Lora Beth Brown is a Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science.She serves as the Program Director for the Nutritional Science Program and as the Coordinator for all sections of NDFS 100 Essentials of Human Nutrition. Her specialty is nutrition education, and her career focus has been to simplify complex nutrition information into practical and feasible recommendations for consumers, including college students and various ethnic and international populations. Outside of Academia, she enjoys activities with her family and participating in community theater productions.