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Guilford County Schools offer salary increase for nutrition workers after walkout
District leaders met with nutrition staff Monday morning to discuss pay concerns. They responded Monday afternoon with a compensation plan. GREENSBORO, N.C. — A compensation plan was presented to nutrition workers in Guilford County Schools following a walkout Monday in regard to their salaries. After reviewing the compensation plan, demonstration leaders argue not much is different…
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Manchester selects nutrition, nutrigenomics director
Manchester University on Monday announced Dr. Kimberli Pike as the new director of of the university’s nutrition and nutrigenomics program. Pike is a registered dietitian and board-certified specialist in sports dietetics with 20 years of experience in higher education. She also spent time as an NHL consulting sports dietitian. Nutrigenomics studies the relationship between an individual’s genes and…
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UW’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program Earns National Recognition –
Laramie, WY (RELEASE) November 27th, 2023 — As part of a multi-state team, the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) recently earned national recognition for its efforts to connect people facing food insecurity with local produce. In collaboration with USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) programs in eight other states, CNP has…
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Led by Inspiration: 2023 GE Professorship Recipient Rickelle Richards
Rickelle Richards, Ph.D., MPH, RDN knows the places the Lord guides us aren’t always the places we expect. Each day at Brigham Young University, Richards teaches large and small groups of students about the principles of nutrition. From general education classes to complex high-level courses, Richards embraces the challenge of teaching students with a wide…
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Guilford County Schools nutrition staff take stance, demand better pay and conditions
REST OF THIS IMPACT HERE COMING UP. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, JACQUELINE. NEW HERE AT NOON, DOZENS OF GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOL NUTRITION WORKERS WALKED OFF THE JOB THIS MORNING. DOZENS OF PEOPLE GATHERED OUTSIDE ONE SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT AND THEY HELD SIGNS RAISING ATTENTION TO ISSUES WITH PAY AND WORKING CONDITIONS. THE DISTRICT ISSUED…
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Guilford Co. nutrition workers ‘call out’ over pay concerns
More Videos Across Guilford County School district, some nutrition workers will be calling out of work because they say they are not getting paid enough. Author: wfmynews2.com Published: 12:09 PM EST November 27, 2023 Updated: 12:09 PM EST November 27, 2023
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Study Shows Alcohol Intake May Have Positive and Negative Effects on
A new study identified 60 alcohol-associated circulating metabolites, which appear to produce counteractive effects on the risk of heart disease. While past research has indicated that moderate alcohol consumption can lower one’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), more recent studies suggest that moderate levels of drinking may be hazardous to heart health. A new analysis led by…
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Gaffield joins K-State Swine Nutrition Team
Katelyn Gaffield has been hired as assistant research professor for the Swine Nutrition Team in the Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Department. As a swine nutritionist, her appointment will be 100% research. Originally from Sheldon, Illinois, Gaffield will begin March 1. Gaffield’s primary role will be conducting applied swine nutrition research focused on improving…
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Should You Eat Prunes or Drink Prune Juice?
Prunes are made from specific varieties of plums. Naturally sweet and highly nutritious, prunes and prune juice are traditionally known as a remedy for constipation. Rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin K, and phenolic compounds, prunes offer many potential health benefits, including improved bone mineral density, heart health, and more. Read on to learn the nutritional…