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Alumni Awards honorees recognized at annual celebration
Mar 27, 2023
Dean emerita Linda Kirk Fox and department head emerita Lynn Bailey inducted into Honor Hall of Recognition
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Cotwright takes key director role with USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Mar 23, 2023
In her role, Cotwright will lead the programs' strategic focus on nutrition security
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Fox and Bailey headline FACS Alumni Awards honorees
Feb 28, 2023
College to recognize honorees at 44th annual Alumni Awards event in March
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Advisor connects with students on a deeper level
Jan 24, 2023
FACS advisor Bev Hull said interactions with students are the highlight of her job
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Four experts to present obesity-related research at symposium
Dec 8, 2022
The Obesity Initiative annual event includes a student oral and poster presentation competition
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Cutting-edge device allows FACS researchers an up-close look at bone health
Oct 28, 2022
New high-resolution scanner complements existing technology
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Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Volume 36, No. 3, Fall 2022
Sep 26, 2022
Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 3, Fall 2022 now available
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Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 2, Summer 2022
Jul 1, 2022
Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 2, Summer 2022 now available
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Kindler earns Georgia Clinical & Translational Sciences Alliance KL2 award
Jun 14, 2022
Georgia CTSA scholars program supports and enhances career development of junior faculty
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Laing named a national media spokesperson for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Jun 1, 2022
The AND is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals
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UGA diabetes prevention program earns top recognition from CDC
Jun 1, 2022
Full Plus certification recognizes quality, evidence-based programs that meets the highest standards
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Avoid foodborne illness when preserving food at home
Jun 1, 2022
United Nations to recognize World Food Safety Day on June 7
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UGA SNAP-Ed team recognized as part of 30-year celebration
May 31, 2022
Program reaches more than 3 million low-income Georgians annually
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Rogers named department head of nutritional sciences
May 11, 2022
Noted researcher brings expertise in nutritional immunology and chronic disease prevention
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Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2022
Apr 22, 2022
Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2022 now available
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Dietetics students continue run of impressive results
Apr 21, 2022
36 students were selected by supervised practice programs
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Most infants on WIC don’t get enough vitamin D
Apr 19, 2022
WIC program, health care providers can help address vitamin deficiency through coordinated education
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Noble earns Young Investigator Award from American Society for Nutrition
Apr 14, 2022
Award given for meritorious research in nutrition
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Media highlight reel from 2021 available for viewing
Mar 7, 2022
Year-end media summary details impact of FACS research, feature stories
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UGA expert: Best to keep 41-year-old Coke in the bottle
Jan 18, 2022
Some revelers' celebrations fell a little flat in the aftermath of the national title
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Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 4, Winter 2021
Dec 22, 2021
Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 4, Winter 2021 now available
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Zvonkovic named dean of College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Nov 22, 2021
Zvonkovic is currently dean of the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University
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Two new faculty members to join nutritional sciences department
Nov 3, 2021
Housley, Schwan bring impressive credentials in research, teaching and outreach
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Laing highlighted by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Oct 19, 2021
FACS director of dietetics featured for making a significant impact on the profession by reducing weight stigma
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Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 3, Fall 2021
Oct 1, 2021
Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 3, Fall 2021 now available
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Grider melds twin passions of music and science in classroom
Sep 29, 2021
Art Grider finds ways to nurture his love of the saxophone and research
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Pecan-enriched diet shown to reduce cholesterol
Aug 23, 2021
University of Georgia study shows that people who are at risk for cardiovascular disease showed improvements in LDL numbers
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Online nutrition program ranked tops in nation
Jul 15, 2021
Master's program named best in country by The Best Schools
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Cooper named FACS interim associate dean
Jun 22, 2021
Nutritional sciences faculty member will begin interim role on Aug. 1
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Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 2, Summer 2021
Jun 16, 2021
Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 2, Summer 2021 now available
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FACS department name change unites diverse areas of scholarship
Jun 4, 2021
Change to Department of Nutritional Sciences receives unanimous support
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Daycare meals getting healthier
May 26, 2021
