All students are invited to attend the Multi-Disciplinary Forum on November 9 from 6-8pm in the PSU Ballroom. This year's topic will focus on working together as part of a medical team. We hope you can join us for an informative and interactive evening. … [Read more...] about CHHS Multi-Disciplinary Forum–Mark Your Calendar
This spring, in our BMS 430 "Training Table Recipe Contest," we have another great winner. Hailey Rausch, dietetics major from Lee's Summit, MO, developed a delicious recipe using beets. Beets have been proven to be ergogenic and improve performance in an endurance athlete, due to their nitrate content. They're also recommended for individuals trying to lower blood … [Read more...] about Helping Athletes “Beet” the Competition
The Biomedical Sciences Department is committed to helping our students become the best professional practitioners they can be. One area where we are helping our students grow is in understanding the different roles of healthcare providers on a medical team. In Fall 2017, the dietetics program and students in BMS 536 partnered with undergraduate social work students and … [Read more...] about Interprofessional Learning
Hands-down, we had a favorite in our annual BMS 430 Sports Nutrition "Training Table Potluck." The Honey Ranch Chicken Wrap, developed by student Fatima Washington, was the winner of "best recipe" for the majority of students. This wrap is an excellent combination of meat, grains, and vegetables--a delicious, nutritious choice! The Honey Ranch Chicken … [Read more...] about Eating to Win: Honey Ranch Chicken Wraps
This blog post was written by Hailey Rausch, senior dietetics student. Below she shares her experiences from the annual FNCE conference for dietitians. Unsure what passion truly feels like? When I walked into a room bigger than a football field, filled with dietitians and fellow dietitians-to-be, and Lucille Beseler, the president of the Academy of Nutrition and … [Read more...] about Passion for Dietetics