Ingrid-Ute Leonhauser, born 1948, has studied home economics and nutritional sciences at Justus-Liebig-University Gießen. From 1974-1979 scientific assistant in home economics and consumer research. Head of branch for consumer education and rural extension service, Hessisches Landesamt fur Ernahrung, Landwirtschaft und Landentwicklung (1981-1990). PhD 1986. Since September 1990 professor for nutrition education and consumer behaviour at the university of Gießen. Since 1999 member of the university - center for international development and environmental research - section 2: food security. Res