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DHA offers hope to stop deadly march toward cirrhosis, liver cancer

A new Oregon State University study suggests that one type of omega 3 fatty acid offers people who are obese or have a poor diet a chance to avoid serious liver damage.

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Dietary anti-cancer compound may work by influence on cellular genetics

They found that sulforaphane, a dietary compound from broccoli that’s known to help prevent prostate cancer, may work through its influence on long, non-coding RNAs. This is another step forward in a compelling new area of study on the underlying genetics of cancer development and progression.

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Point. Click. Eat?

New research suggests that photographs of your food might help improve your health and also national nutrition policy.

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Alumni Nutrition

Nutrition alumna awarded Red Plate award for contribution to the field

“Joyce often says she loves her job and it’s so true,” says Oregon Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Sarah Drinkwater. “Coming from her background as a dietitian, she brings medical, educational, and community partnership aspects as her foundation, and this is how she likes to conduct her work. She and her team partner with many entities, and she puts a great amount of time and effort into the development of each relationship.”

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Millions of people with metabolic syndrome may need more vitamin E

New research has shown that people with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E – which could be a serious public health concern, in light of the millions of people who have this condition that’s often related to obesity.

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Faculty and Staff Nutrition Public Health Research

Inside the mind of researcher Stephanie Grutzmacher

My research seeks to examine how we can best design and deliver community-based programs to address food access, dietary quality and food security issues in vulnerable communities.