News Archive: Food Science
UK helps student make connections between nutrition, cancer
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 13, 2020
Inspired by her mother's cancer battle, a human nutrition major is working to become an oncologist with the hopes of serving the people of Eastern Kentucky.
Project allows UK student to positively impact her community
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 3, 2020
Meat scientists answer COVID-19-related consumer questions
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 24, 2020
There is no evidence that consumers can get COVID-19 by eating meat that was handled by a worker who has the virus.
UK Experts Weigh In on Trends That Will Define the Decade: Farm-to-Table and Local Food Sourcing
By
Danielle Donham
Published on Apr. 20, 2020
No shortage in U.S. meat supply amid pandemic
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Apr. 8, 2020
With farming and meat processing deemed an essential business activity, the agriculture sector has not slowed down.
UK’s Superfund Research Center Connects with Community for a Healthier Kentucky
By
Elizabeth Chapin
Published on Mar. 5, 2020
Research conducted at UK's Superfund Research Center suggests that proper nutrition can reduce the toxicity of environmental pollutants.
UK Launches Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition and Culinary Medicine
By
Lindsey Piercy
Published on Feb. 26, 2020
A small-grain value chain comes full circle at UK
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 4, 2020
UK students will get a lesson in local grains thanks to a partnership between UK and a Kentucky farm family.
UK Cooperative Extension announces regional directors
Published on Jan. 22, 2020
The regional directors begin their new positions Feb. 1.
UK to host Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 13, 2020