She is currently researching factors influencing energy regulation and is conducting interventions for sustainable weight loss in worksites and military families. The American Society for Nutrition awarded Dr. Roberts the E.V. McCollum Award for being a creative force in nutrition research, and in 2016 she received the W.O. Atwater Lecturer award for major contributions to nutrition research. She was a member of the 2016-2017 National Academies of Science committee that reviewed updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Dr. Roberts is regularly invited to both domestic and international speaking engagements, including the 2017 U.S. House Hunger Caucus. Research/Areas of Interest: Dietary, behavioral and cultural determinants of body fatness, and development of behavioral programs for weight loss and prevention of weight regain. In addition, new formulations of foods for prevention and treatment of malnutrition across the lifecycle, in particular to reduce susceptibility to obesity and improve cognition.