Kelly D. Brownell, PhD
Invited Address: Do We Have the Courage to Change the Nation’s Diet? (2198)
Friday, August 15
1:00–1:50 p.m., Room 210A

Changing the national diet is not an easy task, but recent events show that America may be getting more serious—some schools have banned soft drinks, for example. Listen in for a preview of Dr. Kelly Brownell’s talk at APA’s Annual Convention in Boston. In this audio clip, he discusses some of the factors that are leading to unhealthy eating, whether economic woes could exacerbate the situation, and how psychologists can help.

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Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, is a professor of psychology and of epidemiology and public health at Yale University, where he is also director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.

In 2006, Time listed Dr. Brownell among the “World’s 100 Most Influential People” and cited him as a leading “warrior” in the area of nutrition and public policy.

He was elected to membership in the Institute of Medicine in 2006 and has served as the president of several national organizations, including the Society of Behavioral Medicine, the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy and the APA Division of Health Psychology.

Dr. Brownell has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the James McKeen Cattell Award from the New York Academy of Sciences, APA Award for Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology, Distinguished Alumni Award from Purdue University and Lifetime Achievement Award from Rutgers University.

He has published 14 books, one of which received the Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Book from the American Library Association, and more than 300 scientific articles and chapters.

Dr. Brownell has advised members of Congress, governors, world health and nutrition organizations and media leaders on issues of nutrition, obesity and public policy.

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