Food and Nutrition

September 12 2007
Villalobos Begins New Appointment with Department of Nutrition and Food Science 
COLLEGE STATION – After spending her educational and professional careers in the four corners of the country, Dr. Alice Villalobos has settled in Bryan/College Station. Villalobos said she is looking forward to beginning her new position as assistant professor in the department of nutrition and food sciences. Her husband, Dr. Michel Massett, will be an assistant professor with the department of health and kinesiology.

April 17, 2007
Researcher Focuses on Pros, Cons of Antioxidants from Fruits and Vegetables 
COLLEGE STATION – Nutrition: It's not just the four basic food groups any more.

December 08, 2006
Eat Your Vegetables! Parents Can Encourage Healthier Eating in Their Children 
COLLEGE STATION – Ask a child what his or her favorite foods are, and chances are vegetables and fruits won't be on the list.

November 21, 2006
Extension in Guadalupe County Fills New Part Time Nutrition Education Position 
SEGUIN – Rosa Chamniss is the new part-time nutrition education assistant for Texas Cooperative Extension's Better Living for Texans program in Guadalupe County. She began her duties on Nov. 15.

October 17, 2006
The Salt of the Earth ... or Too Much Sodium? 
COLLEGE STATION – A little bit of salt seasons the pot but too much can be bad for your health, said Dr. Sharon Robinson, Texas Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist.

October 16, 2006
A Portion or a Serving: What’s on Your Plate? 
COLLEGE STATION – If you are what you eat, then you may be turning yourself into too much of a good thing. That's because portions are often larger than they need to be, said a Texas Cooperative Extension expert.

October 05, 2006
Web Site Information Helps Reduce Cases of Foodborne Illness 
COLLEGE STATION – After the recent nationwide outbreak of foodborne illness linked to spinach contaminated with E. coli, consumers might concerned about buying and eating fresh produce. But that shouldn't be the case, said Dr. Suresh D. Pillai, professor of food safety and environmental microbiology at Texas A&M University.

September 01, 2006
Research Focuses on Improving Taste of Meat Products 
COLLEGE STATION – The question isn't that old commercial's ‘Where's the beef?' said recent Texas A&M University graduate Susan Patricia Hemphill. Instead, the question for today's meat industry is how to provide consumers with higher-quality products with extended shelf-life.

August 25, 2006
Researcher: Food Safety Could Be Enhanced Through ‘Smart Packaging’ 
COLLEGE STATION – Research into one way to reduce foodborne illnesses has earned a doctorate degree in food science and technology for a Texas A&M University researcher.

August 18, 2006
Vega’s Research Focuses on Preventing Foodborne Illnesses 
COLLEGE STATION – Fruits and vegetables can play a vital role in maintaining health. Unfortunately they can also play a part in some uncomfortable illnesses, said a recent doctoral graduate from Texas A&M University.

August 10, 2006
Study Finds Parental Time to be Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity 
COLLEGE STATION – The fight against obesity in children just got a new weapon, thanks to a multi-year study by researchers from Texas A&M University.

June 29, 2006
Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe? 
COLLEGE STATION – To sweeten or not to sweeten – for those contemplating limiting their sugar intake, that is the real question.

May 11, 2006
Nutrition Program to Focus on Healthy Home Eating Habits 
HOUSTON—Teaching parents how to teach their children healthy eating habits at home is the focus of a new curriculum of the Expanded Nutrition Program of Texas Cooperative Extension.

February 22, 2006
Healthful Eating Habits Should Start Early 
COLLEGE STATION – Healthful eating habits should start early in life, said Dr. Sharon Robinson, Texas Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist.

November 01, 2005
For Less Memorable Holidays, Help Prevent Foodborne Illness 
COLLEGE STATION – The holiday season must be coming – gift catalogues are beginning to arrive in the mail.

October 28, 2005
Texas A&M Regents Weigh in Favorably on Concept of Obesity Center 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents exercised voting privileges today on a heavy issue – national obesity – and agreed to the concept of a center aimed at research to trim the problem.

