Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Dr. Moreira’s teaching and research focus on LGBTQIA2S+ equity and inclusion in STEM and physiology education. During the latter portion of his postdoctoral fellowship, he began an independent research program on LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion. He is currently assessing methods to redesign undergraduate and graduate physiology curricula to better educate students on […]
(11/9/22, US News & World Report) In this US News & World Report piece, Program Director and Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake outlines the Thanksgiving cooking mistakes that can lead to food poisoning. Waiting until the last minute to thaw a turkey, washing poultry, not cooking a turkey thoroughly, or stuffing a turkey while cooking […]
(11/15/22, Good Housekeeping) Expert Quote: “Some research suggests that the phytochemical catechins in tea may help in the fight against upper respiratory tract infections… when you’re feeling under the weather, warm liquids often feel like an internal blanket, making you more comfortable.” – Program Director and Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake Read the full article
(11/21/22, National Geographic) Expert quote: “When you eat something, the first bite or two is outrageous, and all the subsequent bites are never going to be as good.” – Program Director and Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake Read the full article
(11/10/2022, The New York Times) Associate Professor and Chair Paula Quatromoni was interviewed by The New York Times about the pressure on female college athletes to cut body fat. “This practice is steeped in weight stigma, stereotypes and misinformation. It is not based on sport science, and rarely is the practice managed or monitored closely by […]
(10/25/2022, Boston 25 News) Expert Quote: “Apples are full of fiber and phytochemicals, which are good for your heart, teeth, and your gut. They have a type of soluble fiber called pectin, and soluble fibers will help lower the bad LDL cholesterol. If you have a high amount of LDL cholesterol in your diet, that increases […]
(10/10/22, Nourish) Expert Quote: “Using trans fat-free cooking oil is certainly better. But no matter how you look at it, that doughnut is still a doughnut and it is still fried, and anytime you fry foods you pump up the fat and calories.” – Program Director and Clinical Nutrition Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the full […]
(10/08/22, Consumer Reports) You’ve probably heard for years that chicken soup helps you feel better when you have a cold. Making the right soup a regular part of your diet is a great way to get some of the nutrients you may be short on. And the soup doesn’t have to be homemade: You can find […]
(09/09/22, Boston 25 News) Expert Quote: “With a Mediterranean type diet, plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, those people tend to have less long COVID symptoms. All those fruits and vegetables give you a lot of vitamins and minerals and are very good for the immune system. If you go into this [COVID] with […]