Dr. Kristen Hamm, DHSc., R.D.N., L.D.N.

Dr. Kristen Hamm, DHSc., R.D.N., L.D.N., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Public Health and Nutrition.   

Dr. Hamm received both her Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree from West Chester University. She also holds a Doctorate degree in Health Science and Exercise Leadership from Pennsylvania Western University. Dr. Hamm has experience in Long-term care dietetics and private practice nutrition counseling. Her research interests include obesity, health promotion, food additives and cancer.   

Areas of Expertise

Childhood Obesity   

Nutrition Counseling   

Long-term Care Nutrition/ Geriatric Nutrition   

Food Science   

Education

DHSc, 2023, Pennsylvania Western University, California PA, Health Science and Exercise Leadership

MS, 2020, West Chester University, West Chester PA, Community Nutrition

BS, 2018, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Science Minor

Professional Credentials

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist  

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania  

Youth Exercise Specialization (YES)   

Teaching

NUTR 165 Principles of Nutrition   

NUTR 230 Food Science/ Food Science Lab   

NUTR 340 Professional Practice in Nutrition   

Select Scholarship

Hamm, KH (2022) The Causes & Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity. Scholarship Article, Pennsylvania Western University.   

Hamm, KH (2023) Effective Interventions in Decreasing the Risks of Childhood Obesity in School and Home Environmental Settings. Literature Review Paper, Pennsylvania Western University.   

Hamm, KH (2023) Low Socioeconomic Status Children Face Many Barriers Putting Them at a Higher Risk of Childhood Obesity. Literature Review Paper, Pennsylvania Western University.   

Professional Affiliations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics   

Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)