October 14, 2005
Researcher Gets to Teach Nutrition Science in Front of Camera 
COLLEGE STATION – At Texas A&M University, Dr. Joanne R. Lupton fills many positions. A regents professor and nutrition researcher with joint appointments from Texas A&M and Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, she is a University Faculty Fellow and holder of the William W. Allen Endowed Chair in nutrition with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M.

October 05, 2005
Getting Good Nutrition When The Power Is Out 
COLLEGE STATION – Even though some hurricane-ravaged parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama may be short on power for quite a while, people in these circumstances can still get adequate nutrition.

September 20, 2005
Former Student Establishes Scholarship 
COLLEGE STATION – When Karen Gremminger was a little girl, she dreamed of becoming a veterinarian.

September 09, 2005
New Department Unveiled at Texas A&M University 
COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University is known for its long-standing traditions. But that doesn't mean nothing new ever happens.

August 03, 2005
Enjoy the Tastes of Summer Without Worries of Foodborne Illness 
COLLEGE STATION – Peaches, plums, apricots, cherries, berries and melons in various sizes, shapes and colors: The summer heat may be scorching, but the produce of the season can make it worthwhile.

July 29, 2005
Nutrition Marketing, Technology Key to Pecan Industry Growth 
UVALDE – Health-conscious consumers and advances in technology have put the Texas pecan industry in an enviable position, according to Texas Cooperative Extension experts.

June 16, 2005
Astronauts’ Space Diet May Provide Protection from Radiation 
COLLEGE STATION – An apple a day, by itself, probably won't keep the doctor away. But if the apple is part of a diet loaded with pectin fiber from fruits and vegetables, and omega-3-rich fish oils, it might go a long way toward keeping colon cancer away.

June 02, 2005
Researcher Studies Ways to Put More Protein ‘Bang’ in Beverages 
COLLEGE STATION – Even before she officially earned her doctorate last month from Texas A&M University, Gabriela Perez-Hernandez's research was causing a stir.

May 10, 2005
Citrus May Hold Key to Colon Cancer Prevention, Researchers Say 
COLLEGE STATION – Can grapefruit stop a killer?

May 10, 2005
Research Investigates Link Between Nutrition and Colon Cancer Prevention 
COLLEGE STATION – Fish and fruit may not sound like a tasty menu combination, but for some Texas A&M University researchers it's the best thing since sliced bread.

May 06, 2005
Researcher Finds Social Support is Ingredient in Good Nutrition 
COLLEGE STATION – You are what you eat?

February 25, 2005
Beathard Wins Texas Dietetic Association Award 
COLLEGE STATION – Ask Karen Beathard what's the best part of her job, and she'll say it's working with the students.

February 03, 2005
Forget Waltzing ... Walk Across Texas Instead 
COLLEGE STATION – Tired of burning gas and wearing out tires? Try burning calories and wearing out walking shoes instead.

September 28, 2004
New Department Of Nutrition And Food Science Approved 
COLLEGE STATION – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved the new department of nutrition and food science at Texas A&M University.

September 07, 2004
Soaring Obesity Rates Could Be Costly 
SAN ANTONIO -- One called it a perfect storm. Another said it was a train wreck. Rising obesity rates will push Texas and the nation to physical and financial disaster unless people change their behaviors, according to speakers at the recent Texas Produce Convention in San Antonio.

August 31, 2004
Celebrate National Rice Month In September 
BEAUMONT - Why not make a rice recipe for your family tonight in honor of America's 15,000 rice farmers?

June 07, 2004
Fresh Fruits: Enjoy The Flavor Of Summer 
COLLEGE STATION – Summer may sound like Fourth of July fireworks and baseball games, but it tastes like fresh produce.

May 19, 2004
Food Manager Certification Training In Amarillo, June 16-17 
AMARILLO – Texas Cooperative Extension of Potter, Randall and Armstrong counties will offer a two-day food manager certification training course called "Food Safety: It's Our Business" on June 16 and 17. The event will be at the Extension Office and Kimble 4-H Center, 3301 E. 10th in Amarillo.

