Jamie Pope
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New Vanderbilt Osher learning opportunities await older adults
Older adults can rediscover the joy of learning this spring in classes led by outstanding faculty and community experts through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt. Topics include the role of diet in healthy aging, Eudora Welty’s short stories, steel drum band and more. Read MoreFeb 14, 2022
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Kids and nutrition topic of Parenting Group meeting Jan. 14
Jamie Pope, assistant professor of the practice in the Department of Medicine, Health and Society, will discuss “Kids and Nutrition” at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read MoreJan 5, 2021
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Nutrition professor shares four tips for healthy eating while sheltering at home
Jamie Pope, registered dietitian nutritionist and assistant professor of practice in Medicine, Health and Society, offers four tips for maintaining proper nutrition while balancing the stress of self-quarantine. Read MoreApr 10, 2020
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Vanderbilt psychology professor who created Rotation Diet has died
Martin Katahn, a retired psychology professor and best-selling author who wrote "The Rotation Diet" and other books promoting healthy weight loss and lifestyle, has died after an extended illness. Read MoreSep 26, 2019
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Vanderbilt Osher Lifelong Learning summer classes announced
A harmonica learning lab, nutrition and health, and the history of Fisk University are among the topics offered in June and July by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMay 6, 2019
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Vanderbilt Libraries feature sweet literary puns at second annual Edible Books Festival
Book lovers and baking enthusiasts alike gathered on Monday for the second annual Edible Books Festival hosted by the Vanderbilt Libraries. Read MoreApr 5, 2019
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How to navigate a nutritious diet
A registered dietitian, Jamie Pope says nutritional guidelines should reflect current science, but be livable and practical. “We need to be honest with ourselves about which healthy lifestyles are possible and sustainable for us,” she says. Read MoreJun 8, 2018
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Vandy Cooks May 20 features School of Nursing’s Jamie Pope
Join Jamie Pope, assistant professor of nutritional science at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, as she presents the May edition of Vandy Cooks from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center’s demonstration kitchen. Read MoreApr 29, 2016
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‘It Takes a Village’: Obesity intervention and prevention forum April 18
The Vanderbilt Institute for Obesity and Metabolism and the Peabody Office of Professional and Graduate Education present "Obesity Intervention and Prevention: It Takes a Village" April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Wyatt Center Rotunda. Read MoreApr 7, 2016
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VUSN’s Jamie Pope unveils new book
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing instructor Jamie Pope has published a new book, "Nutrition for a Changing World." The book represents an accumulation of more than three years of research and was developed for non-nutrition majors in introductory nutrition courses. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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‘Plant-based diets’ Coursera class Oct. 15
Learn about plant-based diets from nutritionist Jamie Pope through Coursera, a free, online learning platform. Read MoreOct 10, 2014
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Online nutrition course begins Sept. 15
Make a commitment to better health by enrolling in Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle: Issues and Insights, a course offered through Vanderbilt’s partnership with Coursera, a free online learning platform. Read MoreAug 27, 2014
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Wellcast: What is a healthy diet?
Jamie Pope, registered dietitian, talks about what a healthy diet should look like. Read MoreApr 17, 2014
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Vandy Cooks with Jamie Pope March 14
Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center present Vandy Cooks with Jamie Pope on Friday, March 14. Read MoreMar 6, 2014
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Catch cooking demos in March
The demonstration kitchen at the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center. (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) Several Vandy Cooks events are scheduled in March as part of National Nutrition Month and Health Plus’ Count on Your Heart program. The events are sponsored by Health Plus and the… Read MoreFeb 25, 2014
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Make small changes for better health; Watch Vandy cooks in action
(Vanderbilt University) March is the second month of the Health Plus Count on Your Heart Program. During the month, participate in the Make a Small Change Challenge and commit to making one small change each week. Choose from simple actions that will help you get active, eat better and… Read MoreFeb 18, 2014
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‘Deep dive’ in popular fields is aim of next generation of MOOCs
Vanderbilt University and the University of Maryland have teamed up to offer the first trans-institutional sequence of coordinated MOOCs. The sequence focuses on connecting handheld devices with cloud services to offer learners an opportunity to explore a topic in-depth across multiple MOOCs. Read MoreJan 21, 2014
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Free online nutrition course, newly expanded, begins Jan. 20
Make a commitment to better health this year by enrolling in Vanderbilt University School of Nursing professor Jamie Pope’s Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle: Issues and Insights course offered through Coursera, a free, online format. Read MoreJan 17, 2014
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Signature track offered for Vanderbilt nutrition course on Coursera
Students enrolled in the Vanderbilt Coursera course, “Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle: Issues and Insights,” now have the opportunity to register for the "signature track" of the course, which enables them to earn a certificate verified by Vanderbilt and by Coursera for completing the course. Read MoreMay 20, 2013
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Newsmakers: Vanderbilt’s teaching, research and patient care efforts are making an impact
These stories from the past year show how Vanderbilt is making an impact, on campus and in the world. Read MoreMay 6, 2013