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Matrunick named Penn State assistant AD for Performance Nutrition services

9/19/17

Penn State has announced the appointment of Kayla Matrunick as assistant athletic director for Performance Nutrition Services. In her role with the Nittany Lions, Matrunick is charged with overseeing all aspects of performance nutrition for approximately 800 student-athletes across 31 programs

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Eating peanuts may lead to supple arteries and healthy hearts

3/29/17

Eating peanuts with a high-fat meal can improve cardiovascular health. Researchers say that peanuts blunt a spike in triglycerides that normally accompany meals. That spike causes the arteries to stiffen and, over time, increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases that can lead to heart failure and stroke.

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Facebook Live session to discuss, demonstrate research on canola oil and weight

1/16/17

If the resolve for your New Year's healthy weight loss resolution is already starting to crack, you may want to watch this week’s Penn State Facebook Live session. Penn State researcher Penny Kris-Etherton will talk about research on how canola oil and a healthy diet may lead to weight loss at noon on Jan. 18 via the Penn State Facebook page.

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Penn State alumni study nutrition at NASA

12/15/16

Scott Smith, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and doctorate in nutrition at Penn State, visited University Park in 2015 as the College of Health and Human Development Alumni Society Distinguished Speaker. As part of his visit, Smith stopped by various classrooms to talk with students about space research, his career, and internship opportunities with NASA. His visit to Allie Cailliau’s class proved to be impactful for her.

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Nutritional sciences class reaches younger audience with educational event

12/14/16

NUTR 456 class, as part of field work, host community nutrition education fair on Nov. 29 at Ferguson Township Elementary School for CEEL - the after school program- for about 55 elementary aged children. The NUTR 456 students used interactive games and booths to engage the children in healthy eating and nutrition.

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