Teresa R. Schwendler, RD

PhD Candidate
The Pennsylvania State University

I am a registered dietitian by training and a rising 4th year PhD candidate studying in the Nutritional Sciences Department at the Pennsylvania State University. My research uses a mixed methods approach to understand the influence of sociocultural factors on caregiver feeding practices and child nutrition outcomes globally.

Poster(s):

• (PO15-51-22) Maternal Care Practices in Sri Lanka During Infant and Young Child Feeding Episodes – Findings From Ethnographic Fieldwork

• (PO15-52-22) Understanding the Multi-Level Factors Influencing Maternal Diets in Sri Lanka