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NSW congratulates Spring 2023 Outstanding Senior James H. Altizer (Nutritional Sciences - Arizona Online)

May 13, 2023

Meet James H. Altizer, the Spring 2023 NSW Outstanding Senior in Nutritional Sciences (Arizona Online) and the Spring 2023 College of Agriculture of Life Sciences Outstanding Senior in Nutritional Sciences.

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NSW congratulates Spring 2023 Outstanding Senior Valentina Accardo (Nutritional Sciences - Main Campus)

May 12, 2023

Meet Valentina Accardo, the Spring 2023 NSW Outstanding Senior in Nutritional Sciences (Main Campus).

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'Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Promotion' course prepares future personal trainers for success

Feb. 7, 2023

The Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Promotion course offered by the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness gives would-be personal trainers valuable instruction and real-world practice to help them succeed in the field.

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NSW professor joins the ranks of the National Academy of Inventors

Dec. 12, 2022

Dr. Floyd “Ski” Chilton, professor at the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness and director of the Center for Precision Nutrition and Wellness, has just added another to a list of his professional distinctions - he’s been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NIA).

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Fall 2022 CALES Outstanding Senior looks forward to a career in holistic healthcare

Dec. 7, 2022

Meet Natalie Jimenez, the Fall 2022 CALES Outstanding Senior for Nutritional Sciences and Wellness!

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Featured Course: Fermented Foods and Beverages

Nov. 9, 2022

If you're fascinated by fermentation - and if you'd like to try to ferment some foods of your own - this month's featured course is a great place to start!

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SALUDABLES: Building a pipeline for homegrown dietitians in Yuma

Oct. 18, 2022

Educators at the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness, Arizona Western College, and Imperial Valley College are partnering on a new project to develop an educational pipeline for nutrition and dietetics professionals in Yuma, Arizona.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Wanda Howell (1949 - 2022)

Sept. 30, 2022

In memory of Dr. Wanda Howell, former Chair of the Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona Distinguished Professor, Bart Cardon Teaching Fellow, and Chair of the Faculty Senate, who passed away in July of 2022.

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Featured Course: Culinary Medicine

Aug. 30, 2022

If you're interested in developing your culinary skills while learning how to develop and adapt recipes to meet special nutrition needs like disease management or food allergies, this month's Featured Course just might be for you!

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Woman of Impact: Dr. Ashley J. Snider

Aug. 22, 2022

The University of Arizona Office of Research, Innovation & Impact honors Dr. Ashley J. Snider, an associate professor in the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness (NSW), as part of the inaugural class of Women of Impact. Read on to get to know Dr. Snider and her work!

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2022 Robie Gold Medal winner wants to serve and celebrate Yuma's unique needs and opportunities

May 9, 2022

Meet Lily Yu Lin McNair (class of 2022), one of this year's CALES Outstanding Seniors and winner of the Robie Gold Medal.

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Real Talk: What's the deal with fermented foods?

May 4, 2022

Fermented foods are having a moment. But what is fermentation, and why have fermented foods and beverages become such health and wellness darlings in recent years? Faculty from the University of Arizona School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness dive into this topic in the inaugural article of our new series, Real Talk, which offers our expert's perspectives on popular topics in nutrition and wellness.

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