Drexel University · PsychologyButryn Nutrition Lab
Meghan Butryn · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Meghan Butryn's lab at Drexel University focuses on cancer prevention through dietary change. The research aims to develop and evaluate interventions that help adults improve their eating habits by promoting nutritious foods and minimizing unhealthy options in their homes. By leveraging support from household members and innovative strategies for motivation, the lab seeks to increase adherence to established dietary guidelines that can lower cancer risk.
dietary interventioncancer preventionnutritional educationhome food environmenteating behavior
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the efficacy of the Eatwell intervention on dietary adherence.
AIM 02Assess the impact of the home food environment on eating behaviors.
AIM 03Measure biological markers related to inflammation and diet quality.
AIM 04Investigate mediators of intervention effects on dietary change.
AIM 05Explore the relationships between dietary habits and cancer risk.
Skills the Lab Values
nutrition educationbehavioral intervention designrandomized control trialsdata collection and analysisfood recall assessments
Output against the department
Publications277top 18% of dept.54th of 296
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Citations11ktop 26% of dept.76th of 296
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