About

Mikaela Young is a PhD Candidate, Dietitian, Nutritionist, and Nutrition and Consumer Research Assistant at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Mikaela is currently working towards understanding the consumer perspective towards, and acceptance of, seaweed amongst consumers of Westernised societies.


Mikaela is passionate not only about nutrition but also environmental sustainability. She strives to understand how to harness her nutrition background to integrate human and environmental health for the greater wellbeing of the planet.

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Organisational Affiliations

admin/projects, School of Science, Technology and Engineering

Casual Academic, School of Health - Nutrition & Dietetics

Past Affiliations

School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics (Class of Hons)
Feb-2017–Dec-2021, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia, Sunshine Coast) - USC

Honours Title: Why do Australians eat seaweed? Factors influencing the consumption amongst young adults.