2016 Dudley Allen Sargent Lecture “The Past, Present, and Future of the Global Burden of Disease Study” was presented by Christopher J. L. Murray, MD, DPhil, Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and Professor of Global Health at the University of Washington. Physician and health economist Christopher Murray has dedicated his career […]
Application Deadline: December 31, 2016 The Sargent Service Learning Program offers Sargent students a unique opportunity to participate in faculty led, interdisciplinary, service learning experiences. Mesoamerica is the homeland of many of the world’s “superfoods” including chia, flax, and cacao. It is the native home of many of the modern world’s staple foods such as […]
BU Research, (10/17/16) “For nearly three decades, Shinn-Cunningham has studied how our brains make sense of sound. Her lab’s investigations stretch from the precise algorithms of auditory signal processing to the black boxes of cognition and how shifting attention changes the way our brains sort through the daily mix of sounds we encounter. Recently, she […]
(10/17/16) Clinical Professor Linda Bandini quoted. Expert quote: “When it comes to energy expenditure, exercise for many teens comes in the form of competitive sports, in which children with developmental disabilities are less likely to take part.”
(10/13/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “When it comes to meals or snacks, you really shouldn’t mess with Mother Nature. These products may have the basic nutrients listed in a textbook, but they’re likely missing other compounds that, working in conjunction, could be your ticket to longevity, disease prevention, and overall better […]
(10/7/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake writes about the best things to do before, during and after Hurricane Matthew knocks out your power. This includes moving fresh meat to your freezer, avoiding opening the freezer and refrigerator unnecessarily and even simply tossing food out. Read full article.
(10/3/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake examines the Baby Boomers’ relationship with sugary foods and beverages, revealing that the average American consumes way more than their recommended sugar level. Read the full article.
(9/28/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “I have mastered how to embrace my 100-percent Italian culinary heritage with a strategy that helps me also manage my weight: portion size. In Italy, the portions are perfect; in America, the portions are a sitcom.” Read full article.
(9/22/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “We all grew up with it, and we loved it, and guess what—it really is good for you… Take comfort in knowing that ingredients like salt, sugars, and oils are used in very small amounts in peanut butters.” Read full article.
Sargent Nutrition faculty, students and alumni are scheduled to present at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) this October. Presentations Date/Time Title Authors Tuesday October 18, 8-9:30 a.m. Set Yourself Up to Earn the Internship Julia Roberts, Joan Salge Blake, and Jana Wolff Poster Sessions Date/Time Title Authors Sunday October 16, 11:45-1:15 p.m. […]
(9/21/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake quoted. Expert quote: “You can really choke on anything. You have to be sure you chew properly and not swallow in big gulps. It’s also important to have fluids on hand, so you can swallow and move things along.” Read full article.
(9/20/16) Lynn elementary school teacher Mary Borrelli shares her experience working with Prof Swathi Kiran and the Aphasia Resource Center. Expert quote: “The brain tries to reach into its store of words and sentences, and comes up empty. And that’s huge because not only can you not come up with a word or spell a […]
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(9/19/16) With the advice of Sargent Choice Nutrition Center nutritionists Rachel Reynolds, Lauren O’Brien and Elizabeth Treiber, BU Today has compiled a list of affordable, easy-to-make, healthy recipes. Read the full article.
(9/19/16) Clinical Associate Professor Joan Salge Blake featured. Expert quote: “The rule of thumb is that food be in the danger zone for no more than two hours, but if it is 90 degrees or higher outside, no more than one hour,” Watch full video.