Freshman fifteen- is it a myth or is it real? Studies show that although gaining 15 pounds freshman year is unlikely, weight gain tends to happen the first year of college. The culprit? Lots of factors contribute to weight gain, but dining halls, providing buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner may be an area for improvement for students. Dietetic Interns at … [Read more...] about Healthy Bear Bites
For some, college is an inevitable stepping stone that has been in place since childhood. For Amanda Zitting, college was never forced or expected, but new and exciting. Amanda grew up as the second oldest daughter in a family of nine, living in a small southwest Missouri town. She is a first-generation college student at Missouri State University, and as a Bear she has … [Read more...] about First-generation student sips on memories
For our BMS 430 Sports Nutrition potluck, we had some great food creations. One student developed her own "bowl" with beans and rice and another made "cookie dough dip" out of chickpeas. It's always fun to see what students prepare to share with the class to help an athlete improve performance. The students voted and their favorite dish was "One Pan Mexican Quinoa" prepared … [Read more...] about Quinoa for Athletes
We continue to implement TRAIN (Testing Recreational Activities and Improving Nutrition) in conjunction with ARC of the Ozarks. Dietetics and kinesiology students work with athletes to evaluate physical strengths and abilities, then identify a sport the athletes could try within Special Olympics. Dietetics students also discussed sports nutrition and hydration. We've … [Read more...] about Training The Next Olympians – Part 2
Check out what's going on with the Student Dietetic Association (SDA). They've been busy with several activities in the community, a few are highlighted below. SDA's next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:30-7:30p.m. in PROF 411. Information about meetings and other SDA events can be found on the SDA bulletin board on the 4th floor of PROF. Also, students, … [Read more...] about SDA Happenings