Building Digital Health Competencies in Developing Countries

Sara D. Garduño-Diaz has a background in nutrition with a PhD in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom; she has further specialized in Sports Nutrition with the International Olympics Committee, Switzerland. Dr Garduño-Diaz has worked as Research Fellow for several EU-funded research projects and was awarded research grants from CONACYT (Mexico) and the BBSRC (UK). She currently consults for various startups in Europe and the US in the areas of Nutrition and Product Development. Dr Garduño-Diaz sits on the editorial board of various international journals, including the Journal of Obesity and Weight Management, E Cronicon Nutrition, Research in Health Science, and Insights in Nutrition and Dietetics. She is the author of over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 10 books. Her research interests include the dietary patterns of migrant populations and their impact on health, as well as investigating the environmental factors that influence food selection. Dr. Garduño-Diaz is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Overseas Dietetics Association, Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise & Sport, and the World Public Health Nutrition Association, for whom she is a member of the executive committee. With over 15 years of experience in the field of nutrition, and having lived and worked in various continents, Dr Garduño-Diaz’s approach to food is one of integrating strategies to design individual programs based on her client’s wellness needs. Dr Garduño-Diaz advocates for real food and the art of eating.