
Melisa Danho
Dietetic Specialist and Internship Director
Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences
713/500-9383
Reuel Stallones Building
1200 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030
About
Melisa P. Danho is an instructor and Registered Dietitian with experience in individual and group nutrition counseling and education, program and curriculum development, and program implementation. Her professional interests include nutrition security, community health practice, maternal and child health, physical activity and health equity. She also works to raise awareness among medical professionals, lawmakers and the general public about the role dietitians play in helping promote wellness and prevent and manage illness. She advocates for building an understanding surrounding policies that impact the nutritional status and quality of life of the public, especially those in under-resourced communities.
Center Affiliation
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
Research Interests
- Community Health Practice
- Health Education/Behavioral Sciences
- Health Equity
- Maternal and Child Health
- Physical Activity and Nutrition
- Social Determinants of Health