Tag: food science
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Angela Trude, New York University – A Click Too Far From Healthy Foods
On New York University Week: Online shopping for groceries can change browsing behavior. Angela Trude, assistant professor in the department of nutrition and food studies, explains why. Dr. Angela Trude is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She…
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Caitlin Clark, Colorado State University – Chocolate Flavor Through Fermentation
On this Student Spotlight: Fermentation isn’t just for alcohol. Caitlin Clark, Instructor and Ph.D student in the department of food science and human nutrition at Colorado State University, discusses another dietary favorite that makes use of this process. Caitlin is a Ph.D student and chocolate researcher at Colorado State University. Her research in the Food…
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Auriel Willette, Iowa State University – Alzheimer’s Disease and the Immune System
There’s a new area in the body to focus on in Alzheimer’s research. Auriel Willette, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at Iowa State University, says the immune system has a role to play beyond fighting off illnesses. Dr. Willette’s laboratory examines the impact of obesity on the structure and function of the…
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Vernon Barnes, Augusta University – Mindfulness Eating
Mindfulness might not be just for your mind. Vernon Barnes, assistant professor of pediatrics, nursing and graduate studies at Augusta University, explains how mindful eating may be a healthy way to lose weight. Vernon A. Barnes PhD is an Assistant Professor at the Georgia Prevention Institute in the Department of Pediatrics. Over the course of…
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Gina Mohr, Colorado State University – The Crunch Effect
Next time you open a bag of chips, concentrate on the crunch. Gina Mohr, assistant professor of marketing at Colorado State University, examines how being mindful of the sound your food makes when consuming it may lead to eating less of it. Dr. Gina S. Mohr is assistant professor of marketing at Colorado State University,…
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Erin Hanlon, University of Chicago – Sleep Munchies
Not getting enough sleep carries an increased risk of obesity. Erin Hanlon, Research Associate (in rank of Assistant Professor) at the University of Chicago, explains that lack of sleep can make your body go haywire, causing you to want to overeat. Erin C. Hanlon, Ph.D. is a Research Associate in the Sleep, Metabolism, and Health Center and…
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Doug Archer, University of Florida – Total Sensory Foods
The taste of food might come from more than just your taste buds. Douglas Archer, professor in the institute of food and agricultural sciences at the University of Florida, examines how all of our senses are responsible for appreciating the flavors of our next meal. Dr. Archer was appointed Professor and Chair, Food Science and…
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Larry Stevens, NAU – Chocolate Brain Boost
Pass the chocolate! Larry Stevens, a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University, is researching the brain-boosting powers of cocoa. Dr. Stevens’ primary interests are in teaching and research in the broad sub-specialty of health psychology and behavioral medicine. Dr. Stevens coordinates a very active undergraduate and graduate research program in the psychophysiology of…
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Sarah Johnson, FSU – Blueberry Benefits
Blueberries are delicious, but aside from their palatable flavor, eating them comes with some great health benefits. Sarah Johnson, post-doc at Florida State University, touts the benefits of consuming blueberries. Sarah Johnson is the assistant director of the Center for Advancing Exercise and Nutrition Research on Aging at Florida State. Her clinical research focuses on the role…
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Don Schaffner, Rutgers University – Wash Your Hands!
It’s no big secret that washing your hands regularly will help keep you healthy. Washing keeps bacteria and other pathogens at bay and all research suggests that keeping clean is a good thing. But, as Don Schaffner, a professor in Rutgers University’s Department of Food Science, will tell us: hand washing is an inexact process.…