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How to Help a Friend in Need With Comfort Food
February 10, 2020In times when your friend or loved one is sick, in mourning, getting an edible treat in the mail is a sweet surprise—Gift baskets are a great solution. In other cases, Uber Eats, DoorDash or another delivery system may be best to cheer up a friend or family member…
Detox Diets: Helpful or Harmful?
January 22, 2020On the top of many people’s New Year resolutions list is a type of detox diet—the focus being on cleansing your body by only consuming juices and laxatives. In an Inverse article, Emma Laing, UGA online professor in M.S. Foods and Nutrition and director of…
Holiday weight gain. Fact or Myth?
December 9, 2019As preparation for the holiday season approaches, mark weight gain off your list. Jamie Cooper, UGA associate professor and director in the department of food and nutrition, conducted a study that found tactical measures to ease the stress of holiday weight gain. The research reveals if you do…
Does cold weather make you crave comfort food?
November 25, 2019As the seasons change and the temperatures begin to drop, we may find ourselves reaching for more plentiful, rich foods. Comfort foods are associated with cold weather and bring us just that – comfort. With Thanksgiving and holiday parties just around the corner, this can mean a rush of…
Online Professor Honored with Teacher of the Year Award
October 28, 2019On October 8th, Elizabeth Andress, professor in the online M.S. in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition program, was announced as the 2019 ACTE Region II Postsecondary Teacher of the Year. This award recognizes the finest career and technical teachers at the postsecondary level who have demonstrated innovation…
A New Change is Ahead for Prospective Registered Dietitians
October 23, 2019January 1, 2024 is an important date for prospective Registered Dietitians–the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is making some changes. On that date, the CDR will be requiring prospective Registered Dietitians to hold a graduate degree; previously, the requirement was a bachelor’s degree.
5 Dangers of Following Fad Diets
September 2, 2019With so much information readily available and new fad diets popping up what seems like every other week, it is hard to know what to believe. New fad diets endorsed by celebrities and filling your social media feeds makes them hard to ignore. However, many of these diets are…
Elizabeth Andress Honored at ESP Conference
July 16, 2019Several faculty and staff from the department of foods and nutrition have been recognized by Epsilon Sigma Phi, the largest organization of Extension professionals. One such faculty member is an online professor, Elizabeth Andress. Dr. Andress, professor and Extension specialist and Walter B. Hill Distinguished…
UGA Nutrition Professor Weighs in on Viral Doughnut Tweet
June 6, 2019A viral tweet that compared the sugar intake of a 20oz bottle of soda to eating six doughnuts in one setting has taken Twitter by storm and raised questions about modern sugar consumption. The graphic compared three products to a “comparable” amount of doughnuts in terms of sugar…
How to Ensure Homemade Gifts are Safe to Eat
December 13, 2017You look at the pretty relish, salsa or preserve in the glass jar your friend or co-worker gave you. Then the wondering begins; is the canned food gift safe to eat? While it is not possible to guarantee safety with homemade food items, there are some pointers to keep in…