Our vision is a world without preventable nutrition-related diseases
Our mission is to identify and evaluate policies and interventions that promote healthy eating habits and prevent nutrition-related chronic diseases. We strive to help create a just and equitable food system where those with the fewest resources and opportunities have the same chance to live a long, healthy life as those with the most. We work with policymakers and influencers to ask important, creative, and timely research questions that provide policymakers and institutions with science-based guidance.
Our Values
Scientific Rigor
Our first priority is to conduct rigorous research that advances our scientific understanding of eating behavior and health.
Curiosity
We value openness to new methods and ways of thinking to solve some of the world’s greatest health challenges.
Communication
We value clear communication and dissemination of our work to policymakers and influencers as well as the public.
Impact & Equity
We are passionate about conducting research that can inform policies designed to create a more just and equitable food system.
The lab’s Director is Christina Roberto, PhD.
Christina A. Roberto, Ph.D. is the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a psychologist and epidemiologist whose research aims to identify and understand factors that promote unhealthy eating behaviors and design interventions to improve eating habits.
Contact
Dr. Roberto’s Office is Located at Blockley Hall.
The address is:
Blockley Hall
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Study participants, please note: your study may not be held at the PEACH lab. You’ll be told where to go for your particular study.
