The University of Illinois Extension offers the Nurturing Foundations series, a free online program designed to promote children’s health at this vital stage in their lives.
Study explores the intersection of culture and health among Mexican women and children As we move through life, our bodies get older. Aging is inevitable, but how fast it happens can vary considerably. Physical and environmental stressors can accelerate the process, and culture may interact with biology in ways that are not fully explored. A new study from the University of Illinois looks at the intersection of culture and health among Mexican women and children in the U.S. and Mexico. The researchers evaluate how acculturation to the U.S. affects the association between body fat and telomere length. Their results were not quite what they expected, underscoring the need to conduct more research with diverse groups.
E-Mail The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the ASN Foundation are proud to announce the 2021 recipients of its scientific achievement awards. The 2021 ASN award recipients are an esteemed group of scientists whose contributions and dedication to advancing nutrition research, education and practice are inspiring, stated ASN President, Lindsay Allen, PhD. We are thrilled to shine the light on our members remarkable achievements. As previously announced, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns and uncertainty around travel restrictions, the ASN Board of Directors made the decision to host Nutrition 2021 as an interactive, engaging, and safe virtual event: NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE, June 7-10.
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Program Details University of Illinois Extension is joining with the Family Resiliency Center to offer the Abriendo Caminos Program. Hispanic families will learn about the pathway to Hispanic health with Margarita Teran-Garcia, M.D., Ph.D. Other guests will include Illinois Extension staff and current volunteer leaders from your community. Join Dr. Teran-Garcia for virtual volunteer training on March 30 and April 13 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. As an Abriendo Caminos volunteer, you will learn to teach about healthy cooking, family mealtime, and the benefits of physical activity. Trained, bilingual volunteers will teach weekly sessions and work with Hispanic families. Abriendo Caminos will be offered on Monday nights April 19-May 24, 2021 from 5:30-6:45 PM via zoom.