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FORMER IUP PROFESSOR ESTABLISHES FOOD AND NUTRITION DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP
An emeritus member of the IUP Food and Nutrition Department has established a scholarship for students studying in the department. Dr. Rita Johnson has donated $75,000 to the university to establish the Rita M. Johnson Legacy Scholarship, which will provide support to students enrolled full-time pursuing a degree in the department. A longtime resident of…
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Christmas Wish: Senior Nutrition Program offers help for woman after stroke
Editor’s note: This Christmas Wish story is the fourth part of a seven-part series that highlights those who are served by United Way of Central Missouri’s 26 partner agencies. Mentha Bakari volunteered to deliver meals with the Cole County Senior Center for almost nine years before taking advantage of the service herself. Bakari had a…
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Retired IUP professor establishes scholarship for food and nutrition students
A retired Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor has established a scholarship for students studying food and nutrition at IUP. Dr. Rita Johnson, a Department of Food and Nutrition faculty emerita who retired from IUP in 2019 after 36 years of teaching, gifted $75,000 to establish the Rita M. Johnson Legacy Scholarship. × This page requires…
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Frontiers | Undernutrition Risk and Obesity Increases the Risk of Osteosarcopenia in Mexican Adults Aged 50 and Over: A Prospective Cohort Study
ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Front. Nutr. Sec. Nutritional Epidemiology Volume 11 – 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1499453 This article is part of the Research Topic The Relationship between Nutrition and Frailty/Multimorbidity: Prevention and Clinical Nutritional Management View all articles Provisionally accepted 1 Pediatric Obesity Clinic and Wellness Unit, Hospital General de México “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, Mexico City,…
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U of I researcher helping develop technology to optimize dairy nutrition
Researchers from University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences are aiding in a multi-institutional project to develop and test a precision feeding system that optimizes rations to meet the nutritional needs of individual dairy cows. The research team’s Self-learning Dairy (SLDairy) technology works with existing equipment used by automatic milking systems, where cows…
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On Nutrition: ‘Tis the season for cranberries
“Can you get these year-round?” my husband asked over breakfast. He was referring to the fresh cranberries I used for my cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving. We have happily discovered the leftovers make a yummy topping to our morning oatmeal. Come to think of it, the only time I find fresh cranberries in our local grocery…
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Beef is healthy if unprocessed, study finds
Eating one to two servings of unprocessed beef each day can be enjoyed as part of a heart-healthy diet, according to a recent analysis of nutrition research. The study was conducted by scientists at the Indiana University School of Public Health and funded by the National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA). It found that eating unprocessed…
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Cornell Coop Extension shares nutrition tips for the holidays
BINGHAMTON, NY — Nutrition Educator Ann Supa from Cornell Cooperative Extension gave a demonstration on how to bake the best cookies for the holidays. To find out more about Ann Supas classes and Cornell Coop Extension visit their website at this link. Copyright 2024 WBNG. All rights reserved.
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Check Your Pantry for These 12 Foods With Surprising Health Benefits
The oceans of information you see online will have you thinking that to be healthy you must eat the latest superfood or only buy organic. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are plenty of staples you probably already have at home that provide you numerous health benefits. Whether it’s your favorite pasta or fruit,…
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The 7 Best Meal Replacement Shakes, According to Nutritionists
When shopping for a meal replacement shake, consider your specific needs—whether it’s higher protein, lower calories, added fiber or specific nutrients. Consulting a dietitian can help you select the best option that aligns with your dietary goals, advises Sarah Koszyk, M.A., R.D.N., NBC-HWC, a sports dietitian and founder of MIJA. Here are considerations to make:…
