Angela Zhang

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles

  1. Wasim N, Martinez MF, Heneghan J, Lee B, Zhang AW, Scott J, de la Haye K. Systems thinking tools to shift stakeholder engagement in food and nutrition insecurity (2026). Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. [doi:10.1111/jhn.70270]

  2. Baker K, Ruth A, Corona G, Zhang AW, de la Haye K, Bruine de Bruin W (2026). Perceptions of red and processed meat reduction among a sample of low-income Los Angeles County residents: A qualitative study. Frontiers in Public Health. [doi:10.3389/fpubh.2026.1741901]

  3. Zhang AW*, Marnfeldt K*, Xie L* (2025). Tackling Wicked Problems: The Power of Community Among the Unhoused. American Journal of Public Health. [doi:10.2105/AJPH.2025.308007]

  4. Zhang A, Wharton C, Cloonan S, Boronowsky R, et al (2024). Changing the default meal option at university events to reduce harmful environmental impacts: Six randomized controlled trials. Appetite. [doi:10.1016/j.appet.2024.107572]

  5. Zamborain-Mason J, Viana D, Nicholas K, Jackson E, et al, including Zhang AW (2023). A Decision Framework for Selecting Critically Important Nutrients from Aquatic Foods. Current Environmental Health Reports. [doi:10.1007/s40572-023-00397-5]

  6. Zhang AW*, Boronowsky R*, Stecher C, Presley K, et al (2022). Plant-based default nudges effectively increase the sustainability of catered meals on college campuses: Three randomized controlled trials. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. [doi:10.3389/fsufs.2022.1001157]

In preparation

  1. Zhang AW, Cai Y, Macdonald B, Wilson J. Foodenvr: Quantifying error and bias in food environment measures using an open source workflow.

Reports & Policy Briefs

  1. de la Haye K, Wasim N, Zhang AW, Bruine de Bruin W, Flood M, Fanning J (2025). Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Los Angeles County, October 2025. USC Dornsife Public Exchange. [Link]

  2. de la Haye K, Wasim N, Zhang AW, Bruine de Bruin W, Wilson J, Fanning J (2024). Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Los Angeles County, October 2024. USC Dornsife Public Exchange. Covered by L.A. Times. [Link]

  3. Zhang AW (2023). A Seat at the Table: Engaging Communities in Defining Racially-Equitable Food Access Solutions. Congressional Hunger Center. [Link]

* denotes equal contribution.