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Zhiping Yu, PhD, RDN obtained her doctoral degree in Nutritional Science from Pennsylvania State University and her bachelor and master's degrees in Food Science in China. Her research interests are focused on discovering biological mechanisms and developing nutrition and lifestyle interventions for food intake related health problems including eating disorders, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Yu has published in peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as presented at scientific conferences. She is an active member in several scientific societies and serves in a number of committee positions. She is also actively involved in community service projects to promote healthy eating and physical activities in Jacksonville population.
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Education/Academic qualification
Food Science and Engineering, B.S., Hebei University of Science and Technology
Nutritional Sciences, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
Food Science, M.S., Tianjin University of Science and Technology
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Projects
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Development of a NIH R15 Proposal to Examine an Electronic Activity Monitor System (EAMS) in a Behavioral Weight Loss Program
Yu, Z. (PI)
1/1/16 → …
Project: Research project
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The Use of a Web-based Program to Reduce Binge Eating in Overweight and Obese Women with Binge Eating Disorder – Phase II
Yu, Z. (PI)
1/1/16 → …
Project: Research project
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A prospective study of eating disorders and risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Chen, J., Wang, P., Li, H., Yu, Z., Olsen, N. J., Su, J., Zeng, X. & Gao, X., Nov 2025, In: Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. 75, p. 152857 152857.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A vegetarian diet improves hepatic steatosis in MASLD patients through weight loss: a randomized controlled trial in China
Mao, X., Xu, K., Wang, C., Lu, X., Yao, X., Song, F., Yu, Z., Qian, L., Feng, Y. & Shen, X., Sep 29 2025, In: Food and Function. 16, 19, p. 7678-7689 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Weight Teasing and Binge Eating Among Adolescents in Shanghai, China: Role of Anxiety and Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors
Du, L., Tan, Y., Gu, W., Yu, Z., Zhang, Z. & Zhu, J., Apr 26 2025, In: Nutrients. 17, 9, 1453.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between weight, weight perception, weight teasing and mental health among adolescents
Gu, W., Yu, X., Tan, Y., Yu, Z. & Zhu, J., Mar 23 2024, In: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health. 18, 1, p. 39 39.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of dietary inflammatory index and inflammatory biomarkers between vegetarians and omnivores in Chinese population
Wang, C., Wu, R., Yao, D., Yu, Z. & Shen, X., Aug 23 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, p. 19593 19593.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Dietary pattern and precocious puberty risk in Chinese girls: a case-control study
Gu, Q. (Creator), Wu, Y. (Creator), Feng, Z. (Creator), Chai, Y. (Creator), Hou, S. (Creator), Yu, Z. (Creator) & Shen, X. (Creator), figshare, 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7050901, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Dietary_pattern_and_precocious_puberty_risk_in_Chinese_girls_a_case-control_study/7050901
Dataset
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Dietary pattern and precocious puberty risk in Chinese girls: a case-control study
Gu, Q. (Creator), Wu, Y. (Creator), Feng, Z. (Creator), Chai, Y. (Creator), Hou, S. (Creator), Yu, Z. (Creator) & Shen, X. (Creator), figshare, 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.7050901.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Dietary_pattern_and_precocious_puberty_risk_in_Chinese_girls_a_case-control_study/7050901/1
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North American Chinese Society for Nutrition (External organization)
Yu, Z. (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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North Florida (Formerly First Coast) Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (External organization)
Yu, Z. (Member)
Jan 1 2013 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Press/Media
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UNF honors faculty excellence with 2026 Faculty Awards
Hoppey, D., Simsiriwong, J., Fitzsimmons, C., Ross, J. M., Yu, Z., Tanase, M., Balasubramanian, C. L. K., Waddell, D. S., Ciesielski, S., Shamet, R. M., Liu, X., Brown, S., Mancia, A., Pascale, A. & Schaffauser, A.
5/15/26 → 5/16/26
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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New Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and Conditions Research Reported from University of North Florida (Eating Disorders and Metabolic Diseases)
2/15/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research