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
Which classes should he take at his community college? How many credit hours could he transfer? Which major should he choose at Missouri State? How would he fit in? “Being a transfer student can be intimidating,” Rexroad said. “There’s so much you don’t know at first.” Through resources and helpful people at Missouri State, Rexroad found the answers he … [Read more...] about Aspiring genetic counselor adapts quickly at MSU
For busy families, eating a healthy meal together can be a big challenge. But it’s important to make this happen to establish positive eating habits. Registered Dietitian Natalie Allen discusses how to get more nutritious food in your family’s diet. Allen is also a clinical assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University. Take the time to eat … [Read more...] about Practice nutritious eating as a family
Among the many lessons we’ve learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, one is the importance of testing for the sake of disease prevention. The same goes for other viral infections, like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The CDC recommends everyone between the ages of 13-64 get tested at least once in their lifetime. Dr. Amy Hulme, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at … [Read more...] about HIV is still an epidemic. Getting tested can help reduce transmission.