nutrition
nutrition
The Medical Minute: How to limit sodium intake while eating out for the holidays
11/13/13
Whether at a restaurant or at a relative’s house, eating out during the holidays can be difficult on a diet, especially when it comes to sodium intake. In this week's Medical Minute, an expert from the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Center at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center shares strategies for enjoying the festivities without the stress of too much sodium.
The Medical Minute: The big deal about gluten
8/7/13
Gluten is in many foods we consume on a daily basis. Do we need it, and why do we hear so much lately about people cutting it out of their diets? Even though it is in so many foods, Penn State Hershey dietitian Liz Reid says it is not an essential nutrient.
Free 'We Can!' Energize Our Families Program enrollment now open
1/23/13
Penn State Hershey Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (CNAP) will launch Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition! (We Can!) Energize Our Families, a national education program from the National Institutes of Health to prevent obesity among youth ages 8 to 13.
Department of Health awards $425K to encourage safe bike routes
1/23/13
Penn State Hershey Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion has been awarded $425,330 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CNAP readies for Food Day celebration on Oct. 24
10/17/12
Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital's Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (CNAP) will host a Food Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the courtyard outside of the Gateway Cafe on the Penn State Hershey campus. This event will encourage employees and community members to "Eat Real."
Probing Question: Are local foods really best?
6/27/12
A visit to the supermarket used to seem pretty straightforward. Need some fish or chicken? Buy some. Out of bananas? Toss a bunch in the cart. Running low on coffee? Grab a canister.
Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health hosts seminar
3/16/12
Bruce Ames, a prominent scientist in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology and degenerative diseases, will present the first Healthy Lion Award Seminar, co-sponsored by Penn State's Center of Excellence for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health and the Department of Food Science. The seminar, which is open to the public, will take place from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on April 10 in the Berg Auditorium, 100 Life Sciences Building, on the University Park campus.
National hunger 'events' highlight difficulties of living on less
11/23/11
Initiatives such as the National Food Stamp Challenge and National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week draw attention to the daily struggles of the unemployed and poor. A specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences said these special-attention events also illustrate the complexities of modern food insecurity.
PSU4PA: Penn State helps food bank do more
10/17/11
In tough economic times, many people depend on their local food banks for sustenance. The director of one local food bank is grateful to volunteers from the Penn State community for helping her serve families in need. "There would be no way we could do anywhere near what we do without Penn State," says Linda Tataliba, executive director of the State College Area Food Bank. Other food banks in the county are unable to provide the same level of service, she says, "because they do not have the advantages of having Penn State in their backyard." Penn State for PA (PSU4PA) tells the stories of Pennsylvania residents whose businesses, communities and lives have been transformed by Penn State teaching, research and service.
Fresh Express: East Halls' go-to spot for healthy eating
8/23/11
Fresh Express, a popular dining area in the Findlay Dining Commons, is stepping up its healthy selection to meet the demand of students looking for wholesome options and nutritious menu items.
Probing Question: Why did the USDA recently change its nutritional guidelines?
7/28/11
The main criticism of the old food pyramid was that it was too complicated, and some perceived it as outdated, says Terry Hartman, an associate professor of nutrition at Penn State. Enter "MyPlate".
Weight Management Program starts May 11
5/4/11
The Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute weight management program is a comprehensive, 12-week program led by noted experts in the fields of behavioral modification, nutrition and exercise. In a dynamic group setting the team helps program participants identify factors of weight gain and develop strategies for losing weight and keeping it off.
New meat-labeling regulation will standardize nutritional information
5/3/11
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service now seeks to provide nutrition information for 40 of the most popular meat and poultry products, an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences suggests that the revised rule still leaves some questions unanswered. "Many meat industry commodity groups support the new label requirements," said Chris Raines, assistant professor of meat science and technology and extension meats specialist. "They want to see more accurate nutritional information in the hands of U.S. consumers."
The Medical Minute: National Nutrition Month -- eat well to feel well
3/15/11
It's hard to believe what Americans are eating these days. With all the cooking shows on TV, one would think we are really interested in eating well, but for most of us, that is not the case. In 2005, the Centers for Disease Control examined our eating habits. Among all groups over age 2, the top 25 sources of daily calories did not include any fruits or vegetables other than fried potatoes. Nuts and seeds were number nine. The number one food was baked goods: cookies, cake, pies, pastries, etc. Soda was the fourth most common source of calories, followed by pizza, alcohol and pasta.