Bringing Nutritional Science to Life
Nutrition is revolutionizing personal and public health. We empower consumers, families, patients, and workplaces with science-based guidance for a healthier life.
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Nutrition Continuing Education
Series 2020
Series 2020
Nutrigenomics: Are We What We Eat?
April 10, 2020, 9:00AM (CDT)
Learn how nutrients are integrated into cells—and how our genetic code influences nutritional needs.
Nutrition and Disease: How Can Diet Improve Health Outcomes?
May 8, 2020, 9:00AM (CDT)
Learn how diet relates to inflammation and chronic diseases like diabetes —and how nutrition can help.
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About Us: The University of Texas Nutrition Institute
Groundbreaking: How Gardening Inspires Lifelong Health
Three Health Benefits of At-Home Gardening
Gardening 101: Planting and Harvesting Tomatoes
More than Money: Grocery Shopping Is a Family Affair
About Us: The University of Texas Nutrition Institute
Three Tips for Smart Supermarket Shopping
Team
Director
Marissa Duswalt Epstein
is the Director of the University of Texas Nutrition Institute and Lecturer in the McCombs Business School and Department of Nutrition. Previously, Marissa led the Health Education, Engagement and Promotion department at Stanford Health Care, and prior, she was The White House Associate Director of the Let's Move! initiative working directly with Michelle Obama. She received her BS in Nutrition with Honors and became credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Drew Hayes
is a Registered Dietitian and professionally trained chef. She received her BS and MA of Nutritional Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin. Her academic interests are food science, clinical adult nutrition, critical care, food and cooking.
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Ladia Hernandez
is an Assistant Professor of instructor at the University of Texas. She received her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences and her M.S. in Nutritional Sciences/Combined Dietetic Internship through Texas Woman's University. She earned her B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Texas Tech University. Her academic interests include nutritional epidemiology, obesity, maternal and child health, and cancer prevention.
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Diane Papillion
is an Assistant Professor of Instructor at the University of Texas in the Nutritional Sciences Department. She is a Registered Dietitian and spent many years working in the field of public health nutrition before joining the faculty at the University of Texas. Her academic interests are community nutrition and sustainable foodservice systems.
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