School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition /channels/taxonomy/term/12118/all en The Walrus Talks: Africa's Next Generation /channels/event/walrus-talks-africas-next-generation-259321 &;;&;;&;;/&;; Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:11:52 +0000 webfull 116983 at /channels Less body fat for toddlers taking vitamin D /channels/news/less-body-fat-toddlers-taking-vitamin-d-260696 &;;&;;&;;/&;; <p>Supplement given during first year of life critical for muscle-mass development</p> <p>A healthy intake of vitamin D in the first year of life appears to set children up to have more muscle mass and less body fat as toddlers, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatric Obesity.</p> <p>The findings emerged from research initially aimed at confirming the importance of vitamin D for bone density. The additional benefit in terms of body composition came as a surprise for the research team.</p> Mon, 02 May 2016 14:53:48 +0000 webfull 118626 at /channels Research and Surveillance underpin Health Canada approaches to Population Health Nutrition /channels/event/research-and-surveillance-underpin-health-canada-approaches-population-health-nutrition-263909 &;;&;;&;;/&;; Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:02:47 +0000 webfull 122675 at /channels Two ϲ students use company to raise awareness for diabetes /channels/news/two-mcgill-students-use-company-raise-awareness-diabetes-264068 <p>Two students from ϲ University, <strong>Zoey Li</strong> and <strong>Yin Hong</strong>, have founded a company to help raise awareness about diabetes and to help those coping with it.</p> <p>Yumi Box is a whole grain subscription box that delivers preportioned and preseasoned whole grains to your front door.</p> <p>Read more - <a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/3056618/two-mcgill-students-use-company-to-raise-awareness-for-diabetes/">Global News</a></p> &;;&;;&;;/&;; Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:29:05 +0000 webfull 122890 at /channels PhD Oral Defense: Subclinical Mastitis and Infant Growth in the Western Highlands of Guatemala /channels/event/phd-oral-defense-subclinical-mastitis-and-infant-growth-western-highlands-guatemala-258502 &;;&;;&;;/&;; <p>PhD Oral Defense of <strong>Hilary Wren</strong>, Dietetics and Human Nutrition.</p> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:24:09 +0000 webfull 115963 at /channels Healthy options are a package deal at Oatbox and Yumibox /channels/news/healthy-options-are-package-deal-oatbox-and-yumibox-264160 <p>“Instead of being another resource for knowledge, we’re actually delivering something practical to people,” said Li. “We’re combining nutrition and gourmet flavours to motivate behaviour change. It’s time dietitians became a key leader in the food industry, having a direct impact on putting good food into consumer homes. Dietitians don’t have to be the food police.” Yumibox Co-Founders and ϲ Macdonald Campus students, <strong>Mengyin Hong</strong>, and <strong>Zoey Li</strong>. Montreal Gazette.</p> Tue, 15 Nov 2016 19:29:00 +0000 webfull 123012 at /channels Dietetics and Human Nutrition Meal Events /channels/event/dietetics-and-human-nutrition-meal-events-259206 <h2> </h2> <h2>Hungry for something different? Meal events start March 9th!</h2> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 22:08:34 +0000 webfull 116863 at /channels