Human Nutritional Sciences News Archive

Wpg Free Press: Rapping with the prof
March 27, 2018 —
Michael Eskin, a professor in the department of human nutritional sciences at the University of Manitoba, is known for rapping about lipids, his area of expertise.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Unlocking a healthy relationship with food
March 1, 2018 —
Join us for a free interactive discussion on the potential, and the limits, a healthy long term relationship with food can have.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Helping newcomers discover healthy nutrition
June 1, 2017 —
Nutrition education program helps immigrants and refugees adapt to eating healthy in Canada

Can breastfeeding help protect babies from wheezing?
May 2, 2017 —
U of M study shows that babies who are breastfed longer are less likely to wheeze, putting them at lower risk for asthma later on.

Op-ed: Three popular nutrition diet trends to steer clear of — based on best evidence
April 17, 2017 —
“Alternative facts” aren’t a new concept in the field of nutritional science. Too bad so many people fall for them.

Wpg Free Press: The kids’ diets are not all right
March 29, 2017 —
'The fact we don’t know what Manitoba kids are eating is stunning, given that obesity and nutrition-related chronic diseases are skyrocketing and costing taxpayers a bundle'

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Students design new food products for Food Fight
March 29, 2017 —
Unique food product development competition gives students a chance to pitch their creations

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Food sensory study taste tests foods with lentils and peas
March 24, 2017 —
Volunteers still needed for taste acceptability study

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
March is Nutrition Month
February 27, 2017 —
This year’s theme is “Take the Fight out of Food!” - Join in the many activities planned!

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Take the fight out of food stress
February 24, 2017 —
Join us Thursday, March 16 for an interactive session on improving your relationship with food