Nutrition professional earns certification of excellence
Congratulations to Sherry Ritter, Department of Nutrition administrative support associate, for becoming PACE certified through the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP).
UNC Greensboro
Nutrition Professor Talks About Benefits of Chickpeas
For those on a lower-fiber diet due to a [gastrointestinal] diagnosis such as diverticulitis or Crohn’s disease, it may be beneficial to remove the high-fiber skins of the chickpeas.
Nutrition Professor Clears Up Myths Surrounding Collagen
There is no study showing that a collagen supplement is more beneficial than a high-quality diet.
Nutrition professor touts importance of safe practices in milk banks
Donor milk or human milk has nutrients, but it’s also chock full of these bioactive molecules, and that’s where I say the secret sauce is — that’s not what you’re going to find in infant formula. Antimicrobial proteins can bind up bacteria and prevent them from getting into the infant’s… Continue reading…
Nutrition professor explains benefits of Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are chock full of antioxidants, including selenium, vitamin E and phenols.
Nutrition student gets hands-on research experience with iGrow project
Being a part of research has shown me the groundwork, evidence, and real people behind those numbers.
Nutrition Professor Discusses Best Veggies with Nutrition Benefits
Collards are loaded with vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin K.
Nutrition alumna helps people develop positive relationships with food, themselves
There are many different ways to look at nutrition. As I got into the coursework with nutrition science, food science, and so on, I realized that different people need different things. There is no one method that will fit everyone.
Nutrition Professor Researches Differences in Donor Breast Milk
If we know what’s in donor milk, we can think about how we might change our feeding protocol — such as adding fortifiers to donor milk, to better meet premature infants’ nutritional needs.
Nutrition Professor Explains Why Juicing is Not Beneficial
The human body is not designed to consume only one type of nutrient or food. It requires a balance of macronutrients daily.