Professor Richmond Aryeetey, a renowned public health nutritionist at the University of Ghana, has been inducted into the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) as part of the inaugural class of 2025 Excellence in Nutrition Fellows. He's the only African honoree among the 55 fellows and academicians recognized globally. Here are some of his notable achievements ¹:
*Key Achievements:*
- *Leadership in Nutrition Research*: Led the development and implementation of Ghana's first-ever National Food-Based Dietary Guidelines
- *Mentorship*: Mentored over 100 students and early-career scientists in nutrition, dietetics, and public health
- *NKABOM Collaborative*: Leads the NKABOM project, focusing on improving maternal, youth, and child health in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa
- *Food Systems Challenges*: Addresses food systems challenges in Ghana, influencing national policies on food security, maternal and child nutrition, and sustainable agriculture
*Professional Background:*
- *Education*: Holds degrees from the University of Ghana and Iowa State University
- *Fellowships*: Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, African Nutrition Leadership Programme, Yale University Global Health Leadership Institute, and Brown University International Advanced Research Institute
- *Research Interests*: Focuses on infant and young child feeding policies, community-based interventions, and ecological determinants of nutrition-related non-communicable diseases ²
*Key Achievements:*
- *Leadership in Nutrition Research*: Led the development and implementation of Ghana's first-ever National Food-Based Dietary Guidelines
- *Mentorship*: Mentored over 100 students and early-career scientists in nutrition, dietetics, and public health
- *NKABOM Collaborative*: Leads the NKABOM project, focusing on improving maternal, youth, and child health in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa
- *Food Systems Challenges*: Addresses food systems challenges in Ghana, influencing national policies on food security, maternal and child nutrition, and sustainable agriculture
*Professional Background:*
- *Education*: Holds degrees from the University of Ghana and Iowa State University
- *Fellowships*: Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, African Nutrition Leadership Programme, Yale University Global Health Leadership Institute, and Brown University International Advanced Research Institute
- *Research Interests*: Focuses on infant and young child feeding policies, community-based interventions, and ecological determinants of nutrition-related non-communicable diseases ²