School of Human Nutrition /macdonald/taxonomy/term/3138/all en 4 o' Clock Forum: Understanding the molecular oxygen paradox /macdonald/channels/event/4-o-clock-forum-understanding-molecular-oxygen-paradox-352531 <h2>Progress in Understanding the Molecular Oxygen Paradox: Defining how mitochondria generate hydrogen peroxide for cell signaling and the redox regulatory mechanisms used to control its production</h2> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:39:12 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1532871 at /macdonald Social environments are important determinants of nutritional risk among older-aged adults /macdonald/channels/news/social-environments-are-important-determinants-nutritional-risk-among-older-aged-adults-351628 <p>According to a new study published in <em><em>The Journal of Nutrition</em></em> by a team including Associate Professor <a href="/nutrition/staff/professors/daiva-e-nielsen">Daiva Nielsen</a> and other researchers from 69ÈÈÊÓƵ's School of Human Nutrition, a supportive social environment may protect against nutritional risk among middle and older-aged adults.</p> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:52:37 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1510988 at /macdonald 69ÈÈÊÓƵ School of Human Nutrition Postdoc Didier Brassard Awarded Prix Relève Étoile du FRQS /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-school-human-nutrition-postdoc-didier-brassard-awarded-prix-releve-etoile-du-frqs-349440 <p>Didier Brassard, a postdoctoral candidate at 69ÈÈÊÓƵ's School of Human Nutrition supervised by Associate Professor <a href="/nutrition/staff/professors/stephanie-chevalier">Stéphanie Chevalier</a>, has been awarded the Prix Relève Étoile du Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) for July 2023. This important and competitive recognition of a publication in the health domain is awarded only once per month across the province.</p> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:18:24 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1370998 at /macdonald 69ÈÈÊÓƵ launches new partnership with the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-launches-new-partnership-un-international-fund-agricultural-development-349204 <p>On May 31, 2023, 69ÈÈÊÓƵ’s <a href="/globalfoodsecurity/">Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS)</a> and SOCODEVI, in collaboration with the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), held an event showcasing concrete actions to strengthen sustainable agriculture, improve the living conditions of smallholder farmers and increase the resilience of agri-food systems. This event also launched a new collaboration between IFAD and 69ÈÈÊÓƵ IGFS, including an internship program and IFAD student group.</p> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:19:22 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1369750 at /macdonald Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security awards four scholarships /macdonald/channels/news/maple-leaf-centre-food-security-awards-four-scholarships-348932 <p>Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security have announced the four recipients of the 2023/24 Maple Leaf Board Scholarships in Food Insecurity. Recipients, including Masters candidate Shannon Udy from 69ÈÈÊÓƵ's School of Human Nutrition, will receive a $15,000 scholarship to support their research.</p> <p>Udy’s research, supervised by Dr. Treena Wasonti:io Delormier, will help design a participatory process to food security planning in Kahnawà:ke, a Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community.</p> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:42:26 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1367976 at /macdonald How Canadians' lifestyle behaviours changed during the COVID-19 pandemic /macdonald/channels/news/how-canadians-lifestyle-behaviours-changed-during-covid-19-pandemic-348906 <p>Sixty per cent of roughly 1,600 Canadians who took part in a new study from 69ÈÈÊÓƵ's School of Human Nutrition say their lifestyle habits either stayed the same or improved during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the flip side, 40% of participants say they adopted less healthy lifestyle habits, including worsened eating habits, sleep quality, decreased physical activity and weight gain.</p> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:24:53 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1367947 at /macdonald Professor Ryan Mailloux appointed Director of the School of Human Nutrition /macdonald/channels/news/professor-ryan-mailloux-appointed-director-school-human-nutrition-348641 <p>Professor<a href="/nutrition/staff/professors/ryan-mailloux-director"> Ryan Mailloux</a> has been appointed Director of the School of Human Nutrition (SHN) effective from June 1, 2023, for a five-year term.</p> <p>Dr. Mailloux earned his Ph.D. in Biomolecular Sciences from Laurentian University in 2007. He joined 69ÈÈÊÓƵ in 2019, previously serving as an Assistant Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland.</p> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:10:05 +0000 katherine.maclean@mcgill.ca 1364672 at /macdonald Nutrition professionals should promote buying local study finds /macdonald/channels/news/nutrition-professionals-should-promote-buying-local-study-finds-345604 <p>According to a <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.researchgate.net%2Fpublication%2F364811680_Food_values_food_purchasing_and_eating-related_outcomes_among_a_sample_of_Quebec_adults_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic&data=05%7C01%7Cvalerie.mcleod%40mcgill.ca%7C6d875d65aa47402a310d08daff0d7a4c%7Ccd31967152e74a68afa9fcf8f89f09ea%7C0%7C0%7C638102731594581467%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XpfmvYwX3U4RWF9XeV69Jnj5x00Fas64h4FcoFh18ks%3D&reserved=0">study</a> by a tea</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:22:33 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1164956 at /macdonald Hugues Plourde named Fellow of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec /macdonald/channels/news/hugues-plourde-named-fellow-ordre-des-dietetistes-nutritionnistes-du-quebec-343967 <p><a href="/nutrition/staff/professional/hugues-plourde">Hugues Plourde</a>, Ph.D., FDt.P., a Senior Faculty Lecturer in the School of Human Nutrition and Clinical Coordinator, Professional Practice (Stage) in Dietetics, has been named a Fellow of the ODNQ - the most prestigious award given by the Order - for his exceptional contributions to the profession.</p> <p>Congrats Hugues!</p> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:41:11 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 1064463 at /macdonald Potato milk: a growing trend /macdonald/channels/news/potato-milk-growing-trend-338076 <p>In the midst of the pandemic, in 2020, the plant-based drink industry saw nearly 20% growth, and is estimated to be worth about $350 million, according to data provided by Plant-Based Foods of Canada. One of the latest plant-based drink source is potatoes, which, according to</p> <p>Dr. Michèle Iskandar, Research Associate at 69ÈÈÊÓƵ’s School of Human Nutrition, can be healthy alternatives.</p> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:13:25 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 899042 at /macdonald Cultural Diversity in Dietetics Panel Discussion /macdonald/channels/event/cultural-diversity-dietetics-panel-discussion-333584 <h3>Dietetics & Human Nutrition Undergraduate Society (DHNUS) is very excited to announce 69ÈÈÊÓƵ’s Cultural Diversity in Dietetics Event</h3> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 19:47:06 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 621378 at /macdonald Survey says: Canadians asking for better food systems and food sparked by COVID-19 access /macdonald/channels/news/survey-says-canadians-asking-better-food-systems-and-food-sparked-covid-19-access-327247 <p><em>Inter-provincial survey gauges how Canadians have accessed food during the pandemic and their perceptions of food systems</em></p> <p>Shopping anxiety, higher food prices and individual income limitations are some of the factors making access to food challenging for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests.</p> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:42:32 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 296016 at /macdonald