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Community Engagement Nutrition

Nutrition Update works to move communities toward healthy eating

The college’s Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health hosted its second annual Food, Nutrition and Health Update in late February, bringing together leaders in the field of nutrition.

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Excess omega-3 fatty acids could lead to negative health effects

A new review suggests that omega-3 fatty acids taken in excess could have unintended health consequences in certain situations, and that dietary standards based on the best available evidence need to be established.

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Nutrition

Bob’s Red Mill founder encourages healthy eating, entrepreneurship

If you believe you’re too busy to eat healthy – think again. That’s a lesson Bob Moore of Bob’s Red Mill told an audience of more than 200 students, faculty and community members Oct. 9.

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Nutrition Research

Inside the mind of researcher Mary Cluskey

“You can only influence change by understanding what drives the behavior,” says Mary Cluskey. “Dietitians need to continue to focus on teaching others how to change, not just on telling them why they need to change.”

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Nutrition

UPDATE: Video: Emily Ho recognized at Aug. 31 Beaver football game

Emily Ho, Moore Family Center endowed director will be recognized as an outstanding faculty member “who excels in teaching, research and leadership” at the Aug. 31 Beaver football game.

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News Nutrition Research

Athletes need to be careful to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass

Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat high fiber, low-fat food balanced with their training regimen in order to maintain muscle while still burning fat, according to a report by an Oregon State University researcher.