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Video Segment: Depleting Rice’s Nutritional Quality
May 23, 2018 | UW Medicine Newsroom
A study published in Science Advances shows for the first time that rice grown at concentrations of atmospheric CO2 expected by the end of this century has lower levels of protein, zinc, and four key B vitamins. Co-author and UW Nutritional Sciences Program Director Adam Drewnowski summarizes the findings and potential impact on crops and nutrition in a video.
Read articleRice Less Nutritious as CO2 Levels Rise – New Study Published
May 23, 2018
A study published today in Science Advances shows for the first time that rice grown at concentrations of atmospheric CO2 expected by the end of this century has lower levels of four key B vitamins. The findings from an international research team analyzed rice samples from field experiments started by a University of Tokyo professor....
Read more2018 Graduation: Celebrate Your Success!
May 11, 2018
The Nutritional Sciences Program/GCPD’s celebration is set for August 17 at wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House. Save the dates, and get your celebration smiles ready! At the Nutritional Sciences Program, many of our students graduate after completing practice experience in the Summer, so we enjoy an extended celebration period, beginning with UW’s Commencement June 9, all the...
Read moreVitalizing Vitamins and Supple Supplements
May 10, 2018 | The Daily
NSP’s interdisciplinary faculty member and Vice Chair of the UW Department of Pharmacy discusses the effectiveness of taking vitamins for a healthy diet and the one vitamin UW students should definitely be taking.
Read articleSeattle Collects More Than $4M from New Tax on Sugary Beverages
May 9, 2018 | The Seattle Times
In a follow-up on Seattle’s soda tax implemented Jan. 1, 2018, the Seattle Times reports on revenues and consumption data collected so far. The Nutritional Sciences Program’s Associate Professor Jesse Jones-Smith shared an update on UW’s study of the impact. She is co-lead of the study.
Read articleRomaine Calm: You Can Still Eat Salad Without Your Favorite Lettuce
May 9, 2018 | Right as Rain by UW Medicine
In light of the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Yuma, Arizona, the Nutritional Sciences Program’s Clinical Faculty member Judy Simon shares tips from her experience as a clinical dietitian on making other leafy greens more palatable for eating.
Read articleHere’s One Obamacare Rule That’s Still Intact: Calorie Counts
May 8, 2018 | KUOW
As the nation joins local King County in requiring calorie information on menus, Nutritional Sciences Program Director Adam Drewnowski shares his expertise on how the new requirement might impact people’s food decisions.
Read article2018-2019 Predoctoral Instructor Positions
May 8, 2018
The Nutritional Sciences Program within the School of Public Health (SPH) invites applications for four Predoctoral Instructor Positions during the Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 quarters. The application deadline is Thursday, May 31. See full details >
Read moreSharon Feucht – 2018 Washington State Outstanding Dietitian of the Year
April 30, 2018
At their annual conference, the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WSAND) honored Sharon Feucht, MA, RDN, CD with the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award for 2018. This award is the most prestigious recognition given by WSAND and highlights notable leadership, ability, and service. Ms. Feucht has been with the Nutrition section of...
Read moreNutrition Affects Cancer Risk
April 17, 2018 | Monterey Herald
Registered dietitian nutritionist Barbara Quinn reflects on the impact of nutrition on cancer risk. Quinn quotes Nutritional Sciences Program core faculty member Johanna Lampe who shares her expertise from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on how beneficial microbes in our gut may help fight off the development of colon cancer.
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