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Stock up on fall superfoods

August 9, 2022 by Strategic Communication

As fall approaches, there are many in season produce packed with nutrients you can add to your diet.

These fall superfoods include items from apples to butternut squash to pomegranates and pumpkins.

Registered dietitian Natalie Allen talks about superfoods and highlights a few good choices for the fall. She’s also clinical assistant professor in the Department of Public Health and Sports Medicine at Missouri State University.

Boost your health

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Filed Under: Dietetics, Public health and sports medicine

Registered dietitian receives MOCAN award

August 4, 2022 by Emily Yeap

The Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition recently gave an award to Dr. Daniela Novotny, a registered dietitian and senior instructor in the department of public health and sports medicine at Missouri State University. This award honors a Missouri health professional who finds innovative ways to help Missourians improve nutrition and physical activity for better overall health.

Novotny created a Teaching Kitchen (TK) program for MSU employees and their families. It took place in summer 2021. The program emphasized improving behaviors that affect physical and psychological health through quality health education; the development of new skills; a supportive and safe environment; and exposure to horticulture opportunities in the local community.

Getting students involved

During the program, Novotny created and led education sessions based upon health behavior theory that focused on building nutrition knowledge and encouraging general health principles. These sessions were paired with weekly cooking classes facilitated by MSU dietetics students to increase practical skills and cooking confidence. Novotny provided guidance and mentorship to the students, which allowed them to gain experiences in nutrition education and health promotion.

Additionally, the program consisted of field trips to community sites: a vegetable garden, an urban farm, a farmer’s market tour and a food pantry. Finally, woven throughout the program were activities to emphasize social connectedness, which is associated with improved health outcomes and longevity.

“In my many years of serving as a registered dietitian, this program is at the top of my lists of successes as it allowed me to co-create an experience that addressed social, community and environmental factors related to healthy lifestyles,” Novotny said.

“We can say all day long ‘eat healthier foods and be active,’ but education alone will not bring about change. Pairing educational programs with hands-on activities that promote confidence and self-efficacy with new behaviors has a much better possible outcome.”

Novotny added that the best part about creating the program was working with her students.

“I had an amazing group of students, led by Stephanie Urich, who took on the cooking classes with enthusiasm and creativity. This was 100% a team effort, and without our students volunteering their time and effort, there would be no program. I’m honored for this award, but the true gift for me was being able to share this experience with some amazing students.”

Program outcomes

Data from the program suggested the TK led to improved health behaviors: participants reported increasing their intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains; making more meals from basic ingredients; and placing a greater emphasis on eating at home. Cooking self-efficacy, comfort in the kitchen and general well-being were also improved among participants.

Furthermore, feedback suggested that the group camaraderie and support were essential for the integration of new behaviors. By taking the initiative to implement comprehensive wellness programming, Novotny provided an environment for laughter and learning—and the encouragement to prioritize health goals amid the pandemic.

Filed Under: Dietetics, Public health and sports medicine Tagged With: Daniela Novotny, Dietetics, Public health and sports medicine, students

How to get rid of mosquitoes and avoid bites

August 3, 2022 by Strategic Communication

Mosquito bites are not only itchy and a nuisance, but they can spread diseases.

Dr. David Claborn, an entomologist and master of public health program director at Missouri State University, shares with Homes & Garden how you can get rid of mosquitoes and avoid bites.

Filed Under: Public health and sports medicine

Serving the community’s audiology needs

August 2, 2022 by Strategic Communication

From left to right: Brooke Byler, Dr. Sarah Jones and Dr. Sarah Barber.

At Missouri State University, the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provides hands-on learning opportunities to MSU students enrolled in speech-language pathology and audiology programs.

It also offers a full range of diagnostic, treatment and education services for people with speech-language and hearing disorders of all ages.

Highlighting the clinic’s audiology services and Missouri State’s audiology program are three individuals: clinical associate professors of audiology Dr. Sarah Jones and  Dr. Sarah Barber, and Doctor of Audiology student Brooke Byler.

What are the audiology services at MSU?

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Filed Under: Communication Sciences and Disorders

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