- Research Professor Emerita, Department of Nutrition
- USDA ARS Western Human Nutrition Research Center Scientist
Bio
Education
- Intern, Dietetics, Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, D.C.
- B.S., Dietetics, Iowa State University, Ames
- Ph.D., Nutrition, University of California, Berkeley
Research Interests
Using stable isotopes and kinetic modeling techniques, Dr. King´s research group studies how calcium and zinc utilization is affected by different physiological states, such as pregnancy, lactation, aging, or insufficient or excessive intakes.