Biography:
Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier-Nöth holds a professorship at the University of Applied Sciences in Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Germany, is a scientific consultant in the field of health psychology and nutrition for children and the author of many scientific publications, specialist journals and books. The focus of her expertise is the topic of “Shaping a healthy and sustainable eating culture”. The scientist has spent many years working intensively in the field of development of early healthy food preferences in children - in particular its influence on long-term healthy eating behavior. As Managing Director of Eat-Health-Pleasure GmbH and croomel GbR, Prof. Dr. Maier-Nöth develops preventive nutrition concepts to promote the health of pregnant women and young children into adulthood.
Ms. Maier-Nöth holds a doctorate in health psychology and nutritional sciences and a bachelor's and master's degree in food technology and nutritional sciences. She is an internationally active expert in the field of child nutrition with a special focus on a holistic approach - i.e. physiological, psychological and socio-cultural aspects. She advises universities, public institutions and food manufacturers and is involved as a speaker and lecturer at congresses and training events on the subject of health, prevention and nutrition. She also lectures as a visiting professor at universities in Switzerland and Germany. In her professional career, she has worked for universities and companies in various countries (Germany, Switzerland, France, USA, New Zealand, Ireland) in the field of research and development.
Title : The development of healthy eating habits from infancy into adulthood