Specialist focuses on food, nutrition security
As state residents continue to contend with rising food insecurity and nutrition concerns, Oklahoma State University Extension will tap into the expertise of Nila Pradhananga in her new role as the OSU Extension state specialist for food and nutrition security.
She also serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. She said food security is about having enough food or access to sufficient food, while nutrition security is about obtaining food that is nutritionally balanced.
Pradhananga also wants to focus on helping Oklahomans choose the best foods for good health. With chronic diseases on the rise in Oklahoma and across the nation, she believes nutritious food can play a vital role in prevention and healthier living.
PHOTO: Nila Pradhananga is ready to share her nutrition expertise in her new role as a state specialist for food and nutrition security for Oklahoma State University Extension. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)
