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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…
Is A Fried Holiday Turkey A Fire Hazard?
December 13, 2017Frying a holiday turkey may sound like fun, but it can be tricky. Here are a few tips from University of Georgia experts to help make sure your bird is thoroughly cooked and your holiday doesn’t include a trip to the emergency room or a call to the fire department.
Cooking Options for a Low-Stress Holiday Season
December 12, 2017Picture yourself stress-free during the holidays because you prepared and froze holiday meals and treats in advance. Freezing prepared foods allows you the satisfaction of homemade meals with the convenience of store-bought ones. Keep these tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in mind when freezing prepared foods. Freezing will…
Caree Cotwright, Community Nutrition Faculty, Featured in FACS Magazine
October 24, 2017Caree Cotwright, a professor in the University of Georgia’s online Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition, was recently featured on the cover of the fall 2017 issue of FACS magazine. The article highlights her commitment to the fight against childhood obesity. Cotwright has spent…
Meet the Faculty: Elizabeth L. Andress, Foods and Nutrition
September 14, 2017“The science of food related to production, processing, preparing and eating is fascinating. It is a medium for the application and interweaving of microbiology, chemistry and engineering as well as behavioral sciences,” explains Elizabeth Andress, professor in the online Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition program.