Human Nutritional Sciences News Archive

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
University teams with Opaskwayak Cree Nation, international partners on smart farm research
September 29, 2016 —
Community, research, government and industry partners will work together on research and development of a “smart vertical farm”.

Op-ed: Is a new tax the answer to our sweet problem?
September 29, 2016 —
A sugar-sweetened beverage tax alone would likely do little to improve population health outcomes if it fails to change behaviour among low socio-economic populations

A showcase of U of M health, leisure, & human performance research
May 10, 2016 —
Research Day 2016, an annual showcase of University of Manitoba health, leisure, and human performance research, takes place all day Wednesday, May 11.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Nutritional scientist tapped to lead research team
May 5, 2016 —
Dr. Carla Taylor has been appointed Team Leader of the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine

CANDID: Meet Karlee Dyck, 3MT winner
April 25, 2016 —
An award-wining lip-synching performer, a gifted classical pianist, a swing dancer and U of M's 2016 3MT winner

Breaking it Down
April 18, 2016 —
When Michael Eskin wants to make a point about his favourite subject, lectures, overhead projectors and handouts aren’t enough

Seven surprising results from shrinking sea ice and other research excellence
April 7, 2016 —
Recognizing outstanding research accomplishments

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Improving health outcomes of Manitobans
March 23, 2016 —
A study aimed at improving the health of middle-aged Manitobans kicks off this week.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Interprofessional Sessions Enrich Learning for Faculty of Health Sciences Students
March 11, 2016 —
A well-known fable tells about a group of blind men who encounter an elephant. One touches a leg and says it’s a pillar. Another feels the trunk and claims it’s a tree branch. Yet another grabs the tail and calls it a rope.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Nutrition Month: a journey to health
March 8, 2016 —
Did you know that March is Nutrition Month?