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UTHealth School of Public Health Austin Campus Dean Authors Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Position Paper

Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, regional dean of the UTHealth School of Public Health Austin Campus, served as the lead author on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ position paper on the prevention of pediatric overweight and obesity, published in February 2022.

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“How Good Food Works from Seed to Plate,” Earns Distinction with Multiple Awards

“How Good Food Works from Seed to Plate,” showcasing UTHealth School of Public Health’s Nourish Program, earns distinction with multiple awards.

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Get to Know Center Faculty: Dr. Marcia Otto

Interviewing faculty can be a great way to get to know more about them! Learning more about faculty research and interests can be helpful to students forming their own interests and career goals. Dr. Marcia Otto is an assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences.

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Garden-to-Table Growing what you eat

Laura S. Moore, MEd, RD was featured in the Buzz Magazine

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Gorgeous new Texas Med Center cookbook offers nourishing recipes

Laura S. Moore, MEd, RD, talked to the Houston Chronicle about the cookbook she and J. Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, RD, co-wrote as part of the Nourish Program at UTHealth School of Public Health.

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Publication Spotlight: Exploring the Impact of Policies to Improve Geographic and Economic Access to Vegetables among Low-Income, Predominantly Latino Urban Residents: An Agent-Based Model

The publication “Exploring the Impact of Policies to Improve Geographic and Economic Access to Vegetables among Low-Income, Predominantly Latino Urban Residents: An Agent-Based Model” developed an agent-based model to simulate the food environment of Austin, Texas, USA, and tested the impact of different food access policies on vegetable consumption among low-income, predominantly Latino residents. The development of this agent-based model was led by former Center Faculty Member Dr. Deborah Salvo and Dr. Pablo Lemoine and contributed to by Center Faculty Drs. Alexandra van den Berg and Nalini Ranjit, post-doctoral fellow Dr. Katie Janda, and Center staff member Aida Nielsen.

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Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, was quoted in a Houston Chronicle column about factors contributing to food insecurity in the city

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, was quoted in a Houston Chronicle column about factors contributing to food insecurity in the city.

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A Healthy Heart Starts with a Healthful Meal

Dr. Wesley McWhorter was featured on the "Future of Personal Health" website for the article "A Healthy Heart Starts with a Healthful Meal"

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Interview with Dr. Edward Maibach

This year for the Michael & Susan Dell Center Lectureship in Child Health, we are very excited to introduce our keynote speaker, Dr. Edward Maibach. His extensive career as a public health professional has created significant changes in promoting public engagement about climate change.

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The Health Benefits of Eating Fish

Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by Univision Houston Channel 45 about the health benefits of eating fish.

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National Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to celebrate food and learn about healthful eating and physical activity habits. The theme this year is “Celebrate a world of flavors.” The theme emphasizes that all cultures have a place at the table.

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EAT, HYDRATE, MOVE: Experts Share Healthy Habits for Kids

Six experts give advice on how to encourage kids to eat healthfully, hydrate properly and stay active to help tackle childhood obesity.

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London Produce Show: Dachman Discusses Getting People To Eat More Produce, A Research-Backed Approach And Personal Journey

Shreela Sharma, PhD, spoke with Produce Business about her research on how to encourage people to make healthier food choices.

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Grant funds year-long nutrition program for undergrads

From gardening to patient simulations, a select group of undergraduate students will gain hands-on education about obesity and nutrition through an interprofessional program led by Daphne Hernandez, PhD, MSEd, FAAHB, an associate professor in the Department of Research at Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).

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Publication spotlight: “School-based gardening, cooking, and nutrition intervention increased vegetable intake”

The publication “School-based gardening, cooking, and nutrition intervention increased vegetable intake but did not reduce BMI: Texas sprouts - a cluster randomized controlled trial” discusses the results of a school-based intervention named Texas Sprouts. Center Faculty Drs. Alexandra van den Berg, Adriana Perez, and Deanna Hoelscher contributed to this study, which was led by Dr. Jaimie Davis of UT Austin.

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Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! The American Dental Association held the first Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. This one-day observance became a weeklong event in 1955 and in 1981, a month-long observance known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month was created.

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Project Spotlight: Texas School Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey

The Texas School Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey, often referred to as Texas SPAN, is an ongoing project conducted by the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living and funded by the Child and Adolescent Health Branch of the Maternal and Child Health Unit of the Texas Department of State Health Services.

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American Heart Month 2022

American Heart Month is observed every February to raise awareness about preventing heart disease. Each year, heart disease is the cause of 1 in 4 deaths in the United States and is the leading cause of death in the country. Learning about effective ways to maintain heart health will help lower the risk of developing severe illnesses.

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Get to Know New Michael & Susan Dell Post-Doctoral Fellow: Dr. Hunt

Current Michael & Susan Dell Post-Doctoral Fellow Dr. Hunt completed his PhD in exercise science at the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health in summer 2021. Ethan’s research interests include childhood obesity prevention, health disparities, and obesogenic behaviors.

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Publication spotlight: “Physical Activity, Sleep, and Sedentary Behavior among Successful Long-Term Weight Loss Maintainers: Findings from a U.S. National Study”

The publication “Physical Activity, Sleep, and Sedentary Behavior among Successful Long-Term Weight Loss Maintainers: Findings from a U.S. National Study” evaluated the relationship between sleep, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors with successful long-term weight loss.