Nutrition Talks

Nutrition Talks

Nutrition Talks

Are you interested in learning about the latest nutrition “hot” topics? If so, then you are in luck as we have some excellent Nutrition Talks planned for the upcoming semester! All Nutrition Talks are free for attendees and are presented by registered dietitians and/or students in the nutrition and dietetics program. 

Cost: Free to Employees! Dependents and Emeritus Staff please email EmployeeWellness@MissouriState.edu to attend. 

Sweet Lies and Bitter Truths: Sugar's Role in Cancer

Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Time: 5:15 - 6:15pm

Location: KMPT 426 (Formerly Professional Building)

Presenters: Daniela Novotny, DHSc, RDN, LD, CHES

Zoom Link: https://missouristate.zoom.us/j/92793671387

Summary: Does sugar cause cancer? Join us as we explore the complex relationship between the sugar in our diets and America’s second leading cause of death. We will unpack the science of how our diets impacts cancer development and progression. We will also overview eating patterns and styles that have been linked to lower cancer rates. 

 

Presenters: Undergraduate dietetics students Natalie Clayton, Megan Moss, Madeline Wiedmaier; Daniela Novotny, DHSc, RDN, LD, CHES

*Please contact Dr. Novotny with specific ingredient requests (i.e., vegetarian, gluten-free).

Register

Please register using My Learning Connection:

  • Login at My Missouri State.
  • Go to the “Learning and Development” card.
  • Choose “My Learning Connection”.
  • Once there, type Nutrition Talks into the search box at the upper right of the screen.
  • Follow the prompts to checkout and complete payment process

Questions

Please contact us by emailing EmployeeWellness@MissouriState.edu