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UTSA Athletics Names Paul Eom, RD, Director of Sports Nutrition
UTSA Athletics has appointed Paul Eom as the new Director of Sports Nutrition, a critical role overseeing nutritional services for nearly 400 student-athletes. Eom, a Registered Dietitian, replaces IMG Academy’s performance nutrition position, where he tailored nutrition strategies for various sports teams. Lisa Campos, UTSA’s Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, emphasizes the importance of top-notch…
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On Nutrition: A little something sweet
We’ve just arrived for our yearly visit to the great state of Texas. After three days of travel, our horses and dogs are happy to be here too. Before we left home, I packed our live-in trailer with as many groceries as would fit into our small refrigerator and limited cabinet space. No need for…
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Actor, Animal Lover Rob Lowe Joins Ultimate Pet Nutrition as Chief Pet Advocate
Ultimate Pet Nutrition has announced that renowned actor and lifelong animal lover Rob Lowe has joined the brand as its chief pet advocate. Known for his roles in iconic films such as St. Elmo’s Fire, Wayne’s World, and Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders and television shows like The West Wing, Parks and Recreation and 9-1-1: Lone Star, Lowe is also a loving…
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Nutrition Label Policies May Have Negative Impact on People With Eating Disorders
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Out-of-home nutrition label policies have a potential negative impact on individuals with eating disorders, according to a review published online Jan. 29 in BMJ Public Health. Nora Trompeter, Ph.D., from University College London, and colleagues conducted a systematic review of the literature to examine the impact of out-of-home…
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Pet Food Experts Adds Three Pet Nutrition Brands to Distribution Portfolio
Pet Food Experts, a leading distributor of high-quality pet food and supplies, recently announced partnerships with three pet nutrition brands. Dr. Marty Pets, a trailblazer in pet health and nutrition, is now available to independent pet retailers in the Northeast — including New York City — and the Mountain, Pacific Northwest and West regions. Known…
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Health system heavy hitters team on new network for nutrition-based
The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University is collaborating with Kaiser Permanente to create the new Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. Joining the effort are several other major healthcare organizations including Geisinger, Highmark Health, CVS Health, Elevance Health, Devoted Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. WHY IT MATTERS By offering…
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Uncrustables Fuel the NFL. Are They Actually a Hidden Peformance Fuel?
On Sunday February 9, 2025 the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Travis Kelce will be there. Taylor Swift will no doubt be cheering him on. Kendrick Lamar is slated to perform the halftime show. There’s a lot to look forward to. Here at Outside, we are still…
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Nutrition’s Hope Barkoukis advises on eating habits for healthy aging
How to increase appetite in seniors: Expert tips that work Care: Hope Barkoukis, chair of the Department of Nutrition, discussed why eating well is essential for healthy aging, even though maintaining a strong appetite can be a challenge for many older adults. She also explained how contrary to what many may believe, loss of appetite is…
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Nutrition’s Elaine Borawski discusses a grant she received
Federal grant awarded to Case Western for ‘food is medicine’ programCrain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required): Elaine Borawski, the Angela Bowen Williamson Professor of Community Nutrition, discussed a grant she received to study medically tailored groceries’ impact on infant and maternal health. Borawski emphasized addressing food insecurity, a major factor in Cuyahoga County’s high infant mortality rate, aiming…
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Can low-carb diets still be nutritious?
Can you cut carbs without cutting nutrition? (© adiruch na chiangmai – stock.adobe.com) BURLINGTON, Vt. — With low-carb diets doubling in popularity over the past decade, they’ve proven effective for managing Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Yet critics argue they fall short on essential nutrients. Now, a recent study is challenging that belief, showing that…