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NFES Master’s in Four Finalist!

Published: February 4, 2020 | 12:48 pm | Posted in: In the Media, NIP Research, Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

James Ippolito has been selected as a finalist for the Graduate School’s Master’s in Four thesis competition. James will be competing against a group of his peers on February 25th for monetary prizes. Participating students will have four minutes and four slides to present their research to the judges. James is a master’s thesis student […]

Sports Nutrition Champions!

Published: January 23, 2020 | 2:34 pm | Posted in: In the Media, Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Congratulations to FSU Alumni Zach Bennet and Jordan Mazur for their participation in the incredible performances of their respective organizations. Zach Bennet earned his M.S. in Sports Nutrition from Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences in 2015. Zach Bennett joined the LSU nutrition staff in 2019 after two season with Texas as an Assistant Sports Dietitan. […]

NFES PhD Student receives NSCA Scholarship

Published: January 15, 2020 | 5:18 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Joseph Laudato was one of fourteen recipients from across the nation to be awarded the National Strength Conditioning Association Foundation (NSCA) 2019 Challenge Scholarship. As a first year PhD student in the Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences Department Joe has been researching the effects of acute and chronic alcohol consumption on muscle mass, function, protein […]

FSU research: Helicopter parenting hinders children’s self-control skills

Published: November 15, 2019 | 1:04 pm | Posted in: Human Development and Family Science, NIP Research

Helicopter parenting is a style of parenting in which parents excessively monitor their children and often remove obstacles from their paths, instead of helping them develop the skills to handle the inevitable difficulties of life. In their work, published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies, researchers looked at why helicopter parenting may harm young […]

Lynda (LinkedIn Learning)

Published: September 18, 2019 | 11:48 am | Posted in: Technology

Need brush up on Excel, improve your presentation skills, learn how to use Photoshop or become a networking whiz? Lynda.com can help you get there. The online learning site offers thousands of online videos taught by industry experts. Courses cover a vast array of business, software and creative skills—from professional certificates to personal hobbies. So […]

NFES faculty receives $2.9M grant to examine peripheral artery disease

Published: September 2, 2019 | 1:43 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Panos Koutakis is an assistant professor in Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences. A Florida State University researcher has received a $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a more effective treatment and diagnosis process for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that afflicts 8.5 million people in the United States. “At […]

A fruitful endeavor: Researcher examines berry polyphenols as potential treatment for cardiovascular treatment

Published: August 31, 2019 | 1:26 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Gloria Salazar, an associate professor of nutrition. A Florida State University researcher is examining how the polyphenol compounds found in blackberries could be used to help fight the buildup of artery plaque. Gloria Salazar, associate professor of nutrition, has received $805,409 from the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program at the Florida Department of […]

High-protein snacks no problem for active women

Published: August 28, 2019 | 2:00 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Physically active women who have foresworn bedtime snacks should feel no fear cracking open the cupboards after sundown for a protein-rich treat, according to new Florida State University-led research.

Get your head in the game: Research shows mindfulness in relationship is key to a happy couple

Published: July 18, 2019 | 4:03 pm | Posted in: Human Development and Family Science

Jonathan Kimmes is an assistant professor of Family and Child Sciences at Florida State University A Florida State University researcher has found that an individual’s ability to be mindful or stay in the present has a profound effect on a romantic partner’s happiness. Assistant Professor of Family and Child Sciences Jonathan Kimmes published a new […]

NFES researcher investigates link between alcohol and cancer-related condition

Published: July 16, 2019 | 1:05 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Exercise Science Jennifer Steiner has received a $750,000 grant to explore the link between alcohol and cancer cachexia. A Florida State University researcher is exploring the effects of chronic alcohol consumption on cancer cachexia, a common condition cancer patients suffer from that is characterized by the loss of muscle mass. […]

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