The Medical Minute: Involving kids with healthy lunch choices
8/18/16
One expert says the more you can get your child involved in the menu planning, shopping and preparation of his or her lunch, the more likely it will be eaten and enjoyed.
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78 percent of nutritional sciences students matched into dietetic internships
8/11/16
Penn State’s Department of Nutritional Sciences students had a 78 percent acceptance rate into dietetic internships for the fall 2015 and spring 2016 application periods, exceeding the national average, and signifying a jump from recent years.
New Penn State Extension resource guide makes veggie dishes simple, flavorful
6/17/16
Many people struggle to find ways to incorporate vegetables into their diets. To help individuals and families add healthy flavor, texture and color to their meals, Penn State Extension has released the "Totally Veggies Resource Guide."
Extension expert: Use existing nutrition facts to eat healthier now
6/10/16
Changes to the nutrition facts label on foods just approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration don't kick in for two years, but that shouldn't stop people from using the existing label to eat smarter now, according to a nutritionist with Penn State Extension.
The Medical Minute: How fat, salt and sugar can be good for you
6/9/16
When it comes to healthy eating, the villains are constantly changing. According to one dietitian at Penn State Children's Hospital, fat, salt and sugar aren't always the bad guys.
Penn State center allows research opportunities for faculty and students
4/20/16
Lowering the risk for heart disease with healthy foods and recommended dietary patterns, monitoring fetal growth in pregnant women, and analyzing the impact of concussions in athletes are just some of the major health questions investigators analyze through studies at the Penn State Clinical Research Center.
A recipe for success
4/19/16
The Student Nutrition Association is using a small project grant to distribute recipe cards to area food banks in an effort to make nutritious and affordable meals accessible to families in need.
Nutritional sciences instructor recognized as ‘Young Dietitian of the Year’
4/7/16
Shawnee Kelly, instructor and academic adviser in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, is the recipient of the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award for 2015-16 through the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Kelly is currently serving as the Central Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics President.
New Kensington campus seminar to discuss good and bad of dietary supplements
3/23/16
Lucy Ricardo pitching "vitameatavegamin" in a 1952 episode of "I Love Lucky" as a cure for people who were tired, run-down and listless is among the most famous of tonics that have been peddled as health solutions for a myriad of ailments. Today, the pills and elixirs, called dietary supplements, are more sophisticated. But are they needed, and do they work any better (or worse) than back in the day? The answer to these questions will be discussed by a physician and dietician from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 20 in the Conference Center at Penn State New Kensington.
University Health Services seeks applicants for HealthWorks peer educators
2/1/16
Penn State students who are interested in promoting health among their peers can apply to participate in HealthWorks, a student peer education and outreach program within University Health Services. Students can apply starting Feb. 1. Membership applications will be accepted through March 4 for the 2016-17 academic year.
Students promote community Nutrition Habit Challenge
1/20/16
Penn State students are helping to promote an annual grassroots effort to encourage Centre County residents to incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives.
The Medical Minute: Swapping in healthier ingredients can be a tasteful solution
12/17/15
Chocolate cupcakes made with black beans. Tuna salad mixed without mayo. Mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes. They may sound strange, but healthy swaps such as these are becoming more common not only in restaurants and cookbooks, but also in Food Services at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.
BBH, IST students create app to manage pain, place second in mHealth 2015
12/8/15
BBH, IST students placed second with their C Pain Go app, in the 2015 mHealth Challenge. The C-Pain Go app was designed to focus on patients who suffer from chronic pain by setting multiple reminders throughout the day to ask the patient how he/she was feeling in order to record symptoms and track their pain on a daily basis.
Heard on Campus: T. Colin Campbell on holistic nutrition
10/13/15
T. Colin Campbell, professor emeritus at Cornell University and best-selling Author of "The China Study," gave a talk called “Nutrition Is Far More Than Meets The Eye," on Oct. 13 at the Nittany Lion Inn. Campbell appeared as part of the 2015 Penn State Forum Speaker Series.
"Get Me Goin'" Danceable Music Video
6/11/15
"Get Me Goin'," a music video about the importance of eating breakfast, features Penn State and Schreyer Honors College alumna Jill Jayne, Mr. Desayuno, and a cast of students and educators from western Michigan.