Nutrition
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Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Vanderbilt Campus Dining
March is National Nutrition Month, and Vanderbilt Campus Dining is celebrating by producing a series of engaging and informative events crafted to promote healthy eating habits. Developed in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this monthly initiative focuses on the theme of nutrition “Beyond the Table.” Read MoreMar 1, 2024
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Vanderbilt University Campus Dining honored as 2023 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities
Vanderbilt University Campus Dining has been recognized with the prestigious 2023 Best Overall Food Allergy Program for Universities award, which acknowledges Vanderbilt's continued commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, regardless of food allergies or dietary restrictions. Read MoreMay 22, 2023
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Eating Healthy in the Holiday Season from an Expert on Food Decision-Making
Kelly Haws, Anne Marie and Thomas B. Walker, Jr., Professor of Marketing, offers 3 tips for how to make healthy choices this holiday season. Read MoreNov 18, 2022
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Diet and colorectal cancer risk
Higher dietary intake of antioxidant compounds found in fruits, vegetables, teas and spices was associated with lower risk of colorectal cancer, and intake was lower among Black participants, potentially contributing to colorectal cancer health disparities. Read MoreFeb 14, 2022
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Nutrition webinar: ‘Eat Well, Live Well’ Dec. 18
Emily Cox, a certified health education specialist with Health Plus, will help you discover the essentials for nourishing your body and feeling your best. “Eat Well, Live Well” is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Read MoreDec 17, 2020
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The role of diet in esophageal cancer
New findings suggest that dietary calcium and magnesium affect the risk of esophageal cancer; if confirmed in interventional studies, they could inform dietary modifications to reduce the burden of this cancer. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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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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Listen: Heard Libraries’ cookbooks exhibit showcases historical connection of cooking and medicine
The evolution of cookbooks over hundreds of years and their connections to medicine and health are the focus of a new cross-disciplinary exhibit at the Vanderbilt Central Library. Read MoreSep 25, 2019
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Fish oil and cancer prevention
Fish oil supplementation provides a modest but beneficial effect on reducing molecules associated with colorectal cancer development. Read MoreJun 24, 2019
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Microbiome links diet to health
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that the gut microbiome composition modulates how dietary nutrients are metabolized, with potential downstream consequences on metabolic health. Read MoreJun 20, 2019
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Vandy Cooks features state agricultural specialist Tammy Algood April 6
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus present "Vandy Cooks with Tammy Algood" Friday, April 6, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center teaching kitchen. Read MoreMar 23, 2018
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Women’s Center presents Work-Life Workshop on workplace nutrition Jan. 31
The Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center launches its spring schedule of Work-Life Workshops for faculty, staff and graduate students on Wednesday, Jan. 31, with “Nutrition 101: Developing Healthy Workplace Habits." Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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Calcium intake and colorectal cancer
Calcium intake appears to protect against colorectal cancer in individuals with certain gene variants, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read MoreOct 18, 2017
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Boomers, Elders and More: Long-term nutrition care for dementia
Many older adults with dementia do not eat and drink a sufficient amount to maintain a healthy weight. Simple strategies are effective but time-consuming for care providers. Read MoreJun 14, 2017
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Farmers’ Market returns to plaza June 1
The Nashville Farmers’ Market at Vanderbilt University Medical Center returns Thursday, June 1, and will be held every Thursday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 26. Read MoreMay 30, 2017
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Join Health Plus for National Nutrition Month in March
Celebrate National Nutrition Month 2017 by putting your best fork forward! Every food choice we make is an opportunity to move toward a healthy eating pattern. Get involved in these events. Read MoreMar 17, 2017
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Add excitement to your edible Valentine’s Day treats
It’s true that 70 percent cacao (or higher) dark chocolate has some health benefits when consumed in moderation, but why stop there? Incorporating red fruit into Valentine’s Day treats adds vibrancy as well as additional nutrients that are good for the heart. Read MoreFeb 8, 2017
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The myth that healthy foods cost more may have a negative impact on consumer choices
The idea that healthy foods are universally more expensive drives consumer choices to a degree that it shouldn’t, according to a new Vanderbilt study. Read MoreDec 1, 2016
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Food study seeks to help employees make healthier choices
When dining in the Medical Center North breakroom or the Simply-to-Go counter at Courtyard Café, Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees can get a little help making informed food choices by picking a color: green, yellow or red. Read MoreNov 17, 2016