Forensic Nutrition & Legal →
Expert testimony and claims substantiation analysis for federal, state, and private entities.
Public Outreach & Journalism →
The weekly "On Nutrition" syndicated column, award-winning books, and media commentary.
Research & Academic Faculty →
University roles, fellowship distinctions, and metabolic public health publications.
Forensic Nutrition & Expert Analysis
A primary focus for Dr. Blonz is Forensic Nutrition, where he serves as an analyst and testifying expert in high-stakes claims substantiation issues involving foods, dietary supplements, and health products.
He regularly acts in this capacity for premier regulatory and enforcement bodies across the United States:
Public Outreach & Journalism
His long-standing syndicated column, ”On Nutrition” comes out weekly, responding to consumer questions on foods, food science, nutrition and health. In continuous publication since 1990, it appears widely in print newspapers and online via Facebook, Substack, LinkedIn, and major social networks.
He is the author of eight books focusing on food science, health, and nutrition, and was honored with the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for his writing on diet and health.
"Called a voice of reason in the midst of confusing and often-conflicting claims..."
As Featured On: CBS "48 Hours", NBC "Real Life", & "Day & Date"Academic & Scientific Contributions
Dr. Blonz earned his M.S. (Food Toxicology) and Ph.D. (Nutrition, focusing on insulin's role in obesity) from the University of California, Davis.
Formerly on the faculty at the University of Minnesota, he currently holds an appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he serves as Faculty Coordinator to Project Nutrition in the UCSF School of Pharmacy.
He regularly analyzes complex public health dilemmas and biochemical mysteries, having published targeted scientific articles addressing the metabolic origins of Alzheimer’s Disease, the obesity epidemic, and emerging constraints surrounding global health crises.
Professional Fellowships
- 🎓 Fellow, The Obesity Society
Societies & Boards
- • American Society for Nutrition
- • Institute of Food Technologists
- • National Association of Science Writers
- • Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Society)
- • Editorial Board, UC Berkeley Wellness Letter
The Blonz Guide
Explore articles, nutritional resources, and archives on his long-running, award-winning platform.
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