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UC Davis Nutrition Department

WEBFaculty extend science-based information to the public through local, state, national and international channels. Research in the department helps formulate policies and nutrition …

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Can Food Banks Better Promote Nutrition and Health

WEBFood banks face some common challenges in promoting nutrition, health and equity. While food banks could assess the nutritional quality of their inventory, …

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Nutrition & Health Info Sheets for Health Professionals

WEBNutrition & Health Info Sheets contain up-to-date information about nutrition, health, and food. They are provided in two different formats for consumer and …

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Mission, Vision, and Key Areas of Expertise

WEBMission The mission of the Nutrition department is to advance nutritional biology and translation to improving human health through research, education and …

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Nutrition & Health Fact Sheet: VEGETARIAN DIETS

WEB1 What is a vegetarian diet? Vegetarian diets are plant-based eating patterns that focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

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UC Davis Nutrition Department

WEBDr. Zivkovic’s research is focused on the role of diet and nutrition in Precision Health. Precision Health emphasizes individually tailored approaches to optimize health …

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USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center

WEBThe mission of the USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center is to improve dietary recommendations by understanding variability in people’s responses to …

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Jennifer T Smilowitz, Ph.D. UC Davis Nutrition Department

WEBDocuments. Dr. Jennifer Smilowitz CV. Department of Nutrition, 3135 Meyer Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-5270 | 530-752-4630 | …

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Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Calcium

WEBCalcium is a mineral used for numerous functions, including building bones and teeth, muscle contraction, blood clotting, maintenance of cell membranes, and nerve …

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Fewer Than 10% of Patients Screened for Food Insecurity During …

WEBAs jobless rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, millions more Americans experienced food insecurity because they lacked consistent access to food. …

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UC Davis Nutrition Department

WEBAccording to the National Cancer Institute, prostate cancer affects one in every six men, and nearly 30,000 men die from prostate cancer each year in the United …

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Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Phytochemicals

WEBPhytochemicals are bioactive compounds found in vegetables, fruits, cereal grains, and plant-based beverages such as tea and wine. Phytochemical consumption is associated …

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Nutrition & Health Info Sheets for Consumers

WEBCalFresh Food provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious foods for better health. For information, call 1-877-847-3663. Nutrition & …

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UC Davis Nutrition Department

WEBDr. Liz Applegate, a nationally renowned expert on nutrition and fitness, is a faculty member of the Nutrition Department and has served as the Director of Sports …

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Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Catechins and Epicatechins

WEBThe pairing of caffeine and catechins influences 24-hour energy expenditure via the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and peripheral tissues. Research suggests that …

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Produced by: Nutrition and Health Info Sheet: Fat

WEBTrans fatty acids are the product of hydrogenating oils, a process that converts liquid fat to solid fat. This method has been used by many food manufacturers because it extends …

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