May 06, 2004
Food Safety: Right In Your Own Backyard 
COLLEGE STATION – Meat sizzling on an outdoor grill: Nothing ushers in summer quite like that aroma drifting through the neighborhood.

May 06, 2004
Center For Food Safety Collaborates On Book 
COLLEGE STATION – Researchers at Texas A&M University's Center for Food Safety have helped to write a book on food safety, "Preharvest and Postharvest Food Safety: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions."

April 27, 2004
Eat Wiser, More Healthful When Dining Out 
COLLEGE STATION – Too many meals eaten away from home – in particular, those super-sized ones at fast food places – have been linked to the country's growing waistline, said Dr. Jenna Anding, Texas Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist.

February 23, 2004
Parents Teach Children Healthy Living Habits 
COLLEGE STATION – Your children are watching you. Your actions are speaking to them louder than your words ever will, said Dr. Steve Green, Texas Cooperative Extension child development specialist. And when it comes to developing healthy habits, parents influence their children more than anyone else.

February 19, 2004
Houston Livestock Show To Host Beef Safety Meeting 
HOUSTON – As part of Commercial Cattlemen's Appreciation Days, the Houston Livestock Show is hosting "Beef Safety and the American Cattleman,"a town hall meeting scheduled for March 6 at Reliant Arena.

February 18, 2004
Children’s Nutrition Expo Coming To Houston’s Children’s Museum 
HOUSTON – In celebration of National Nutrition Month, four volunteer organizations will present the free Children's Nutrition Expo, on Feb. 28 at Houston's Children's Museum, 1500 Binz.

February 09, 2004
Medicinal Herbs: Take With Grain Of Salt 
WACO – When it comes to herbal remedies, a spoonful of information may help the medicine go down – or not.

January 28, 2004
Digesting Nutrition Information: You Are What You Read? 
COLLEGE STATION – Nutrition is a hot topic in the news these days. What with daily mega-doses of information on trendy diets, nutritional scares and the latest on dietary good, bad and ugly, it's no wonder consumers are confused.

December 29, 2003
Texas A&M Offers Sensory Science Workshop 
COLLEGE STATION - Putting a little more science into retailers' food selection was the focus of a recent sensory science seminar sponsored by Texas Cooperative Extension and led by Texas A&M University meat sciences researcher Dr. Rhonda Miller.

December 10, 2003
Ethnic Foods Can Be Tasty Part Of Diabetic Diet 
COLLEGE STATION – According to 2002 figures from the American Diabetes Association, 18.2 million Americans, or 6.3 percent of the total population, have diabetes. Millions of these people with diabetes are African-Americans, Latino-Americans and Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

December 05, 2003
Don’t Let Foodborne ‘bug’ Spoil Holiday Festivities 
COLLEGE STATION – Unexpected guests can ruin holiday festivities – especially when those "guests" are preventable foodborne illnesses. Good food safety practices, from storage to cleanup, are the best way to keep these ‘bugs' at bay, said Dr. Peggy Van Laanen, Texas Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist.

October 10, 2003
Celebrity Chefs To Demonstrate Fast But Healthy Meal Preparation Oct. 14 
HOUSTON -- One common issue for dieters is that they want to eat healthy, but learning how to prepare quick meals is often a challenge, since healthy eating calls for cooking methods that take longer, such as boiling, steaming, broiling and others.

October 10, 2003
Conquering Obesity Is Community Effort 
COLLEGE STATION – Like the weather, the topic of overweight in children is a hot topic of conversation these days.

October 06, 2003
World Food Day To Be Celebrated Oct. 16 
COLLEGE STATION – Each year on Oct. 16, scientists and other interested people from more than 150 countries join together to mark World Food Day.

September 19, 2003
Changes To The Food Guide Pyramid Planned 
COLLEGE STATION – The Food Guide Pyramid, originally released in 1992 and reassessed in 2000, may be undergoing changes again, and consumers have a chance to participate in the process. The updated Pyramid is expected to be issued in 2005.

