Thanit (Pao) Vinitchagoon

• Lecturer/Dietitian, Nutrition Interventions, Communication, and Behavior Change Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand

My academic and professional work examines nutrition and health disparities, with particular emphasis on the use of health behavior theories to design nutrition communication strategies that support behavior change across diverse populations. Primarily using mixed-methods research, my studies explore dietary patterns, eating behaviors, food insecurity, and health-related experiences among diverse 
populations. Across my roles as an educator, researcher, and dietitian, I seek to bridge evidence, practice, and policy through practical nutrition counseling and education strategies, communication programs, professional capacity-building initiatives, and policy-relevant recommendations. Through this work, I aim to contribute to a more equitable society by advancing culturally responsive and accessible nutrition care in Thailand and Southeast Asia.