About the Author

Maya Adam, M.D., is a former professional ballet dancer who now lectures at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the Program in Human Biology. She has been teaching courses on child health and nutrition since 2009. In addition to her work in the classroom, Dr. Adam produces on-line health education content for medical students, undergraduates, and the general public. Dr. Adam is the founder of Just Cook for Kids, a non-profit organization that creates and shares educational videos on healthy eating and cooking for families.