Dr. Nelson's international best-selling books Strong Women Stay
Young; Strong Women Stay Slim; Strong Women, Strong Bones; Strong Women
Eat Well; and Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis have helped people
learn how to stay younger, healthier, and stronger. Her research has
revolutionized how people understand nutrition, strength training, aging,
and health. A fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr.
Nelson, demonstrates superior leadership and research in the field of
exercise. She lectures about women's health around the world.
Degrees:
Ph. D., Tufts University
Associations:
Director, John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Associate Professor of Nutrition, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
Associate Professor, Nutrition and Director Exercise
Physiology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA
Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University
Founder, StrongWomen.com
Principal Investigator, numerous research studies on nutrition, exercise, and women's health
Awards:
Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine
Bunting Fellowship, Radcliffe College
Lifetime Achievement, Massachusettes Govenor Committee on Physical Fitness
Appearances:
The Oprah Winfrey Show
PBS Special: Strong Women Live Well
The Today Show
Good Morning America
CNN
The Discovery Channel
Appears on numerous other broadcasts
Publications:
Author, The Strong Women's Journal
Author, Strong Women Stay Young, Strong Women Stay Slim
