Gayathri Pundi

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Undergraduate Student

 

Gayathri’s research interests focus on child nutrition, infant breastfeeding practices, and access to high-quality nutrition for low-income families.



 

Education and Degree(s)
  • 2025, B.S Biotechnology; University of California, Davis CA
Publications
  • Perez C, Stewart C, Pundi G, Au L. Baby-Led Weaning: A Scoping Review Exploring Benefits and Risks in Comparison With Traditional Approaches to Complementary Feeding. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2026 Apr;126(4):156272. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2025.156272. Epub 2025 Dec 16. PMID: 41412225.
  • Chaney AM, Anderson CE, Arnold CD, Whaley SE, Ritchie LD, Pundi GR, Nguyen CJ, Au LE. Evaluating the Association of the Increase in the WIC Cash Value Benefit on the Diversity of MyPlate Fruits and Vegetables Redeemed and Consumed By Children in Low-Income Households. Curr Dev Nutr. 2024 May 16;8(6):103778. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.103778. PMID: 38952351; PMCID: PMC11215201.