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Ms Danielle Shine
Contact details are only visible to registered journalists. To register click herePhD candidate (researching nutrition misinformation on social media), Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist (Health Faculty)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT, Australia
Expertise
Nutrition, healthy eating, diet trends, food science, nutrition misinformation, wellness misinformation, health misinformation, misinformation on social media, psychology of misinformation, nutrition myths, evidence-based nutrition, social media nutrition trendsMedia
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Previous media experience
I am a frequent media contributor, regularly speaking on topics such as food, diets, nutrition, and misinformation in the health and wellness space. With a professional background in media and communications, I understand how to communicate information clearly, succinctly, and with confidence. I’m comfortable on camera and experienced in providing jargon-free explanations of complex topics, helping audiences of all literacy levels understand food, nutrition, and health science information.
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Biography
Danielle Shine is a degree-qualified nutrition and communication expert researching nutrition misinformation on social media. Prior to her nutrition career, she worked in media and communications, representing organisations including The Walt Disney Company and the Department of Human Services (now Services Australia).Danielle’s PhD investigates the prevalence, characteristics, and impacts of nutrition misinformation online, and aims to address this growing threat to personal and public health. She is a regular media contributor, providing evidence-based commentary on nutrition, diet trends, food science, and health misinformation for international outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Cut, as well as national media including The Sydney Morning Herald and The Today Show.
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6034-3898
Last updated: 21 Oct 2025