Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Leah Jennings"
- Leah Jennings' research primarily focuses on the intersection of nutrition, diet quality, and demographics, particularly examining the effects of school lunch participation on dietary habits among varied income and racial/ethnic groups in the United States.
- In her 2020 study published in "Nutrients," Jennings utilized the Healthy Eating Index (HEI)-2010 to analyze dietary recall data and revealed significant differences in diet quality between participants and nonparticipants of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) based on income and race/ethnicity.
- Additionally, her 2016 study published in "Health Promot Pract" evaluated a rewards-based nutrition intervention aimed at improving dietary knowledge and behaviors among adolescent girls, showcasing innovative approaches to nutrition education.
