Karen Chapman-Novakofski, PhD, RD, LDN, is Professor of Nutrition at the Division of Nutritional Sciences, ACES, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her extensive research and publication efforts have focused on identifying and changing food habits, developing specialty evaluation instruments, and applying impact models in nutrition education interventions. Using behavioral theories, Dr. Chapman-Novakofski has implemented interventions reducing risk and improving care of chronic diseases through a statewide nutrition program.