Chloe (Panizza) Lozano, PhD, MHlthProm, GradDip Dietetics
Associate Member, Population Sciences in the Pacific Program (Cancer Prevention in the Pacific), University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center
Academic Appointment(s):
Assistant Professor (Assistant Researcher), University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Degree(s):
PhD (Nutrition), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Grad Cert (Dietetics), Curtin University, Western Australia
MS (Health Promotion), Curtin University, Western Australia
Award(s)
2022 - Early Career Award, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Nutrition Education and Behavioral Science Research Interest Section
2022 - Finalist, ASN Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Abstract Recognition Award
Research Focus
I specialize in community-based research to address health disparities in the Pacific. My expertise includes mobile health (mHealth) interventions, dietary assessment, and obesity and cancer prevention. As the Principal Investigator for the USDA/NIFA-funded project “mHealth to Improve Diet Quality Among Adolescents in SNAP-Ed in Hawaiʻi,” I co-developed and tested the PortionSize Ed app, which uses real-time feedback to improve dietary behaviors. This pilot study demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy, providing a foundation for scaling the intervention to larger populations.
My research aligns with my long-term goal to implement culturally tailored, technology-based dietary interventions that promote health and reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic conditions. I have extensive experience in community engagement, randomized controlled trials, and statistical analysis of diet and health outcomes. My collaborative projects have involved culturally diverse populations, including Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, and I am committed to advancing nutrition science through innovative research and mentorship.
Selected Publications
Lozano CP, Neubig KE, Saha S, Broyles ST, Apolzan JW, Martin CK. (2024). Validity of the PortionSize application compared with that of MyFitnessPal for accurately estimating intake: a randomized crossover laboratory-based evaluation. Am J Clin Nutr. 2024 Aug;120(2):419-430. doi: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.05.023. Epub 2024 May 31. PMID: 38825184; PMCID: PMC11347805
Lozano CP, Canty EN, Saha S, Broyles ST, Beyl RA, Apolzan JW, Martin CK. (2023). Validity of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Application to Identify Foods and Estimate Energy Intake Among Adults: A Pilot Study. Curr Dev Nutr. 2023 Sep 29;7(11):102009. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.102009. PMID: 38026571; PMCID: PMC10656219.
Lozano CP, Wilkens LR, Shvetsov YB, Maskarinec G, Park SY, Shepherd JA, Boushey CJ, Hebert JR, Wirth MD, Ernst T, Randolph T, Lim U, Lampe JW, Le Marchand L, Hullar MAJ. (2022). Associations of the Dietary Inflammatory Index with total adiposity and ectopic fat through the gut microbiota, LPS, and C-reactive protein in the Multiethnic Cohort-Adiposity Phenotype Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2022 May 1;115(5):1344-1356. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/nqab398. PMID: 34871345; PMCID: PMC9071464.
Panizza CE, Lim U, Yonemori KM, Cassel KD, Wilkens LR, Harvie MN, Maskarinec G, Delp EJ, Lampe JW, Shepherd JA, Le Marchand L, Boushey CJ. (2019). Effects of Intermittent Energy Restriction Combined with a Mediterranean Diet on Reducing Visceral Adiposity: A Randomized Active Comparator Pilot Study. Nutrients. 2019 Jun 20;11(6):1386. doi: 10.3390/nu11061386. PMID: 31226790; PMCID: PMC6627434.
Panizza CE, Shvetsov YB, Harmon BE, Wilkens LR, Le Marchand L, Haiman C, Reedy J, Boushey CJ. (2018). Testing the Predictive Validity of the Healthy Eating Index-2015 in the Multiethnic Cohort: Is the Score Associated with a Reduced Risk of All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality? Nutrients. 2018 Apr 5;10(4):452. doi: 10.3390/nu10040452. PMID: 29621192; PMCID: PMC5946237.
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Active Grants
Chloe Lozano, PI
USDA NIFA
2023-67012-39409
“mHealth to Improve Diet Quality Among Adolescents in EFNEP in Hawaiʻi”
2023 – 3/31/2025
