Julie Plasencia, PhD, RDN
209-B2 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
Last Revised: Feb 6th, 2025
Professional Biography
Dr. Julie Plasencia is a registered dietitian and Associate Professor in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition. She is the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics and holds a joint appointment at the College of Dentistry. She conducts mixed methods research on nutrition-related health disparities, with a focus on the cultural food practices of Hispanics/Latinos and youth health. Dr. Plasencia is also a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Clinical Scholar Alumni, and Director of the Bridge Scholars Program.
Course Instruction
DHN 301:
Dietetics Practice
DHN 374:
Research and Writing in Dietetics
DHN 598:
Global Foods, Diet and Culture
