About the Author:
Lead author Susan Nitzke, PhD, RD, is a professor, extension specialist, and chair of the Nutritional Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. All four principal authors-Dave Riley, PhD, Ann Ramminger, MS, Georgine Jacobs, MS, along with Nitzke-and contributing author Ellen Sullivan, MS, RD, are professors or nutrition professionals who have extensive academic and practical experience in early childhood education.