Carmen Byker Shanks, PhD, RDN

Principal Research Scientist

Co-Project Director / Reporting and Evaluation Lead, GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program Training, Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Information (NTAE) Center

cbshanks@centerfornutrition.org

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Areas of Expertise

Dietary assessment
Food security
Health equity
Food policy
Healthy diets and sustainable food systems

Food Story

Byker Shanks is always searching for the most appropriate ratio of peanut butter to jam between two half inch slices of crusty bread. PB&J provides simple everyday pleasure, fuel for epic outdoor adventures and a gateway to many wonderful memories.

Publications

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Academic History

R.D.N., Montana State University, 2017

Ph.D., Nutrition, Virginia Tech, 2011

Dissertation: Dietary research within the context of a community-based food system

B.S., Nutrition, Virginia Tech, 2009

Professional Affiliations

International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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