Researchers find meals consistently nutritious across Georgia
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Dietetics students achieve perfect match rate
Apr 23, 2021
100 percent match rate outpaces national average of 73 percent
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Why sugar is not so nice for your child’s brain development
Mar 31, 2021
New research links changes in gut microbiome to sugar-induced memory impairment
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Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 1, Spring 2021
Mar 4, 2021
Diabetes Life Lines Newsletter, Vol. 35, No. 1, Spring 2021 now available
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Laing offers tips to achieve a healthy lifestyle
Mar 3, 2021
Faculty member provides insight into managing health, wellness goals during pandemic
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Brigman to lead National Center for Home Food Preservation
Feb 3, 2021
FDN faculty member and team of four UGA Extension agents available for consumer inquiries
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Laing named Fellow of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Feb 1, 2021
Designation recognizes Laing's commitment to field of dietetics, lifelong learning
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UGA honors Flatt with President’s Medal
Jan 21, 2021
Flatt and the late Ivery Clifton recognized in a virtual awards ceremony
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Tips on eating healthier during a pandemic
Jan 12, 2021
Laing: there are many benefits to cooking at home
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Analyzing the link between alcohol and sleep
Dec 11, 2020
Faculty member Emma Laing discusses health benefits of avoiding alcohol
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UGA invests in faculty development, strategic hires
Nov 4, 2020
Cluster hiring initiatives in integrative, precision agriculture and brain and behavioral health underway
Category: Nutrition
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Ensuring a healthier next generation
Nov 3, 2020
Alex Anderson's research focuses on infant and maternal health, community and international interventions for nutrition
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Celebrating Excellence program recognizes achievement
Oct 7, 2020
Sixth annual program delivered in virtual format
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Faculty member Emma Laing featured in weightism article
Oct 2, 2020
Laing: weight discrimination can perpetuate chronic illness and avoidance of healthcare
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Dietetics programs receive national accreditation
Sep 15, 2020
Bailey: Dual accreditation confirms both programs' top rankings
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Diabetes Prevention Program sees significant impact in shift to online format
Sep 11, 2020
Ali Berg led a team of 13 FACS agents to continue delivering content online
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Characters can make healthy eating fun for kids
Aug 4, 2020
Caree Cotwright found the use of cute characters increased kids' willingness to try new healthy foods
Category: Family
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FACS expert offers advice to ease back-to-school anxiety
Jul 23, 2020
FACS child development expert Diane Bales said preparation, transparency is critical
Category: Family
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Professor challenges students on diet culture
Jun 26, 2020
Laing: Weight stigma can be harmful to many, including marginalized identities
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Extend the life of peaches by preserving
Jun 26, 2020
Faculty member Elizabeth Andress offers tips for preserving your peaches
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ASPIRE Clinic transitions to telehealth model during pandemic
Jun 23, 2020
Quick pivot to new model allowed clients to continue receiving services
Category: Family
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FACS expert: takeout is a low-risk option
May 19, 2020
Many customers have wondered how safe the practice is.
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Be leery of ‘immune-boosting’ diets, pills
May 19, 2020
A lot of misinformation has been circulating about “immune boosting” diets that can supposedly ward off infection.
Category: Nutrition
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Boost physical activity during social distancing
May 19, 2020
Extension specialist offers ideas to maintain health, well-being
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Access to dairy is critical for children, adolescents
May 2, 2020
School closures due to pandemic have raised concerns about students' access to milk
Category: Nutrition
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Tips for proper leftover food safety techniques
May 2, 2020
FACS expert offers advice on how to properly and safely store leftovers
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Tips to avoid overeating while working from home
May 1, 2020
FACS experts offer advice on how to avoid telecommuting weight gain
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Researchers discover brain circuit linked to food impulsivity
Feb 24, 2020
This creates the possibility scientists can someday develop therapeutics to address overeating
Category: Nutrition
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Daily self-weighing shown to prevent holiday weight gain
Feb 21, 2020
Novel intervention shown to help subjects maintain weight during holiday season
Category: Nutrition
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Fresh corn on the menu at Aw Shucks Day
Feb 21, 2020
Students in Caree Cotwright's service-learning course teach area youth all about corn
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UGA SNAP-Ed rolls out nation’s first evidence-based online program
Feb 3, 2020
Food eTalk offers nutrition education and obesity prevention resources to low-income Georgians
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It’s a match: UGA dietetics students enjoying unprecedented success
May 28, 2019
FACS dietetics students far surpass national match rate under direction of Emma Laing
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FACS faculty member presents research on gut microbes
Jul 14, 2016
FDN faculty member de La Serre studies the relationship between gut bacteria, brain signals
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