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Exercise and Wellness Student Receives $5K for Research on Balance and Strength

April 1, 2013

Exercise and Wellness graduate student Sarah Wherry, of the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, recently received a $5000 grant from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for her work on the “Effects of Wii Fit Balance Games on Balance and Strength in Middle Aged Women.”

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Dr. Ohri-Vachaspatim's Research Published on Bridging the Gap Website

December 27, 2012

Punam Ohri-Vachaspatim, PhD, RD served as the lead author in a recent research study, “Child-Directed Marketing Within and Around Fast-food Restaurants,” published on the Bridging the Gap website. The study examined the extent of child-directed marketing, practices including: sponsorship by TV/...more

Gaesser Interviewed About Gluten-free Diets

November 29, 2012

Glenn Gaesser, PhD, was interviewed regarding the hype over gluten-free diets. Gaesser's research found adoption of a gluten-free diet does not improve health or support weight loss.

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Students Receive $5,000 Grant

November 14, 2012

Congratulations to students Jennifer Eve Krahe and Giselle Pignotti who, based on the results of a University wide competition and recommendations of the 2012-2013 Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), were each awarded $5,000 for their graduate research projects.

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Carol Johnston Quoted in Arizona Republic

October 11, 2012

Carol Johnston, PhD, RN, was recently quoted in an Arizona Republic article, Veganism and Vegetarianism 101, regarding the differences between veganism and vegetarianism.

Johnston, who has been a vegetarian for over 20 years, noted in the article that most people choose to become a vegan...more

Alumnae Published in International Journal of Community Research and Engagement

October 8, 2012

Brandy Joe Milliron, graduate of the Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program - Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness, recently co-authored an article published in the International Journal of Community Research and Engagement.

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Robin DeWeese Awarded 2012 Lloyd E. Burton Scholarship

September 17, 2012

Nutrition doctoral student, Robin DeWeese has been awarded the Arizona Public Health Association (AzPHA) 2012 Lloyd E. Burton Scholarship.

The $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a student to encourage interest in the professions that improve public health.

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Glenn Gaesser's Research Findings on Gluten-Free Diets Published

August 29, 2012

Glenn Gaesser and Siddhartha Angadi's research findings on gluten-free diets was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The article, Gluten-Free Diet: Imprudent Dietary Advice for the General Population?, explores the drawbacks of adopting a gluten-free diet...more

Natalia Dounskaia Featured in International Innovation

August 24, 2012

Natalia Dounskaia, PhD, was recently featured in International Innovation highlighting her development of Leading Joint Hypothesis (LJH) and how it's contributing to the understanding of human motion control and paving the way for various projects.

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Paper to be Presented at American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

June 11, 2012

The Arizona Department of Health Services, in partnership with the Arizona State University School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, recently announced the white paper titled Policy Considerations for Improving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Making a case for Decreasing...more