Faculty

Beth Olson, Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of California at Davis
M.S., University of California at Davis

2112 S. Anthony Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-
Phone: (517) 355-7713, Ext. 113
Lab: (517) 355-7713, Ext. 154
Fax: (517) 353-6343
E-mail: olsonbe@msu.edu

Research Interests: 

Breastfeeding support, breastfeeding and employment, the role of parental influences in infants and children’s dietary behaviors.

Outreach Focus:

Breastfeeding support programs, infant feeding curricula.

Recent Publications:

Meier ER, Olson BH, Benton P, Eghtedary K, Song W.O.  2007. "A Qualitative Evaluation of a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program."  J Hum Lact.

Horodynski M, Olson BH, Arndt MJ, Brophy-Herb H, Shirer K, Runoavaara D, Benton P, Padonu G, Weir G, Shemanski R.  2007. "Mother’s Decisions Regarding When and Why to Introduce Solid Foods to Their Infants: Influencing Factors."  J Comm Health Nurs 24(2).

Olson BH, Keast DR, Morris DH and Song WO. "Effectiveness and Safety of Folic Acid Fortification." Nutr. Today. 39(4):169-175, 2004.

Tucker KL, Olson B, Bakun P, Dallal GE, Selhub J and Rosenberg IH. "Breakfast cereal fortified with folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 increases vitamin concentrations and reduces homocysteine concentration: a randomized trial." Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 79(5):805-811, 2004.

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