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Is A Fried Holiday Turkey A Fire Hazard?

December 13, 2017

Frying 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, 2017

Picture 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, 2017

Caree 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.

Dr. Mary Ann Johnson, FACS Professor, Named ASN President

June 5, 2017

Starting this past week, University of Georgia professor Mary Ann Johnson (Ph.D.) became the new president of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN).   Johnson is the Flatt Professor in the College of Family Consumer Sciences Foods and Nutrition department, as well as the associate director of the University of…