May 13, 2003
You’re Never Too Old For Good Nutrition 
COLLEGE STATION – Good nutrition is vital for children's growth and development – parents know that to be well-documented common knowledge. But what many older adults seem to forget is: Good nutrition is vital for everyone, no matter what his or her age.

May 02, 2003
Diabetes In Children Is Growing Problem 
COLLEGE STATION – As if parents didn't have enough to worry about – concerns about the numbers of children developing type 2 diabetes are growing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

April 15, 2003
USDA Food Safety Mobile Coming To San Antonio April 19-27 
SAN ANTONIO -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be bringing a food safety message to San Antonio April 19-27 with its Food Safety Mobile, a 35-foot, recreational-style vehicle covered with a bold, eye-catching design and prominent food safety messages.

January 22, 2003
Texas Human Nutrition Conference Marks 30 Years 
COLLEGE STATION – "Nutritional Defenses Against a Common Enemy: Cancer" will be the theme of the 30th annual Texas Human Nutrition Conference, set for Feb. 7 at Texas A&M University.

December 05, 2002
Extension To Offer Foodservice Manager Certification Courses In Panhandle 
AMARILLO – New state rules require Texas restaurants to have certified food managers, and Texas Cooperative Extension is helping to provide such training in the Panhandle.

October 04, 2002
World Food Day Set For Oct. 16 
COLLEGE STATION – Hunger knows no boundaries. And even the technological advancements of the last 100 years have not been able to eliminate it.

September 24, 2002
Consumers And Food Irradiation: Who Decides? 
COLLEGE STATION - Finding a way to reduce the numbers of foodborne illnesses reported each year in the United States was the basis of Arsen Poghosyan's research for his master's thesis.

September 04, 2002
Irradiation Helps Preserve Foods 
COLLEGE STATION – Few scientific developments cause as much confusion as those which deal with food. Everybody has to eat, and nobody wants to worry about the safety of what they eat.

August 30, 2002
September Is National Food Safety Education Month 
COLLEGE STATION - Safe foods are vital to health. That's why each year, federal, state and local agencies and consumer organizations mark September as National Food Safety Education Month.

August 15, 2002
Extension Nutrition Agent Retires After 24 Years 
HOUSTON -- Organized. Effective. Respected. Dependable. Wonderful. Supportive. Vibrant.

August 06, 2002
Graduate Student's Research May Help Make Food Supply Safer 
COLLEGE STATION – In the future, the food supply may be safer thanks to research done this summer by at Texas A&M University graduate student Jeff Nutt.

June 28, 2002
Safe Grilling Can Prevent Foodborne Illnesses 
COLLEGE STATION – Now that summer cookout season is well under way, experts advise outdoor chefs to keep food safety in mind every time they fire up the grill. That way the growth of bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses will be prevented, and outdoor cookouts will cook up only pleasant memories.

June 24, 2002
Guava Trees Thriving At Weslaco Ag Research Center 
WESLACO -- A Weslaco scientist best known for his pioneering work in the production of orchids is conducting research into the possibility of commercially producing guava in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

June 19, 2002
Healthy Dessert: “Peaches And Phytochemicals” 
COLLEGE STATION – Peach cobbler. Peaches and cream. Peaches and antioxidants?

June 13, 2002
Researcher Studies Colon Cancer Prevention 
COLLEGE STATION – In the past few decades, a lot has been reported on the link between healthy lifestyle and dietary habits and the prevention of heart disease. What if the same link could be proven between healthy habits and the prevention of cancer?

June 12, 2002
Sebesta Wins Health Promotion Award 
WHARTON – Marilyn Sebesta, Texas Cooperative Extension family and consumer science agent in Wharton County, believes in community effort to help improve community health. So in February 2001, she offered a health program called "Smart Heart Food and Fitness Program" in both Wharton and El Campo.

June 4, 2002
Study Validates Dietary Assessment Method 
COLLEGE STATION - In order to know if an educational program is working the way it is designed to work, its results need to be tallied. And the tallying of those results is only as good as the assessment method used in the counting.

