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UNCG students present unique business models at Aging Services Innovation Competition
What do a virtual grocery store, an online interpretation service and an outdoor adventure program have in common? According to UNCG students, all three business models are sustainable, high-impact solutions that can meet the needs of an aging population. UNCG students recently shared these ideas and others at the first
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The appetite for breast milk has produced a growing commodity market
Increasing numbers of women who produce more breast milk than they need are handing it over — or selling it — for others to use. It’s a boon to fragile infants and mothers who can’t produce enough milk, but it also poses challenging ethical and public health questions.
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The Postgraduate Meal Plan
Article from NCAA Champion Magazine regarding Dr. Lenka Shriver’s new eating program “MovingOn!”.
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Dr. Mayanne Perrin receives funding for “Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Research Grant Award”
Individuals consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet are at risk of having inadequate intake of B-12, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) due to dietary restriction. These in turn may lead to low levels of Brain Derived Neutotrophic Factor (BDNF), a protein that promotes the growth and development of nerve cells.
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A Lot of Mud, a Lot of Endurance: Shields Takes National Cylocross Title
UNCG Nutrition’s Emily Shields is a national champion in cycling. The second-year graduate student won the Women’s Collegiate Club National Championship title at the 2017 Cyclocross Nationals in Hartford, CT, on Jan. 4.
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Study shows severely obese children show signs of depression as early as first grade
Severely obese children are likely to be withdrawn and show signs of depression as early as first grade. A new study, conducted by UNCG Professor Dr. Lenka Shriver and other researchers from Oklahoma State University, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and West Virginia University, discloses social and emotional consequences for children with severe…
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Grape polyphenols help counter negative effects of high fat diet
Article in EurekAlert “Grape polyphenols help counter negative effects of high fat diet” from study led by Dr. Michael McIntosh.
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UNCG Students Help Donate 3,000 Pounds of Food
UNCG students are helping to feed the hungry across the Triad while also cutting their own waste. “I know sometimes I put too much food on my plate,” said student Christan Stephaney ”I’ll be like, I’m not going to eat all this. I might want to downsize my food.” It’s
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NTR 423 students volunteering with Food Assistance
NTR 423 students have been out in the community working in several different capacities. This article was written by Danielle Conn and the picture is of 6 of our students. They are loving their work at Food Assistance and want to get the word out about all that Food Assistance Inc. does for the community