Nutri News December 2022
This month theme is the colors of health!! You will find articles about: • The importance of a colorful diet “Eat the Rainbow” • How is biotechnology is affecting our foods • What is intuitive eating and how it can help you recognize and be more sensitive to your body’s hunger and satiety signals • Delicious and colorful vegan recipes in the lunch box! • What’s the hype behind Phytochemicals, are they really that important? Let me answer that for you, YESSS!! • Have you seen those foods that claim to be gluten “free” and have wonder what gluten is and if you should care whether your food is gluten free, check our myth busting article to find out more • The holidays are coming and with that all the delicious foods we like to indulge on, but beware “SALT” check out our international collaboration about salt and salt substitutes • “Ditch the dietary supplements and eat whole foods instead” What are the effects of supplement vs whole foods in sports performance • Have you been feeling tired and down recently? you might have a vitamin D deficiency, check out our essential guide to vitamins and minerals article to learn more about the role of magnesium and vitamin D in our mood, sleep, and overall health This month’s student spotlight is Lindsey Cedeno Ortiz, check what she has to say in page 12! For this month interview, we have Dr. Catherine Christie, recipient of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Medallion Award. This is an interview you won’t want to miss!!!! If you are looking to make an impact on campus as well as in the community, look for the fliers highlighting volunteer opportunities. These amazing programs are always looking for more volunteers. It is amazing the difference we can make when we all work together for a better and healthier tomorrow. Happy reading!
This month theme is the colors of health!!
You will find articles about:
• The importance of a colorful diet “Eat the Rainbow”
• How is biotechnology is affecting our foods
• What is intuitive eating and how it can help you recognize and be more sensitive to your body’s hunger and satiety signals
• Delicious and colorful vegan recipes in the lunch box!
• What’s the hype behind Phytochemicals, are they really that important? Let me answer that for you, YESSS!!
• Have you seen those foods that claim to be gluten “free” and have wonder what gluten is and if you should care whether your food is gluten free, check our myth busting article to find out more
• The holidays are coming and with that all the delicious foods we like to indulge on, but beware “SALT” check out our international collaboration about salt and salt substitutes
• “Ditch the dietary supplements and eat whole foods instead” What are the effects of supplement vs whole foods in sports performance
• Have you been feeling tired and down recently? you might have a vitamin D deficiency, check out our essential guide to vitamins and minerals article to learn more about the role of magnesium and vitamin D in our mood, sleep, and overall health
This month’s student spotlight is Lindsey Cedeno Ortiz, check what she has to say in page 12!
For this month interview, we have Dr. Catherine Christie, recipient of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Medallion Award. This is an interview you won’t want to miss!!!!
If you are looking to make an impact on campus as well as in the community, look for the fliers highlighting volunteer opportunities. These amazing programs are always looking for more volunteers. It is amazing the difference we can make when we all work together for a better and healthier tomorrow.
Happy reading!
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What has been your favorite class in<br />
the <strong>Nutri</strong>tion and Dietetics Program?<br />
This is so hard because I really have liked<br />
all my classes and I love all my professors!<br />
I got a lot out of Lifespan <strong>Nutri</strong>tion and<br />
Sports <strong>Nutri</strong>tion, and I have a love-hate<br />
relationship with Medical <strong>Nutri</strong>tion<br />
Therapy right now. I also loved bioorganic<br />
chemistry and studying abroad!<br />
What plans and goals do you have<br />
after graduation?<br />
I’m going to complete my internship and<br />
my masters and pass the RD exam! My<br />
goals is to work in a Pediatric hospital as<br />
an RD, so I’d love to become a Board-<br />
Certified specialist in Pediatric <strong>Nutri</strong>tion<br />
and maybe even Sports Dietetics.<br />
Do you have a favorite inspiring quote<br />
or mantra that you live by and would<br />
like to share with others?<br />
My mom always tells me “If other people<br />
have done it, why can’t you?” That always<br />
helps me get out of my head and realize<br />
that I’m totally capable of anything I set<br />
my mind to.<br />
Short answer Qs:<br />
Favorite color? Pink and black<br />
Favorite food? Sushi, chocolate, and<br />
coffee<br />
Favorite book? Tiny Beautiful Things by<br />
Cheryl Strayed<br />
Favorite pastime? Weightlifting and<br />
listening to music<br />
Biggest fear? …frogs…<br />
Greatest motivation? My parents<br />
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