News tagged with: dietetics
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Finding ways to fix the UK’s food system
University of Plymouth news: Our research features extensively in evidence developed through a UK-wide project aimed at making the nation’s food healthier, fairer and greener
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First evidence that plastic nanoparticles can accumulate in the edible parts of vegetables
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have led a first-of-its-kind study which shows how tiny plastic particles can enter vegetables through their roots and accumulate in the parts we eat
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From the Navy to nutrition
University of Plymouth news: From the Navy to nutrition. After a career in the Royal Navy, Hanaa Metcalfe chose to study Dietetics at the University of Plymouth.
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Students who changed paths are recognised in national awards
University of Plymouth news: Hanaa Metcalfe and Elena Brake and are shortlisted for a prize after bravely changing careers.
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Study explores whether dietary supplement could provide first effective treatment for cirrhosis
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading the BOOST trial, which will assess whether the HMB supplement can benefit some of the 60,000 people living with the liver condition in the UK
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Festive fruit and veg more accessible thanks to local project
University of Plymouth news: A project to help local people access fruit and veg more easily for their Christmas dinners and beyond has been hailed a success.
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£2.78m study to explore nutrition in older care home residents
University of Plymouth news: £2.78m study to explore nutrition in older care home residents. New research is exploring whether oral nutritional supplements (ONS) meet the nutritional needs of older people in care homes, compared with a fortified diet.
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How allied health professionals excel in lifesaving care
University of Plymouth news: How allied health professionals excel in lifesaving care. On Allied Health Professionals' (AHPs) Day, experts outline the impact they have in critical care.
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The research method that’s helping to transform the food system
University of Plymouth news: The new Synergy toolkit highlights examples of ‘co-production’ and how it can help to tackle the problems behind where and how we access food.
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Eat, drink and be happy – new diet and nutrition guidance for older adults
The University of Plymouth has led an evidence review that underpins new guidance for older adults, recently published by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the review explored the most up-to-date evidence for six key themes relating to over-65s.
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Highlighting how creative collaborations can raise awareness of social issues
University of Plymouth news: New research focuses on a short film – Food: On the Margins in Plymouth – produced by the University and Fotonow CIC to highlight the challenges facing vulnerable members of society as a result of food poverty
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It's not just vehicles and factories - what we eat can pollute the environment
University of Plymouth news - It's not just vehicles and factories - what we eat can pollute the environment