M.P.S. Human Ecology – Nutrition Science
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- Jul 27, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
These dietitian-recommended cereals make healthier breakfasts easy
Tashara Leak, an associate professor of nutritional sciences, provides expert advice on choosing healthy cereals and emphasizes the importance of cost and enjoyment in making nutritious decisions.
- Jul 26, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Are strawberries good for you? Duh, but here's how.
Laura Bellows, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, discusses the nutritional benefits and health considerations of eating strawberries.
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- Jul 23, 2026
- Technology + Human Thriving
For the birds: Parakeet co-designs its own perch
Yue (Elaine) Sha
Elaine Sha, MPH, RD, IBCLC, is a Ph.D. student in Human Nutrition working with Dr. Yarden Golan Maor. Her research focuses on identifying the psychosocial, physiological, and pharmacological factors that influence human milk production and composition. After completing her Registered Dietitian and Pathway 2 Lactation Consultant training during her master’s program at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elaine spent three years as an adult and pediatric clinical dietitian, an experience that shaped