May 31, 2002
Research Provides Clues For Ending Vascular Problems In Diabetes Patients 
COLLEGE STATION -- According to a recent Texas A&M University study, scientists may be one step closer in preventing endothelial dysfunction, one of the leading causes in diabetic patient mortality.

May 13, 2002
Fresh Produce Also Healthy For Budget 
COLLEGE STATION – Eat your vegetables! This advice could come from mothers – or financial advisors.

May 02, 2002
Lecture Focuses On Food, Nutrition And Health 
COLLEGE STATION – In the 21st century, land-grant universities are exploring the link between food, nutrition and health, through a blending of the disciplines of food science and food nutrition. The result, said Dr. John W. Erdman Jr, nutrition research chairman for the department of food science and human nutrition at the University of Illinois-Urbana, is knowledge, growth and change.

February 07, 2036
Easter Eggs Brighten Season ... Safely 
COLLEGE STATION – Ask 10 people what the signs of spring are, and nine of them will include pastel-colored Easter eggs in the list. But why is Easter – the holiday that itself most symbolizes spring – celebrated with dyed eggs?

February 15, 2002
Canned, Frozen Vegetables Healthy Too 
COLLEGE STATION – Getting more healthy vegetables into your diet may be just a can opener away.

January 10, 2002
Have Your Cake And Eat It Too: Alter Recipes For Healthier Eating 
COLLEGE STATION – Now that 2002 has just begun, what better way to start off the new year than with a resolution to eat healthier.

December 20, 2001
Colon Cancer Prevention Goal Of Research 
COLLEGE STATION – What's the one thing every person in the world has in common? Growing older: No one is getting any younger.

October 23, 2001
Healthy Immune System Is Defense Against Illness 
COLLEGE STATION – With cases of anthrax in humans making the news, Americans are becoming more and more concerned about the possibilities of bioterrorism. And what has sometimes been called germ warfare – unleashing contagious diseases on the human population of a country – might be the most feared.

October 11, 2001
Food Safety Tips Make Tailgate Parties More Festive 
COLLEGE STATION – With the coming of fall weather and football games, tailgate parties are becoming more popular. "Tailgating" is a seasonal social activity full of good food, friends and fun.

September 25, 2001
National Food Safety Education Month: Food Questions Answered 
COLLEGE STATION – This is National Food Safety Education Month – what better time to get answers to some food safety questions. Dr. Peggy Van Laanen, Texas Cooperative Extension program leader in food and nutrition, and Britta Thompson, Extension associate in food and nutrition, provide the answers:

September 03, 2001
Refrigeration Helps Keep Foods Safe 
COLLEGE STATION – "Be cool!" is the theme of National Food Safety Education Month, celebrated in September this year.

August 14, 2001
Juice Not Always Beverage Of Choice 
COLLEGE STATION – Panicked parents of picky eaters think fruit juice is the answer to their nutritional prayers.

August 09, 2001
Mark Mclellan Tapped As President-Elect Of Food Technologists 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Mark R. McLellan, director of the Institute of Food Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, was recently chosen as president-elect of the Institute of Food Technologists. He takes office on Sept. 1, 2001 with a three year commitment as president-elect, president and past-president.

August 09, 2001
Butter Substitutes: New Way To Lower Cholesterol? 
COLLEGE STATION – Lowering levels of blood cholesterol may be No. 1 on many Americans' get-healthier lists.

August 06, 2001
Better Living For Texans Program Manager Named 
DALLAS – Teralyn Jackson was recently named the Dallas region's program manager for Better Living for Texans with the Texas Cooperative Extension.

