March 17, 2023A new study by Allison McKay, RDN, department manager for the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, found elevated insulin, hemoglobin A1C, triglycerides, and other abnormal cardiometabolic biomarkers among very young Latino youth.
August 31, 2022Mason’s new Master of Nutrition dietetics concentration, commencing in fall 2022, will prepare Registered Dietitians to protect the public, remain competitive, and increase recognition of the field.
August 15, 2022Department of Nutrition and Food Studies opens clinic with expansion plans to include student practice with the dietitian program.
August 8, 2022Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Food Studies Raedeh Basiri was featured as the RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) Spotlight and discussed the importance of nutrition to public health.
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August 3, 2022
Raedeh Basiri’s new clinical trial seeks to answer whether personalized nutrition intervention can be effective in lowering blood sugar (and thereby help to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and related cardiovascular diseases) in people with prediabetes.
May 24, 2022The 2021-22 academic year reflects the College’s strong, positive trajectory of continued growth and notable milestones. For the past five years, the College has seen significant progress in enrollment, degree offerings, philanthropy, and research funding and expenditures – thanks to the hard work of all.
May 23, 2022The Degree Celebration on May 22 Returned to EagleBank Arena. Congratulations, Class of 2022.
May 19, 2022Healthy aging is more important than ever in the U.S. as everyone in the Baby Boomer generation nears retirement age.
May 16, 2022New concentration will matriculate students in fall 2022 and provide skills to become a Registered Dietitian
May 12, 2022George Mason University is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa J. Perry, Sc.D., MHS as the next Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Dean-designate Perry will join the Mason community on August 1, 2022.