Lalitha Samuel

Profile

Professor and Program Director for MS (Nutrition)

Courses taught:
Lifecycle Nutrition (DFN 341, 620), Food Science (DFN 120, 321, 520, 521), Biochemistry (DFN 244, 245, 445, 644)

Research Interests:
Optimization of food formulation; Nutrition communication

Representative Publications

• Samuel L, Basch SI. The landscape of online news regarding genetically modified foods: a cross-sectional study. Nutrition and Health. 2023;29(2): 199-203. DOI: 10.1177/02601060221136917; PMID: 36330678.
  
  
• Samuel L, Goodstein L. Basch CH. Coverage of the 2022 infant formula shortage on YouTube: a conversation driven by news media.  J Public Health (Berl.) 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-023-01821-8
  
  
• Samuel L, Wimmer I, Glassberg G, Boyar AP. Familiarization with white whole wheat improves acceptability of whole grain-based baked products made from white whole wheat among college students. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2022; 0 (0). DOI: 10.1177/15598276221131763
  
  
• Samuel L, Ethan D, Basch C, Dunne S, Quinn C. An analysis of nutrient facts labels of pediatric multi-vitamin and mineral supplements: Is there a risk of overexposure?   Nutrition and Health.  2022; 0(0) DOI: 10.1177/02601060221100926. PMID: 35538899
  
  
• Samuel L, Fera J, Basch CH. Lost in print: difficulty in reading online information pertaining to phenylketonuria. Journal of Community Genetics 2022; 10.1007/s12687-022-00626-8. DOI: 10.1007/s12687-022-00626-8; PMID:36502490.
  
  
• Burt KG, Katao T, Lopez I, Koeppel J, Goldstein A, Samuel L, Stopler M. Acceptance of Using Cricket Flour as a Low Carbohydrate, High Protein, Sustainable Substitute for All-Purpose Flour in Muffins, Journal of Culinary Science & Technology. 2020; 218 (3): 201-213. DOI: 10.1080/15428052.2018.1563934
  
  
• Samuel L, Borrell LN. Effect of body mass index on the adequacy of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in US adults: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2006. Annals of Epidemiology. 2014; 24(10): 781-784. PMID: 25172233
  
  
• Samuel L, Basch CH, Ethan D, Hammond R, Chiazzese K. An analysis of sodium, total fat and saturated fat contents of packaged food products advertised in Bronx-based supermarket circulars. Journal of Community Health. 2014; 39(4): 775-782. PMID: 24488648