July 11, 2001
Murano Nominated As Under Secretary For Food Safety 
COLLEGE STATION – Dr. Elsa Murano, professor of animal science and director for the Center for Food Safety at Texas A&M University, was nominated Tuesday by President Bush as Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Chocolate Lovers: Take Heart on Valentine'sDay 
- February 12 2001 -

Annual Tamu Nutrition Conference Scheduled
- January 19 2001 -

Dietz to Speak at Nutrition Conference
- January 18 2001 -

Good Nutrition Possible During Holidays
- December 12 2000 -

Nafs Annual Meeting Attracts Food Safety Experts
- November 30 2000 -

Scientists Charged with Helping to Prevent Food-Borne Illness
- February 10 2000 -

Carefully Plan Thanksgiving Feast
- November 19 1999 -

Extension Unveils New Food Safety Web Site
- November 11 1999 -

Bad Fads! Keys to Weight Loss Still Exercise And Balanced Diet
- November 08 1999 -

Practice Good Food Safety Habits When Eating Convenience Foods
- October 04 1999 -

Cost, Food Safety Important When Packing Lunch
- May 17 1999 -

Dallas Dairy Day June 5 Joins Samuell Farm Festival
- April 30 1999 -

30 Years of Better Health, Nutrition Celebrated in Texas
- April 01 1999 -

Food Labeling Law Has Made Impact on Americans' Diets
- March 23 1999 -

Fiber Important to Balanced Diet, Researcher Says
- March 12 1999 -

New Web Site Wired to Help Teens Who Don't 'Get' Milk
- December 01 1998 -

Thrills, Chills And Grills: Cancer Not the Greatest Threat
- July 08, 1998 -

Bottle vs. Faucet: 'Tap' Into Truth About Water
- May 11, 1998 -

Altering Recipes: Here's the Dish on Heart Healthy Cooking
- February 06, 1998 -

Snack Time Can be Fun Time-- Check Out These Recipes
- August 28, 1997 -

Ground Meat's Color No Longer Indicates Safety
- July 22, 1997 -

Studies Show Milk, Milk Fat May Reduce Risk of Some Cancers
- June 25, 1997 -

Texas Food Marketwatch: Supermarkets Get Fresh Peaches in May
- April 25, 1997 -

Texas Food Marketwatch: March Brings Good Deals on Easter Goodies
- February 24, 1997 -

Texas A&M Nutrition Professor Wins Award
- December 12, 1996

"Cactus on Your Ice Cream Sir?" Researchers Hope So
- Oct. 21, 1996 -

Texas Market Food Watch: Pumpkins Rolling in for October
- September 25, 1996 -

Extension Serves Up Food Protection Management Training
- September 1996 -

Aggies Strive to Eliminate Malnutrition in Mexican Children
- May 20, 1996 -

Osteoporosis Action Week Begins on Mother's Day
- May 1, 1996 -

Food, Not Supplements, Still Best Strategy to Improved Health
- April 17, 1996 -

Texas Food MarketWatch:
- April 9, 1996 -

Texas Food MarketWatch: Holiday Prices Will Keep Consumers Jolly
- November 21, 1995 -

Soul Food Recipes Can be Modified for Those with Diabetes
- October 25, 1995 -

Texas Food MarketWatch: Bargains to be Thankful for in November
- Oct. 25, 1995 -

Picking the Right Pumpkin Depends on How it Will be Used
- October 4, 1995 -

Pumpkins Good for More Than Just Pies, Breads
- October 4, 1995 -

Summit to Bridge Information Gap on Food Safety
- September 26, 1995 -

Texas Food MarketWatch: Fall Promotions Begin in October
- September 25, 1995 -

More Children Eat School Lunches But Still Skip Breakfast
- July 31, 1995 -

Americans Are Cutting Fat But Not Losing Weight
- May 1995 -

Texas Food MarketWatch: Meat Prices Keep Getting Better
- May 1995 -

Food Industry Training Division Established at Texas A&M
- April 5, 1995 -

Texas Food MarketWatch: Flood Effect on Crops Will Not Last Long
- March 22, 1995 -

Texas A&M Signs Agreement to Fight Malnutrition in Mexico
- February 22, 1995 -

National Drinking Water Week, May 7-13, Focuses on Safeguards

Drinking Fluids More Important for Seniors in Winter
- January 20, 1995 -

Texas Food MarketWatch: January Food Prices Reflect Bumper Crops
- December 19, 1994 -

Harmless Bacteria Could Dramatically Cut Salmonella Risks