Richard Rosenkranz

Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences
Expertise: Kinesiology, Behavioral Nutrition

Biography

Richard Rosenkranz is the chair of UNLV’s Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences. His background is in behavior science, public health, and physical activity, focusing on how our living conditions can influence our health behaviors.

Rosenkranz’s research looks at what leads to healthy eating habits, with an eventual goal to develop health-promoting interventions including policies, systems, or environmental changes. 

He is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, has published over 120 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, and has had research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council.

Education

  • Ph.D., Human Nutrition, Kansas State University
  • M.S., Kinesiology, Kansas State University
  • M.A., Psychology, University of North Dakota
  • B.A., Psychology and Human Development, University of Kansas

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Articles Featuring Richard Rosenkranz

man sits atop bike in park
People | March 4, 2024

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences department chair channels his love for bikes and understanding of childhood poverty into a career promoting health and wellness for all.