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John de Castro

John M. de Castro is an American psychologist who served as founding Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University from 2006 to 2013. Previously, he had served as professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he had begun teaching in August 2003. Prior to that, from 1974 to August 2003, he taught at Georgia State University. Much of his research is focused on eating behavior in humans. He received the 11th John M. Kinney Award for Nutrition and Metabolism in recognition of his research.

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John de Castro
Born
John Manuel de Castro
EducationNortheastern University
University of Massachusetts
Known forResearch on human eating behavior
Awards11th John M. Kinney Award for Nutrition and Metabolism (2007)
Scientific career
FieldsPsychology
InstitutionsGeorgia State University
University of Texas at El Paso
Sam Houston State University
ThesisMeal patterns: some ontogenetic, endocrinological, and neurological considerations (1974)
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John M. de Castro is an American psychologist who served as founding Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University from 2006 to 2013. Previously, he had served as professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at El Paso, where he had begun teaching in August 2003. Prior to that, from 1974 to August 2003, he taught at Georgia State University.12 Much of his research is focused on eating behavior in humans. He received the 11th John M. Kinney Award for Nutrition and Metabolism in recognition of his research.134

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  2. "(Archived) Eating Expert is New Humanities and Social Sciences Dean". Sam Houston State University. 2006-04-20. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
  3. Magee, Elaine; MPH; RD (2005-12-13). "Put the Brakes on Nighttime Overeating". WebMD. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
  4. Platkin, Charles Stuart (2005-09-21). "It's dark, it's autumn — let's eat!". Retrieved 2019-10-01.