At the beginning of each semester, we welcome the new faculty members who have joined us. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri is proud to introduce 12 new faculty members this fall who are ready to immerse themselves in our core areas of teaching, research and Extension. Each of them brings a wealth…
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Q&A with Jill Kanaley
Kanaley is the interim program chair of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I am a professor and Interim Chair of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology which is now part of the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. My job responsibilities are not just administrative and being chair of the department, but I also do research on the…
As Heard on Insight: ’Tis the Season to Snack
Pair of protein researchers offer simple tips to avoid overeating during the holidays
Did you miss the first airing of the second installment of our new Insight series? LISTEN NOW to the program or to the extended version of the interview. Just as the holiday season comes around every year, so does the same dilemma: How to enjoy food with family and friends while still not packing on extra pounds from indulging in a…
Brain Food
Eating breakfast increases chemical that regulates cravings
Want to lose weight? Dig into a great breakfast.
More Breakfast, Less Overeating
Science now supports what your mom said about meal skipping in the morning
Mom always told you to eat a good breakfast. Now there’s research proof from the University of Missouri that that teens who eat a healthy breakfast, particularly one rich in protein, can curb their appetite and prevent overeating later in the day. This could make breakfast a successful dietary strategy to help regulate food intake.