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University of Otago

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5.04/23/2026

Always approachable and easy to talk to.

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About Tessa

Tessa Scott serves as a Senior Professional Practice Fellow in the Department of Human Nutrition at the University of Otago, where she contributes to both teaching and research activities. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Otago. Previously recognized as an Assistant Research Fellow in the same department, Scott is actively involved in the university's Nutrition Clinic, supporting practical nutrition consultancy. Her academic work centers on human nutrition, with a particular emphasis on adolescent populations in New Zealand. Her research explores dietary intakes, nutrient status, and lifestyle factors influencing health outcomes in youth, including comparisons between vegetarian and omnivorous diets, micronutrient adequacy, physical activity patterns, sedentary behaviors, sleep, and their associations with body mass index.