News Archive: Dietetics & Human Nutrition
University of Kentucky students serve healthy, balanced meals to community through Meals on Wings
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Christopher Carney
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UK students volunteer at the Campus Kitchen in collecting, organizing and delivering nutritious meals through the Meals on Wings program — embodying dedication to reducing food waste, and addressing food and nutrition disparities.
The University of Kentucky Lemon Tree restaurant blends dining with learning in a culinary classroom
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Jordan Strickler
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The Lemon Tree is a student-led culinary class, where students orchestrate every detail – from delivery service to washing the dishes.
The Food Connection publishes annual UK dining report, showing strong local purchasing performance
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Christopher Carney
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UK Dining remains committed to developing local value chains amidst a changing food landscape and student preferences.
UK Nutrition Education Program works with Gray Street Farmers Market, hosting Recipe Sampling Days for public
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Michele West
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Join local farmers to sample customary recipes featuring locally grown produce, including traditional Somalian and Myanmar recipes.
University of Kentucky wheat study elevates bread baking through genetics
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Jordan Strickler
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UK chef helps pioneer the future of space food, from the Moon to Mars and beyond
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Jordan Strickler
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In the spirit of exploration and the quest for knowledge, a new frontier awaits.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
Hunger summit unites state leaders to address food insecurity
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Jordan Strickler
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Kentucky has one of the highest food-insecurity rates in the nation. UK hopes to help solve that.
Food Connection virtual workshop teaches farm food safety plan development
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Jordan Strickler
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Developing a food safety plan helps growers be organized and proactive in reducing risks and allows them to design efficient procedures that are unique to their operation
UK launches Food as Health Alliance to boost health and wellbeing
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky has just launched a new program bringing together clinical and community research that addresses food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases.