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Sheau Ching Chai
Assistant Professor
Behavioral Health and Nutrition
Areas of Expertise
- Research focuses on investigating the role of functional foods (foods and food components that provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition) and dietary antioxidants in prevention and reduction of age- and nutrition-related chronic diseases.
- Her research findings have shown that several plant-derived foods are able to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease, bone loss and cognitive decline.
- Has conducted several dietary studies involving older adults and postmenopausal women.
- Other areas of research include investigation of the link between inflammation, oxidative stress and chronic conditions in humans.
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