How VR can help us eat better
Penn State researchers Travis Masterson, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, and his graduate student, John Long, are using virtual reality technology to help people eat better.
Trainees share spotlight during keynote address
Nutritional Sciences trainees Nicole Skinner, Nick Neuwald, Paige Cunningham, and Daisuke Hayashi presented various topics at the 2023 ObesityWeek conference as part of Barbara Rolls’ presentation, “The Diet Wars: Can There Ever be a Winner?”
Congrats to HHD Faculty and Staff Award Winners
Nutritional Sciences' Jennifer Fleming received the College of Health and Human Development Alumni Society Excellence in Teaching Award, Kathleen Keller received the Evan G. and Helen G. Pattishall Outstanding Research Achievement Award and Christine Brennan received the Leadership in Outreach Award.
Research finds mixed-reality technology supports eating-behavior studies
Nutritional Sciences assistant professor and graduate student find that virtual reality headsets can be used in eating behavior studies to simulate real-world environments.
Research finds healthy alternative to saturated fats, sugar, and salt
A nutritional sciences associate professor's research finds that adding herbs and spices to a recipe can be a healthy alternative to excess saturated fats, sugar, and salt without compromising flavor.
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The Diet Assessment Center
The Diet Assessment Center
Explore how the department collects and analyzes dietary data to help researchers understand what, how, and when people are eating.
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Barbara Rolls has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Distinction by The Obesity Society. She is recognized for her research in ingestive behavior, public service, and mentorship throughout her career.
