Javier A Tamargo,
Postdoctoral Fellow
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About Javier A Tamargo
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a PhD in Dietetics & Nutrition. I am a first generation Cuban American, born and raised in Puerto Rico.
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Board Certifications
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Registered Dietitian NutritionistCommission on Dietetic Registration
Research Profile
I am interested in the role of nutrition and nutrition-based interventions on pain management and the maintenance of physical function in older adults to promote health, longevity, and independence. Additionally, I am interested in the intersection of nutrition and socioeconomic factors, especially food insecurity, and how these influence health and functional status among older adults, particularly those of vulnerable and minority groups.
Areas of Interest
- Aging
- Biopsychosocial Risk Factors to Cognitive Decline
- Cardiometabolic Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Clinical Nutrition
- Cognitive Aging
- Epigenetics
- Food security
- Memory and cognitive disorders
- Metabolic syndrome
- Multimorbidity and functional decline
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Social Determinants of Health
Publications
Academic Articles
Education
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PhD in Dietetics & Nutrition
Florida International University
Contact Details
Phones:
- Business:
- (352) 273-5795
Emails:
- Business:
- j.tamargo@ufl.edu
Addresses:
- Business Mailing:
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University of Florida
PO Box 100242
Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Gainesville FL 32610 - Business Street:
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2004 Mowry Road
Clinical and Translational Research Institute
GAINESVILLE FL 32610