About five years ago, Keri Dougless fell in love with CrossFit. As she went deeper into it, one section really captured her attention. Nutrition. It’s the study of nutrients in food and how the body uses them. “I started researching (nutrition) on my own and that’s when I came across the dietetics degree and learned it was actually a position you could … [Read more...] about Finding the right fit
Misinformation in the health care community can be deadly, especially amidst a global health crisis. One recent case of misinformation linked wearing disposable masks to harmful levels of carbon dioxide (C02) in pediatric participants. The article, published in the Journal of American Medical Association: Pediatrics edition, was retracted a week after its publication due to … [Read more...] about Turning resources into research
MSU Care is a free and charitable clinic that serves an underserved, unisured population within the community. Jaime Gnau, clinical dietician at MSU Care and also clinical instructor of MSU’s dietetics program, talks about her role at the clinic. “A lot of my work focuses around diabetes, weight management and developing a healthy relationship with food,” Gnau … [Read more...] about Partnerships built to improve quality of life
Eating a cheeseburger or pizza won’t ruin your diet. Meghan McGaw, a nutrition and dietetics major, can tell you why. As the saying goes: All foods can fit. “You can eat anything in moderation. An excess of anything can make you gain weight. It’s just the idea of balance,” she said. “You can eat healthier some days, less healthy other days and still maintain whatever … [Read more...] about What a dietitian can do for you
In 2017, Dallas Massey lost his brother to pneumonia. With an interest in writing, he used that tragedy as an inspiration to write a book. Growing up, Massey, who’s a per course faculty in the department of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, had a childhood full of obstacles. But even after being diagnosed with a genetic disease, he and his late brother, Dillon, … [Read more...] about Turning heartache into a thriller