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nutritional sciences

nutritional sciences

Pregnant woman eating healthy food

Hydration can impact pregnancy and birth outcomes

A young preschool-age girl eating corn on the cob

Serving larger portions of veggies may increase young kids' veggie consumption

child watching tv - stock image Ksenia Chernaya/Pexels

Studying the effects of food ads on childhood obesity

D4A student RAs process blood samples so they will be ready for serology testing to detect the presence of antibodies to COVID-19.

Penn State project enriches the student experience while documenting pandemic

young girl holding broccoli in front of her eyes and smiling

Feeding local, farm-fresh produce to students across Pennsylvania

A hand holding a graduation cap in front of Old Main

College of Health and Human Development names college and program marshals

A plate of sliced beef garnished with a tomato

Mediterranean diet with lean beef may lower risk factors for heart disease

Graduating graphic design students host multimedia senior design showcase

College of Health and Human Development to join Millennium Scholars Program

Two hands on a table, the right hand holds the left wrist, and the left hand holds a glass of water.

Research lecture to examine risk factors of Parkinson's, restless legs syndrome

Volumetrics dinner

Weight-loss plan developed at Penn State named one of the nation's best

A variety of dried fruit mix spilled on a table

Eating dried fruit may be linked with better diet quality and health markers

2020 Faculty and Staff Awards

College of Health and Human Development recognizes 2020 Faculty, Staff Awardees

Race and ethnicity may not play role in restless leg syndrome during pregnancy

Penny Kris-Etherton

Award established to benefit doctoral students studying nutritional sciences

Podcast features researchers collecting local COVID-19 data for action

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