Melissa Eaton

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Melissa Eaton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and PhD candidate from the University of Wollongong. She is also a weight-inclusive, mental health dietitian and has completed a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Bachelor of Science (Food and Nutrition) graduating with distinction. She has previously worked as a research officer, which has earned her co-authorship on several high-profile publications, including research articles in World Psychiatry, BMC Medicine, and Frontiers for Young Minds.

Melissa’s PhD research investigates nutrition and mental health, with a focus on eating behaviour, disordered eating, and weight-stigma. She hopes her research will contribute to the adoption of a more ‘health-centric’ healthcare system, to better support all bodies and individuals living with mental health concerns.

Experience

  • –present
    PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong

Education

  • 2020 
    University of Wollongong, Master of Nutrition & Dietetics (Distinction)
  • 2018 
    Western Sydney University, Bachelor of Science (Nutrition & Food science) (Distinction)

Publications

  • 2024
    A systematic review of observational studies exploring the relationship between health and non-weight-centric eating behaviours,

Professional Memberships

  • Dietitians Australia
  • Nutrition Society of Australia
  • Society for Mental Health Research

Contact Melissa for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision