Elizabeth Widen Earns American Society for Nutrition Award

Elizabeth Widen, assistant professor of nutritional sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, has received the Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award in Nutrition and Development from the American Society for Nutrition.

This prestigious award honors early-stage investigators with a substantial body of independent research in nutrition and development, with potential relevance to improving child health.

Widen’s research focuses on maternal and child nutrition, examining how early-life dietary patterns influence long-term health outcomes. Her work plays a crucial role in advancing nutritional science and shaping policies that support child well-being.