Andrea Garber

RD PhD

Pediatric nutritionist
Eating disorders specialist and aspiring carpenter

About me

Andrea Garber is a dietitian who serves as chief nutritionist for the UCSF Eating Disorders Program, which provides care for individuals and families.

Funded by the National Institutes of Health, Garber's research program also focuses on eating disorders. Her current endeavors include a clinical trial examining nutritional rehabilitation for patients with anorexia nervosa and a study of three-dimensional body composition analysis in youths with malnutrition.

Garber earned her doctorate in clinical nutrition at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She completed her training with a dietetic internship at UCSF as part of becoming a registered dietitian.

Education

University of Wisconsin – Madison, PhD, Clinical Nutrition
Academic Title

Professor

As a parent myself, I love working with adolescents and young adults. My goal is to empower them to achieve their best health.

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Selected research

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Course and outcome in individuals with atypical anorexia nervosa: Findings from the Study of Refeeding to Optimize iNpatient Gains (StRONG).
The International journal of eating disorders
July 2023
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Parental self-efficacy: Longitudinal impact on clinical outcomes across levels of care in adolescent anorexia nervosa.
The International journal of eating disorders
June 2023
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Advancements in Inpatient Medical Management of Malnutrition in Children and Adolescents with Restrictive Eating Disorders.
The Journal of pediatrics
May 2023
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