Astrid Poelman

Dr Astrid Poelman is Principal Researcher Behavioural Nutrition and Team Leader of the Applied Public Health Team at CSIRO Health & Biosecurity, based in Westmead, Sydney. She holds an MSc in Human Nutrition and a PhD in Human Nutrition (Sensory Science) from Wageningen University, The Netherlands. Her research focuses on understanding how knowledge on sensory perception and eating behaviour can be used to enhance human health and wellbeing. She develops behavioural interventions and resources for community settings to support adoption of healthy eating behaviours. A specific research focus is increasing children’s enjoyment of vegetables as a sustainable way to positively influence lifelong vegetable consumption.