and the Edinburgh Medal.

Biography

Marion Nestle is a distinguished American molecular biologist, nutritionist, and public health advocate. She holds the title of Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University (NYU), and is also a Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University. Dr.