Brenda Davy, PhD, RDN
- Graduate Program Faculty

Blacksburg, VA 24061
Obesity and body weight regulation: behavioral and metabolic aspects; diet and cardiovascular diseases; dietary intake assessment; water and beverage intake and health
Program Faculty:
Translational Obesity Research IGEP
Water INTERface IGEP
HNFE 3034 Methods of Human Health Assessment
HNFE 5154 Research Methods in Nutrition and Physical Activity
2020: Outstanding Faculty Graduate Student Mentor Award, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
2019: Excellence in Outcomes Research Award, Weight Management Practice Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2019: Outstanding Reviewer Recognition Award, Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
2017: SCAN’s Achievement Award
2013: Fellow, The Obesity Society (FTOS)
2008: International Life Sciences Institute, 2008 Future Nutrition Leader Award
2007: Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM)
2004: Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN; American Dietetic Association Practice Group): “Excellence in Practice” Award
2001, Ph.D., Human Nutrition, Colorado State University
1992, M.S., Exercise Physiology, Virginia Tech
1989, B.S., Human Nutrition, Virginia Tech
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Graduate Program Tracks:
- Behavioral and Community Science
- Clinical Physiology and Metabolism