News about the nutrition science and dietetics programs at Syracuse University | Fall 2017.
In this edition:
Nutrition program news & notes
2017 is a very special year!
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We look forward to seeing you at the 100-year celebration planned for Sept 22-23 in Syracuse (see related story). Please keep in touch so that our paths can cross, either on campus, at conferences or other events and activities. Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead.
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- Support student opportunities to conduct research, attend conferences, or study abroad.
- Similar to the Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Lecture Series (see story), with funding we could bring in a series of dietetic/food/nutrition experts to provide food demonstrations on a theme, or we could bring in experts on physical assessments to train the students and local R.Ds. We could also offer a wider series of applied classes for credit and/or for continuing education to the community.
- There are also opportunities to support students while we provide a service to the community or conduct research via ACE assistants. Funding could support nutrition counselors, physical assessment technicians, food demonstration masters and assistants to support equipment usage, food demonstrations, set up/clean up/ ordering and preparation for tasting events. These positions are essential to implement more intensive classes and seminars.
- ACE Grants could support student use of the ACE Center to conduct education/research.
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Undergraduate thesis projects:
| Student | Title | Advisor |
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| Arielle Hall | The effects of vitamin K, carotenoids, and exercise on bone mineral density in young females: a comparison between runners and swimmers. | Dr. Margaret Voss |
Master’s thesis projects:
| Student | Title | Advisor |
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| Laura Brown | Greening the thrifty food plan – how adding a sustainability constraint affects price, availability and market basket composition. | Dr. Jennifer Wilkins |
| Marlei Simon | Intuitive eating practices and attitudes of registered dietitian nutritionists. | Dr. Tanya Horacek |
| Martha Renee Wasserbauer | Does dietary melatonin play a role in bone mineralization? | Dr. Margaret Voss |
Nutrition Science and Dietetics (Department Awards) 2017.
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