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Elaine McDonnell
Elaine T. McDonnell
Associate Research Professor
Director, Project PA
Department
  • Nutritional Sciences - NUTR
Education
  • M.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 1991
Phone
Office Address
323 Chandlee Lab
University Park, PA 16802
Affiliations
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • School Nutrition Association
Interests
  • Child Nutrition Programs
  • Childhood Obesity
  • School-based Nutrition
Grants and Research Projects
  • School Breakfast Outreach
  • Training Opportunities for New School Food Service Directors
  • Professional Standards Training