Taylor Thomas

Twenty years after George Mason’s own Cinderella story, sports dietitians Quinten Patterson and Allison McKay share their chalk-talk for fueling and recovery during the Big Dance.

Medical nutrition educator and registered dietitian Allison Miner explains the philosophy of ‘Health at Every Size’ and why weight loss shouldn’t be the ultimate determinant of health.

Lawrence Cheskin and Raedeh Basiri speak about eating too much ultra-processed foods, how food systems are affecting the climate, and why obesity is more than an individual challenge. They break down potential solutions to solving the public health crises of obesity and climate change.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Allison Miner, food systems expert, discusses key updates and the purpose of the accompanying visual representations.

New research from George Mason researcher Raedeh Basiri, a precision nutrition expert, identifies associations between dietary patterns, glycemic status, diabetes control, and sleep outcomes.

Research by George Mason digital technology expert Y. Alicia Hong and obesity expert Larry Cheskin, big data expert Hong Xue, and MS Health Informatics graduate Jo-Vivian Yu found that the eating environments of college students affect their food intake.

Cheskin, a George Mason Distinguished University Professor, has devoted his career to the research, treatment, and advocacy of obesity prevention and treatment.

Collaboration between George Mason and local counties help address opioid overdoses, substance use disorder, and behavioral health challenges.

Clinical nutrition researcher Raedeh Basiri studied the importance of choosing quality over quantity when it comes to sugar consumption and the potential benefits of daily mango consumption for those with prediabetes.

Jason Alexander and Theresa Davis join fellow public health industry leaders and innovators to guide the college in achieving its mission and acting in alignment with its values.