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Dr. Lauren Dinour is an Associate Professor of Nutrition in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at Montclair State University. A Registered Dietitian (RD), certified lactation counselor (CLC), and public health professional, Dr. Dinour holds a DrPH and MPH with a concentration in Public Health Nutrition.
Dr. Dinour's research focuses on health-promoting policies, programs, and practices that improve childhood nutrition and food security, particularly in the areas of breastfeeding/chestfeeding, school food, and university settings. Dr. Dinour co-authored the text, Nutrition in Public Health: Principles, Policies, and Practice, 2nd edition (CRC Press, 2016). Her work also appears in peer-reviewed journals such as Breastfeeding Medicine, Health Education and Behavior, Journal of American College Health, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Journal of Human Lactation, Public Health Nutrition, and Women's Health Issues.
Prior to joining the faculty at Montclair State University, Dr. Dinour worked as a clinical dietetics practitioner, community dietitian, and public health researcher.
Research interests
Focuses on health-promoting policies, programs, and practices that improve childhood nutrition and food security, particularly in the areas of breastfeeding/chestfeeding, school food, and university settings.
Scholarly Interests
-Breastfeeding/chestfeeding
-Community-engaged teaching and learning
-Food insecurity
-School food programs
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on breastfeeding, food insecurity, school food policy and public health nutrition.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Can I pump here? Availability and awareness of lactation spaces at New Jersey colleges and universities
Dinour, L. M., Adwar, R. D., Gentiletti, A., Seguinot, N. & Overgaard, K., 1 Jan 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of American College Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Charity and Project-Based Service Learning Models Increase Public Service Motivation Outcomes among Dietetic Students in a Community Nutrition Course
Dinour, L. M. & Kuscin, J., 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: Public Health Nutrition.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The role of prenatal food insecurity on breastfeeding behaviors: Findings from the United States pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system
Dinour, L. M., Rivera Rodas, E. I., Amutah-Onukagha, N. N. & Doamekpor, L. A., 19 Apr 2020, In: International Breastfeeding Journal. 15, 1, 30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Speaking Out on "breastfeeding" Terminology: Recommendations for Gender-Inclusive Language in Research and Reporting
Dinour, L. M., 1 Oct 2019, In: Breastfeeding Medicine. 14, 8, p. 523-532 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
6 Scopus citations -
A Convergent Mixed-Methods Exploration of the Effects of Community-Engaged Coursework on Graduate Student Learning
Dinour, L. M., Szaro, J., Blumberg, R. & Bose, M., Jun 2018, In: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 50, 6, p. 598-609 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Scopus citations
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If outbreak closes schools, where will a half-million NJ kids get meals?
12/03/20 → 13/03/20
4 items of Media coverage
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