Dr Carrie Ruxton
Monday 20 April 2009
SFAC committee member
Carrie Ruxton completed her degree in Dietetics & Nutrition at Queen Margaret University College in 1990. Interest in how social class impacts on food choice and nutritional status, Dr Ruxton completed a PhD on children’s eating habits. Over the years, she has published a number of articles, papers and scientific reviews on nutrition-related topics.
Dr Ruxton’s career began at the Sugar Bureau where she managed research for 5 years. Following a time as Chief Executive of The Nutrition Society, she then lectured at the University of Westminster and Queen Margaret University. In 2003, she set up a freelance nutrition consultancy serving both the public and commercial sectors, enabling Dr Ruxton to work with a wide range of food and beverage companies and trade bodies.
Dr Ruxton’s public sector work has included writing two regional obesity strategies for the NHS and carrying out large-scale audits and initiatives to tackle obesity across Scotland for the Scottish Public Health Network. Dr Ruxton is Reviews Editor for the Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics and a regular peer reviewer for other nutrition journals.
Register of interests
Personal interests
Horticultural Development Council (20 days contracted 08-09)
Youngs Seafood Ltd
Fee paid work
The Tea Council
Marlow Foods
Health Supplements Information Service
Roquette
Fife NHS
Shareholdings
None
Clubs and other organisations
Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics – Reviews Editor
British Dietetic Association – Member
Nutrition Society - Member
Other personal interests
None
Non-personal interests
Fellowships
None
Indirect support
None
Trusteeships
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Land and property
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Other public appointments
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Other non-personal interests
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