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Late night snack? Research says make it cottage cheese

Published: November 1, 2018 | 3:35 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State University researchers. Associate Professor of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Michael Ormsbee and former FSU graduate student Samantha Leyh found that consuming 30 grams of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have […]

Breast cancer survivors can improve muscle mass from strength training

Published: October 23, 2018 | 3:01 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Exercise physiology professor Lynn Panton published the original article in The Conversation; Panton’s research was later featured in The Washington Post and Tallahassee Democrat. Breast cancer research has resulted in treatment that has greatly improved survival rates. As a result, there are 3.1 million breast cancer survivors alive in the United States today. The five-year survival rate is […]

Two NFES students honored at Golden Torch Awards

Published: September 24, 2018 | 11:00 am | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

The FSU Athletics Department, in conjunction with Seminole Boosters, held its 28th annual “Golden Torch Gala & Awards” at the Dunlap Champions Club to recognize the academic success of student athletes. The ACC Honor Roll student athletes, as well as the individuals with the highest GPA on their respective teams, and the men’s & women’s […]

FSU researcher finds Earth-like gravity may solve astronaut vision ailment

Published: September 20, 2018 | 10:30 am | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

A Florida State University scientist may have discovered a partial antidote to a problem facing many astronauts — vision changes that occur as a result of space flight. Michael Delp, dean of the FSU College of Human Sciences, and his colleagues studied mice on the International Space Station. They found that blood vessels important for […]

Dean makes list of FSU’s “10 Administrators You Have to Meet”

Published: August 30, 2018 | 4:41 pm | Posted in: Human Development and Family Science, Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Dean and professor, Michael Delp, was recently included on a list by College Magazine as one of “10 Administrators You Have to Meet at FSU”. The list begins with a brief statement, “From organization leaders who work extremely closely with students to top researchers that elevate the university from afar, Florida State boasts nationally and world-renowned […]

Student & Alumni Spotlight

Published: May 31, 2018 | 3:21 pm | Posted in: Human Development and Family Science, Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Current and former students are doing amazing things. From awards to careers, we’re proud to feature some of their accomplishments. Recent graduate Jamila Holcomb (Ph.D., ’17) was selected as the 2018 recipient of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Dissertation Award. Jamila will be honored during the AAMFT Annual Conference in Louisville, KY on November […]

Meet Austin Wyant, Fulbright Scholar & Future M.D.

Published: April 30, 2018 | 4:09 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Austin Wyant will graduate this week with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, but it’s only the beginning of his journey. Austin was recently selected as a finalist for a Fulbright, one of the most competitive awards that a college student can earn. The next few years are already laid out for Austin. His Fulbright […]

Athletic Training professor in FSU Top 10 “Most Helpful”

Published: March 29, 2018 | 3:08 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

A top-10 list of FSU’s “most helpful” professors included athletic training professor, Michele Garber. Curated by students, individuals were selected through recommendations made by students and advisors. “Talking about the theory behind motion in athletic activity can be complicated, but she was very thorough and excellent at breaking down concepts in a way that could […]

FSU researchers: Dancers need more calories, protein

Published: November 29, 2017 | 2:06 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

Dancers are known for their svelte figures, but they often aren’t making the right dietary choices to fuel their bodies for long, intense performances, Florida State University researchers found in a new study. “It is fairly well recognized that dancers often have peculiar eating habits, and they do this in an effort to have the […]

NFES graduate student gets world-class experience

Published: August 21, 2017 | 3:57 pm | Posted in: Nutrition and Integrative Physiology

The Australian Institute of Sport is recognized worldwide for developing elite athletes, largely due to their research and innovation in sports science. So when graduate student Sam Leyh received an opportunity to work with the distinguished AIS, her choice was clear. Leyh arrived at the Institute in mid-April, literally just weeks after learning she was offered […]

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