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How simulation-based learning prepares UK dietetics students for clinical success

Jun 10, 2024, 8:17 AM

UK's Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition has made strides in preparing its dietetics students for real-world clinical settings through a program incorporating Simulation-Based Learning Experiences

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UK’s CHET awards pilot grants to further research on health disparities

Sep 18, 2023, 9:08 AM

Jessica Burris in the College of Arts and Sciences and Yuqing Zheng in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment received funding.

McConnell, Boozman discuss agriculture priorities at meeting held at UK

Jun 28, 2023, 7:11 AM

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, hosted U.S. Senator John Boozman on June 27 at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to provide an update on agriculture issues of importance to the Commonwealth and the nation.

New UK study could help fight food insecurity

Jan 24, 2023, 9:53 AM

A University of Kentucky researcher is leading a study that could help combat food insecurity.

UK researchers, community partners tackle health threats from 'forever chemicals'

Dec 6, 2022, 8:40 AM

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are the focus of a targeted investigation by UK Superfund Research Center scientists who are working collaboratively with community partners to protect Kentuckians.

New UK College of Medicine course focuses on healing power of food

Nov 17, 2022, 7:13 AM

A new course in the UK College of Medicine is teaching future doctors how to incorporate healthy food options into care for patients.

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Abstract submission, registration open for UK’s 2022 Food, Energy and Water Symposium

Nov 4, 2022, 7:01 AM

Leaders will present and discuss their work on the interconnected research fields at the symposium on Dec. 8. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Jacobs Science Building.

UK Researcher Helps Improve Soldier Eating Habits With New App

Jul 28, 2022, 7:11 AM

A 2020 study by the Health of the Force-Army Public Health Center found that one in five military service members were classified as obese and had difficulty meeting Army fitness and weight standards. Alison Gustafson from the UK Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition said novel approaches are needed to help personnel, especially new recruits, maintain a healthy weight.

Rivalry Aside, UK and UT Undergrads Study Hydroponic Lettuce

Jul 12, 2022, 7:09 AM

Undergraduate agriculture students from the University of Kentucky and the University of Tennessee put the competition aside this summer to jointly study how light affects hydroponic lettuce.

Facing Inflation Part II: UK Experts Cover Kentucky Agriculture and the Grocery Store

Jun 30, 2022, 7:15 AM

In the second part of this series, UK experts from the Gatton College of Business and Economics and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment provide insight into the current reality Kentuckians are facing at the grocery store and in the kitchen.

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