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CNPD Research News: October 2024

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Recent Research & Scholarship Activities Reported activities can also be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Reported as of October 1st, 2024. Congratulations! Dr. Nathaniel Johnson and N&D alum Madeline Comeau recently co-published an article in The Conversation: Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many […]

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Diet-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

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Editor’s note: On September 24, The Conversation published an article by Nathaniel Johnson, assistant professor of Nutrition & Dietetics at UND, and UND Nutrition & Dietetics alum and medical student Madeline Comeau, explaining how the nutrition knowledge gap in medical school impacts patient care and what can be done to fix it. The article is below and can be read […]

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Healthcare Simulation Week at UND

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The medical simulation teams at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) and College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) are celebrating Simulation in Healthcare Week 2024 Sept. 16-20. The largest and most active center of its kind in North Dakota, the SMHS Simulation Center is a hands-on simulation training facility for multidisciplinary […]

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CNPD Research News: August 2024

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Congratulations to these UND College of Nursing & Professional Discipline faculty on their Research & Scholarship Activities from mid-May to August All reported activities can be found on the CNPD Publication & Scholarly Work Website Eating too much super-sweetened cereal boosts risks of developing cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, N&D faculty Nathaniel Johnson writes in […]

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Worried about the health effects of the sugar in your breakfast cereal? Little has changed since the days of ‘Unfrosted,’ the Pop-Tarts movie

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  It’s not just about your breakfast, but also about the lasting impact on your health and the generations to come, writes UND’s Nathaniel Johnson in The Conversation. While Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, Amy Schumer and Hugh Grant got top billing, sweet breakfast foods from the 1960s are arguably the real stars of the recent […]

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Put me in, (wellness) Coach

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by Janelle Vonasek Republished from UND Today article I’m ready to change my ways, says UND Today writer who volunteers as practice client   Editor’s note: On its website, the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching says it has collaborated with the National Board of Medical Examiners since 2016 to provide a robust examination that […]

Nutrition & Dietetics Department News, Summer 2024

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Save the date for FNCE Conference Alumni Reception We are excited to have the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), running October 5-8th, so close to home this year. We plan to host a UND N&D alumni reception in Minneapolis as an opportunity to reconnect.  Save the date!   Date: Sunday, October 6, from 4:30-6:30 […]

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From Acrobat to Advocate: UND grad Innovates Nutrition Education Through Social Media

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For UND alum Tasha Cahill, changing children’s nutrition education means crafting captivating social media content. With a background in professional writing, early childhood education, and even aerial acrobatics, Tasha Cahill, a new UND Master of Nutrition Science graduate, brings a unique perspective to the field of nutrition. Her nutrition journey was sparked by a curiosity […]

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Journey to a Dream Job: Sydney Johnson, Dietitian

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Recent UND Master of Science in Nutrition alum Sydney Johnson has embarked on an exciting new chapter in her career, landing her dream job as a Renal Dietitian in Wichita, KS. Renal dietitians are registered dietitians (RDN) who specialize in nutritional needs and help monitor the diets of patients with chronic kidney disease. They work […]

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Health, wellness take spotlight at CNPD Research & Scholarship Day

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Presentations and awards highlight College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines’ annual research showcase The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines recently hosted its annual Research & Scholarship Day in the Memorial Union and online. Following last month’s visit by Shannon Zenk, director of the National Institute of Nursing Research, CNPD students had the chance to showcase how research […]