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Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences News

The department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences within the School of Integrated Health Sciences provides a high-quality educational experience in the areas of kinesiology, nutrition sciences, and athletic training. Students receive rigorous classroom instruction aided by computer and multimedia instruction, practical laboratory immersion, and clinical experiences.

Current Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences News

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School districts are ready for another school year, and 51ԹϺ's experts are prepared to make this the easiest return to the classroom yet.

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A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring 51ԹϺ staff and students.

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Integrated Health Sciences graduate Cordero Roche returns to educate the next generation of sports scientists.

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The top headlines featuring 51ԹϺ’s staff and students.

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A collection of colorful headlines featuring 51ԹϺ staff and students.

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At 51ԹϺ, nontraditional students can find support designed to meet them where they are — and help them go further.

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences In The News

MarthaStewart.com

If you follow a plant-based diet or enjoy meatless meals, you've likely incorporated veggie burgers into your rotation. But are veggie burgers healthy, like many people think? The patties have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they're often touted as "better" alternatives to traditional beef burgers. Yet, some veggie burgers are also highly processed, making it difficult to know which type of patty is best.

AARP

From your first trail to longer adventures, these 32 tips can help older adults at every experience level hike smarter, safer and more comfortably.

Runner's World

Strength training for a marathon helps you prevent injury and chase faster miles, but can you actually build muscle in the process?

The Financial Express

A new study suggests that the viral 12-3-30 treadmill workout, which went viral on TikTok by influencer Lauren Giraldo, may burn more fat than traditional treadmill running, even though it takes longer to complete.

Verywell Health

Watermelon is considered a healthy fruit, but it can cause blood sugar spikes when eaten in large quantities.

Martha Stewart

When it comes to foods high in protein, many people reach for meat, eggs, and legumes. But you're not limited to these options; there are plenty of high-protein grains to enjoy. These ingredients provide a plant-based alternative to animal foods, which is helpful if you're trying to eat less meat. They're also a good source of fiber, which works with protein to enhance satiety and reduce hunger. They also provide essential vitamins and minerals, making them some of the healthiest foods you can eat.

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Recent Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Accomplishments

Richard Rosenkranz (Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences), along with colleagues, recently published "Testing an adapted obesity prevention intervention in under resourced schools: a pilot clustered randomized controlled trial" in the journal Scientific Reports. 
Neda Akhavan (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences), along with colleagues, recently published ​"Daily Mango Intake Improves Glycemic and Body Composition Outcomes in Adults with Prediabetes: A Randomized Controlled Study" in the journal Foods. 
Brian Schilling (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) has been awarded $510,000 of funding through a subcontract on a U.S. Department of Defense Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II grant. The project, “Optimizing Remote Pre-Accession Training for Air Force Special Operations Forces Using BridgeAthletic with Garmin Integration,”…
Neda Akhavan (Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences), along with colleagues, recently published "The Comparative Effects of White Potato and White Rice Consumption on Measures of Cardiometabolic Health in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Features of Metabolic Syndrome" in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition. 
Kara Radzak (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) provided an oral presented on "Cadets’ perspectives on cultural and programmatic changes to facilitate musculoskeletal injury help-seeking and reduce injury concealment in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps" at the 2025 Military Health System Research Symposium. Co-authors included Joshua…
A research team from five universities, including 51ԹϺ's Dustin W. Davis (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences), has published “Editorial Policies on Artificial Intelligence in Sport Science: Balancing Innovation and Ethical Standards” in Kinesiology Review (Impact Factor: 1.7). The study examined how sport-science journals are…