/nutrition/taxonomy/term/3/all en /nutrition/channels/news/effects-ultra-processed-foods-comments-michele-iskandar-and-stephanie-chevalier-362138 <p>In a recent article, <em>La Presse </em>addressed the question of whether ultra-processed foods increase cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and allergies in children.</p> <p>Studies exist, Michèle Iskandar, Research Associate at ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù's School of Human Nutrition told <em>La Presse</em>—but they are preliminary.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:09:43 +0000 admin 13921 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-55-million-cfi-funding-359755 <p>Twenty ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.  </p> <p>These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.  </p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:55:28 +0000 admin 13924 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/are-canadian-froot-loops-healthier-those-us-comments-prof-stephanie-chevalier-361378 <p>In <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sciences/2024-11-22/lu-vu-verifie/les-froot-loops-d-ici-sont-ils-meilleurs-que-ceux-des-etats-unis.php">a new article, <em>La Presse </em>investigates claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</a>, Donald Trump's Secretary of Health nominee, that Froot Loops sold in Canada have far less ingredients than their American counterparts. </p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:33:37 +0000 admin 13923 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/school-human-nutrition-professor-treena-delormier-awarded-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal-362393 <p>Nineteen members of the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù community, including President Deep Saini, have been awarded the <a href="https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/canadian-honours/directory-honours/commemorative-medals/king-charles-iii-coronation-medal">King Charles III Coronation Medal</a>. The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.</p> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:01:32 +0000 admin 13919 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/sunsetting-vanier-and-banting-programs-363532 <p>In alignment with the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/research-coordinating-committee/priorities/research-talent-for-a-knowledge-based-society/tri-agency-research-training-strategy.html">Tri-Agency Research Training Strategy</a> and as announced in <a href="https://www.budget.canada.ca/2024/home-accueil-en.html">Budget 2024</a>, the three federal granting agencies, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering and Research Council (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are working to offer a harmonized and streaml</p> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:30:19 +0000 admin 13916 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/mentorship-lunch-industry-perspectives-361811 <p>On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, HBHL hosted a Mentorship Lunch that brought together experienced industry professionals and over 40 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù graduate students, postdocs and postgrads over coffee and lunch at the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship. Mentors shared about their experience navigating the workforce and engaged in lively roundtable discussions with the mentees. Topics ranged from academia-industry collaborations and social innovation to technology transfer, medical affairs, scientific entrepreneurship and operational management.</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:10:16 +0000 admin 13917 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/macdonald-grad-studies-office-earns-silver-mcgills-sustainable-workplace-certification-program-362573 <p><i><small>From left to right: Academic Associate </small></i><small><i>Laura Wittebol, Graduate Program Coordinators Maude Bélanger, Erin Minnett, and Simone Clamann, and </i><em>Associate Dean (Graduate Education) Jean-Benoit Charron</em></small></p> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 18:11:20 +0000 admin 13915 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/info-session-introduction-mcgills-mentorship-network-platform-362838 <div><img src="https://se-images.campuslabs.ca/clink/images/b7d86836-92e8-4273-b37c-5fc8824d211027a702fd-c12f-4f7b-a818-feaa8573640e.png?preset=med-w" width="320" style="float:left; margin-right:15px; margin-bottom:15px" alt=" Introduction to ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’</body></html>" /></div> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:47:20 +0000 admin 13875 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/info-session-introduction-myfutures-volunteer-opportunities-board-363642 <p>Are you looking to recruit volunteers or share meaningful opportunities with ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù students? Join us for an interactive online session introducing myFuture’s <strong>Volunteer Opportunities Board</strong>!</p> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:22:25 +0000 admin 13889 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/nomination-period-macdonald-gold-key-awards-362783 <p><strong><big>Do you know a student with great Mac spirit?</big></strong></p> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:20:48 +0000 admin 13859 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-fascinating-world-birds-2025-edition-337011 <h3>Come explore the fascinating world of birds!</h3> Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:41:10 +0000 admin 13862 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-buzzing-world-pollinators-2025-edition-332911 <h2>Come celebrate National Pollinator Week!</h2> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:07:56 +0000 admin 13864 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/macdonald-campus-farm-wins-regional-award-milk-excellence-361453 <p>The Macdonald Campus Dairy Unit has been named best in the region in the 36th Agropur Club of Excellence for Milk Quality Awards, for the 10th time since 2008.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:00:24 +0000 admin 13852 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/how-mcgills-sustainability-projects-fund-improved-campus-life-over-past-15-years-359517 <p>Have you ever used one of ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s water-bottle <a href="/sustainability/ban-bottle-sp0179">refill stations</a>?</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:14 +0000 admin 13857 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/why-are-egg-yolks-different-colours-comments-macdonald-campus-farm-technician-louis-philippe-362784 <p>National Post published an article that cracking the case of egg yolk colours, from nutrition to taste, and how they came about in the first place.</p> <p>Unlike shell colour, which depends on the breed of chicken, the hue of an egg yolk is determined by the hen’s diet.</p> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:54:21 +0000 admin 13851 at /nutrition